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Illegal recruitment: Affected teachers not qualified, won’t be retained – Governor SulePublished

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February 7, 2025

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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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Trailer crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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April 18, 2025

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Traffic was brought to a standstill on the outbound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning following a trailer accident near the Berger axis in Lagos State.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours, involved a lone trailer transporting a container that overturned and completely obstructed the outward-bound carriageway.

As of the time of filing this report, vehicular movement had been halted for over an hour, with the traffic gridlock extending from the Berger Bridge to the Old Toll Gate near 7Up.

The disruption has forced some motorists to drive against traffic on the inward-bound lane, further compounding the congestion.

Emergency response teams were yet to fully clear the obstruction and restore normal flow as of press time.

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NAF strikes several terrorists’ enclaves in Sambisa, Southern Tumbus

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April 17, 2025

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The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says its personnel, under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, on April 15, 2025, executed 2 highly successful air interdiction missions, targeting terrorist strongholds in Borno State’s Sambisa general area and the Southern Tumbuns.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.in a statement said the first strike occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram, a known stronghold of insurgents.

Intelligence reports, supported by surveillance footage, confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders in the area.

It said several structures, some equipped with solar panels, were identified as active terrorist hubs.

Nigerian Air Force assets carried out a precision strike on the location, eliminating several fighters and disabling key infrastructure.

A second precision strike followed at about 3:55pm in Arra, Sambisa. Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions had earlier detected clusters of terrorists, and real-time visuals confirmed the significant presence. Precision-guided munitions were employed, resulting in the effective destruction of targets and disruption of the group’s operational capabilities.

These back-to-back missions are part of a sustained air campaign designed to erode terrorist capabilities, dismantle leadership structures, and eliminate sanctuaries across Nigeria.

The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to ensuring that no location within the country offers safe haven to terrorists.

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STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RETURN TO NIGERIA

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April 17, 2025

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RETURN TO NIGERIA

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe.

His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.

The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.

His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.

The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership.

We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy

April 17, 2025