Ondo Govt., Police Command Douse Tension Over Security Scare

June 3, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Government and Police Command have given update on the security situation in the State following a Wednesday early morning rush by parents and guardians to withdraw their children from school.

Report monitored in the State capital revealed that some parents rushed back to schools to pick their children following information that bandits have invaded Akure and combing schools.

A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, stated that “Ondo State Government has become aware of false reports circulating on social media and messaging platforms alleging an incident of kidnapping in a school within Akure metropolis.

“The Government categorically states that there is no record, report, or incident of kidnapping in any primary, secondary, or tertiary institution in Akure. All schools in the state capital are safe, open, and conducting academic activities without disruption.

“Security agencies, including the Police, Amotekun Corps, and DSS, have verified all school environments in Akure and confirmed normalcy.

“The Government, in collaboration with school authorities and parents, has maintained strict security protocols across all schools to ensure the safety of pupils and students at all times.

“We urge members of the public, especially parents and guardians, to disregard the fake news and refrain from sharing unverified information that is capable of causing panic and anxiety.

“The safety of our children and teachers remains a top priority for the Aiyedatiwa administration. We encourage anyone with genuine security concerns to report directly to the nearest police or Amotekun station/post.”

The Ondo State Police Command in its reaction, through a statement, dismissed the rumours urging residents to go about their normal duties.

Signed by the spokesman, Abayomi Jimoh, it reads: “The Command wishes to assure residents, particularly parents, students, school authorities and the general public, that there is no credible intelligence or reported incident indicating the presence or invasion of bandits in Akure.

“Comprehensive security assessments and intelligence gathering efforts conducted by the Command have not revealed any threat that should warrant panic or disruption of normal activities.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, urges parents and guardians not to be alarmed by unverified information capable of creating unnecessary fear and anxiety.

“Students are encouraged to continue their academic activities without apprehension, as adequate security measures have been put in place across the state to guarantee the safety of lives and property.

“The Command warns individuals against the deliberate spread of false information capable of causing public disorder, noting that anyone found responsible for disseminating misinformation intended to incite panic will be investigated and dealt with in accordance with the law.

“Residents are advised to remain vigilant and continue to cooperate with security agencies by reporting any suspicious activity through the nearest police station or established emergency channels.”

Babachir Lawal Doubles Down Against Atiku, Says North Needs Competent Candidate To Reclaim Presidency, Insists ADC Primary Election Rigged

Ayodele Oni

June 3, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SFG), and ex-North East Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Babachir Lawal, has insisted that there are documentary evidence to back his claim that results of the Presidential primary election was rigged in favour of Atiku Abubakar.

Lawal also reiterated his position that for now, he has effectively withdrawn from active partisan politics and was undecided about whom to support in the next presidential election.

“I have now retired from politics. I’m not canvassing for votes for anybody.

“I have one vote to myself that I keep to myself. I might even vote for Omoyele Sowore.”

Speaking during a national television interview on Tuesday, Lawal maintained that the outcome of the primary election did not reflect the actual votes cast in several locations, alleging that results were altered during collation.

“First of all, it was rigged,” Lawal said when asked about his claims.

The former SGF pointed out that he has documentary evidence showing discrepancies between results announced at local levels and those eventually submitted to the party’s national collation centre in Abuja.

“I have evidence. I have evidence from a primary, from a local government, for example, the results of the election returned was Hayatu-Deen had 20,000 votes, whereas Atiku Abubakar had 1,000 and something votes. But the result that ended up in Abuja was reversed, was inverted.”

Lawal further alleged that even officials involved in the collation process expressed concerns over how certain results were handled.

“The returning officer at the State was telling me when I complained, how come these results are not reflected on the result tally that you have?

He said, ‘How can we embarrass Atiku Abubakar in his home state?’ Can you imagine that?” he said, adding that the official’s responsibility should have been limited to transmitting results as received from the polling and collation centres.

Lawal claimed that the alleged manipulation extended beyond the presidential contest and affected other elective positions.

“I know, for example, one candidate who won the House of Representatives election in my state is not the name that was announced at the coalition centre.

“I know somebody from Adamawa, Yola North, Yola South constituency who won landslide. His name is not on that sheet that eventually got to Abuja.”

He also questioned delays in transmitting results from Adamawa State, alleging that the state’s returning officer held on to the documents for days before presenting them in Abuja.

“It took our own returning officer close to three days before the results were submitted in Abuja. What were they doing with the results?

