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Illegal recruitment: Affected teachers not qualified, won’t be retained – Governor SulePublished
Governor Abdullahi Sule has declared that teachers recruited through the recently exposed illegal employment exercise in the state will not be retained, citing their lack of qualifications and the flawed recruitment process.
Speaking during the presentation of the investigative report on alleged illegal recruitment by the Teachers’ Service Commission, TSC, Governor Sule condemned the exercise as a “complete destruction”, stating that the hiring of over 3,000 teachers was carried out without proper planning or consideration for vacancies in rural schools.
“If we employ 3,000 teachers, there is no way any school in the rural areas would have only two or three teachers.
“We employ people because of vacancies that exist. You can’t go employing teachers without knowing where to post them,” the governor stated.
He stressed that education should be prioritized over politics, noting that a well-educated society depends on having competent teachers.
“The most important thing is not about politics but about the education of our own children. This is beyond politics.
“We are not going to build a society until we have a society of people who are educated. We cannot have a society of educated people unless we have the right teachers,” he added.
While assuring that those who had already been posted to schools would be paid their salaries, Governor Sule maintained that they would not be retained, as many of them lacked the necessary qualifications.
“If you posted 200 or 300 teachers to a school that requires only 40 teachers, you are really not helping the state.
“I’m not worried more about that than the fact that they are not qualified. They are not even qualified to be teachers,” he asserted.
The governor’s statement follows recent findings that recruitment slots were allegedly sold for between N500,000 and N700,000, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability.
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.
Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child
A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.
The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.
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