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Zamfara Governor Begins Plan to Hire 2,000 Teachers to Fix Education
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the recruitment of 2,000 teachers as part of his administration’s efforts to overhaul the education system in the state.
The announcement was made during an Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau, where the governor reaffirmed his commitment to delivering on campaign promises. His spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, explained in a statement that this decision aligns with the administration’s focus on improving education, which ranks as its second priority.
The recruitment will be carried out in phases to ensure the process is transparent and targets the most qualified candidates for critical roles. In the first phase, 500 teachers will be hired in the first quarter of the year, focusing on subjects such as English, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, ICT, and entrepreneurship studies.
This initiative is part of the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Program, a federal project designed to enhance education for girls and improve school infrastructure across Nigeria.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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