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Kano Government School In Deplorable Conditions As Thousands Of Children Learn In Unsafe Environment

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According to Monitng, the civic technology platform tracking public services, the only school in the area — Karfi Primary School — is in a deplorable state, despite the billions of naira allocated annually to the education sector in the state.

Thousands of children in Karfi community, Takai Local Government Area of Kano State, have been left without access to safe and functional learning facilities for more than 10 years, a civic group has revealed.

According to Monitng, the civic technology platform tracking public services, the only school in the area — Karfi Primary School — is in a deplorable state, despite the billions of naira allocated annually to the education sector in the state.

During a recent visit to the school, the group said it observed collapsing roofs, broken benches, leaking classrooms and unsafe conditions that force pupils to learn in an environment “unfit for human use.”

“We visited Karfi Primary School in Takai LGA, Kano State, and the condition of the facility is appalling,” Monitng stated.

“The roofs are decayed and collapsing, classrooms are dark, unventilated, and unsafe. Pupils are forced to learn in an environment unfit for human use yet this is the only school serving thousands of children in the Karfi community.”

“Despite the billions of Naira allocated annually to education in Kano State, schools like Karfi Primary remain in ruins. The reality on the ground reflects years of abandonment and failure to prioritise public education.”

“Kano State currently ranks highest in Nigeria for the number of out-of-school children 1.89m, according to The ICIR. In Karfi alone, over 10,000 children have been denied access to a safe, functional learning space for more than a decade.”

The group further noted that learning is often suspended entirely during rainfall, as pupils sit on broken furniture in poorly ventilated classrooms under leaking roofs.

“Children in this community sit on broken benches under leaking roofs, exposed to harsh weather and the constant risk of injury. On rainy days, classes are suspended completely. This is the reality of basic education for thousands of Nigerian children.”

Residents of Karfi have reportedly made repeated appeals to both state and federal representatives, but Monitng said no action has been taken so far.

“The people of Karfi have written repeatedly to both state and federal representatives calling for urgent intervention. Still, nothing has been done. Meanwhile, education budgets are filled with grand allocations that rarely translate to real impact at the grassroots.”

The group described the situation as a gross failure of leadership, calling for immediate intervention by the Kano State Government.

“This is a betrayal of public trust. The state and local governments must be held accountable and take immediate action to renovate and equip Karfi Primary School.”

“Education is the foundation of development. Every child regardless of location deserves safe, quality learning. Karfi cannot wait any longer.”

EXCLUSIVE!!!

Dear Governor @Kyusufabba,

We visited Karfi Primary School in Takai LGA, Kano State, and the condition of the facility is appalling.

The roofs are decayed and collapsing, classrooms are dark, unventilated, and unsafe. Pupils are forced to learn in an environment… pic.twitter.com/c3FfvYvGZc

— MonITNG (@monitng) July 21, 2025

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NANS Vows Action Against Sponsored Misinformation Targeting FUTO, Its Leadership

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has vowed to take urgent action against some persons it said are cooking up and sponsoring falsehood against the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and its leadership.

NANS took the position in a release signed by Comr. Olushola Oladoja, NANS President, and Comr. Nduka Chibueze (Paparazzi), NANS Director of Travel and Exchange, and made available to the media on Saturday.

“The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has observed with deep concern the activities of some unscrupulous and mischievous elements who appear to be acting in concert to tarnish the image and credibility of our institution, the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), and its leadership through the circulation of false, misleading and malicious information across various online platforms.

“These individuals, whose actions clearly suggest a calculated agenda driven by selfish interests and external influence, have continued to propagate unfounded claims capable of bringing the institution into disrepute and misleading members of the public.

“It is unfortunate that certain persons have chosen to allow themselves to be used as instruments of propaganda and destabilization against an institution that represents the collective pride and aspiration of thousands of students and alumni.

“We wish to state categorically that such coordinated attempts to blackmail, ridicule, or undermine the institution and its leadership will not be tolerated henceforth. The university’s integrity and reputation must not be sacrificed on the altar of personal interest, sponsored misinformation, or politically motivated attacks.

“The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) remains committed to protecting the image, unity, and values of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), and will continue to resist every desperate attempt aimed at causing disaffection within the institution, using every legitimate mechanism and arsenal within our disposition.

“We have activated the forces of Aluta to identify and expose the charlatans involved. Our aim is to deal with them in a manner that serves the overall interest of our institution. This should act as a deterrent to anyone whose actions are aimed at destroying the institutional reputation we all worked to build. Forewarned is forearmed,” NANS maintained.

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NYSC Official Arrested Over Female Corper’s D3ath After Abortion

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An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, has been arrested in connection with the de@th of a female corps member.

The corps member, Victoria Ariyo, serving under the Abeokuta South Local Government Area (LGA) of the NYSC, reportedly d!ed last Tuesday after undergoing abortion.

It was gathered that the corps member had terminated her pregnancy and d!ed from complications that followed the procedure.

Her remains were buried at Kobape Cemetery on Kobape-Sagamu Road in Abeokuta.

According to Daily Trust, Ariyo’s d3ath came barely a month after another female corps member, Adeleye Mary, d!ed in what has been described as mysterious circumstance.

Mary, who was serving under the same Abeokuta South LG, was attached to the Ogun State Television (OGTV) as her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA).

A source told the publication that both deceased corps members were friends.

“The first lady d!ed at her residence, which is not far from her PPA. They found her lifeless body in the apartment and, up till now, nobody can tell the cause of her d3ath,” the source said.

However, the second corps member who d!ed on Tuesday was said to have died from complications arising from an abortion procedure.

It was alleged that the NYSC official, who is the Local Government Inspector (LGI) for Abeokuta South, Abass Olalekan was culpable in the process leading to the corps member’s d3ath.

Sources told the publication that the LGI was allegedly involved in a romantic relationship with the deceased, which eventually led to pregnancy, and it was the termination that led to her d3ath.

“That is the fact in issue,” a police source who confirmed the NYSC official’s arrest told Daily Trust on Thursday.

The police source said the development raises questions about the legality of romancing “someone that should be in your care.”

Confirming Olalekan’s arrest, the source said, “He is in our custody at the command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.”

The police source, however, said there is no connection between the current incident and the one that occurred last month.

Spokesperson for the police in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed death of Ariyo and said that the investigation was ongoing.

However, he failed to respond to questions on the arrest of the LGI and the alleged involvement.

“I can confirm that the case of the demise of Victoria Ariyo is under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department,” Babaseyi said in a terse statement.

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Teacher Reportedly Suspended In Kebbi After Rejecting Ramadan Palliative

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A classroom teacher in Kebbi State, Abduljalal Usman, has reportedly been suspended for three months without salary after rejecting a Ramadan palliative reportedly distributed by the state government.

The teacher allegedly declined the offer of one mudu of maize and one mudu of millet and also criticized what he described as poor governance in the state.

According to claims circulating online, the action was taken under the administration of Nasir Idris, prompting criticism from some commentators who described the suspension as an attempt to silence dissent and punish a public worker for speaking out.

Critics argue that educators deserve better working conditions, fair compensation, and respect, rather than disciplinary action for expressing their views.

@Mallam_jabeer who shared the report, said …

“A classroom teacher in Kebbi, Abduljalal Usman has been suspended for 3 months without salary simply for rejecting one mudu of maize and one mudu of millet offered as Ramadan palliative from the government and for speaking out against the bad governance.

 

Under the leadership of
@NasiridrisKG
, the Kebbi State Government is now punishing teachers for refusing humiliation and for criticizing the weaponization of poverty.

This is bias, incompetence and total abuse of power.

 

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