“He left Yola on the same day that the result was to be collated, but he didn’t hand them over. By the time he handed them over, it was all childish, mutilated, manipulated results,” he pointed out.

The former ADC chieftain stressed that his opposition to the outcome was rooted in principle rather than personal preference for any candidate.

“If I think Atiku had won free and fair and square, I’ll kill myself supporting him, campaigning for him.

“This thing arises from my belief. It’s fundamental to me that if we want to fix Nigeria, we must first of all fix the political processes through which our leaders emerge.

“If the process of emergence is fraudulent, is defective, the chances of producing good leaders will not be there,” he said.

Lawal argued that internal democracy within political parties was essential to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic system.

“So it’s fundamental to me that internal democracy within political parties must be practised and strictly adhered to. So when you breach this, I don’t know what else I’ll be doing in politics.”

On the controversial statement in which Lawal described Atiku and some of his supporters using ethnic and religious terms that critics argued could inflame divisions, he affirmed that he would not withdraw the remarks, even if they were perceived as polarising.

“I will not,” he said.

The former SGF linked his position to what he described as years of discrimination experienced as a Christian from the Kilba ethnic group in Adamawa State.

“All my life, I’ve grown up facing discriminations, having to work more than any other person to prove my competence.

“I’ve had to work more than double to show somebody that I’m competent for the position I’m occupying,” he explained.

According to him, such experiences shaped his views on identity politics in Northern Nigeria.

“There are two categories of people. There are category one and category two. You and I are in category two.

“Those in category one think that they are entitled to having whatever they want at the time they want in the manner they want because they are in category one.”

Lawal also defended his earlier praise for defeated presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, describing him as the most qualified among the contenders.

“By all standards, the Nigeria that we want to bequeath to another leader today, of the three, no one comes close to Hayatu-Deen.

“A world-renowned economist, somebody who has distinguished himself in the corporate world, a man that is coming into politics with no baggage at all,” he said.

He argued that if northern politicians were seeking to reclaim the presidency, competence should be the overriding consideration.

“If we are going to do that as northerners, we should as well then do it with a competent person.

Pressed on whether he would support a possible alliance involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Lawal said he had yet to make a decision.

“I’m still waiting. At least I’ve made a choice so far. I eliminated APC. Now I’ve eliminated ADC. I’m waiting for other people to throw up their candidates.”

Adelabu’s Sister, Sons Kidnaped In Ibadan

Tosin Olatokunbo

June 3, 2026

Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister to former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons have been kidnapped in Ibadan, the Oyo state’s capital.

The former Minister is an All Progressives Congress, APC governorship aspirants in the state. The magazine could not confirm whether the abduction has any link to the political situation n the state or the riotous APC primary contest.

According to a statement issued by the Adelabu’s family on Wednesday, Mrs. John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were kidnapped by armed gunmen at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday while she was taking the children to school.

The family said the incident was immediately reported to relevant security and law enforcement agencies, which have since commenced investigations and rescue efforts.

Mrs. John-Paul, 43, is the youngest of five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu. The family disclosed that she recently retired after a career spanning the Central Bank of Nigeria and First Bank Pension Custodian and had relocated to Ibadan with her children while preparing to join her husband in the United States.

The statement said security agencies had swung into action and were working to secure the safe release of the victims and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.

Chief Adelabu and members of the family expressed deep concern over the incident but said they remained confident in the capacity of security operatives to rescue the victims safely.

The family appealed to the public to remain calm, avoid speculation and refrain from circulating unverified information that could undermine ongoing security operations.

They also called on anyone with useful information that could assist investigators to report such details through the appropriate channels.

The family pledged to continue cooperating with security agencies and said further updates would be provided as developments unfold.

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NGO Sues INEC Over ‘Amupitan’s X’ Account

Tosin Olatokunbo

June 3, 2026

The Foundation for Digital Justice, non-profit organisation, has filed a suit against against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its failure to release the details of the forensic cybersecurity expert commissioned to probe an X account allegedly linked to Joash Amupitan its Chairman.

The suit filed at the the federal high court in Lagos is seeking to compel INEC to release the identity of the cybersecurity experts contracted two months ago to unravel whether Amupitan is the owner of the account accused of making a partisan remark in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and President Bola Ahkedm Tinubu.

Amupitan had faced a public backlash after the account @joashamupitan made a positive response to a remark by APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel.

Not a few Nigerians had condemned the alleged remark by the INEC boss, calling for his registration or sack by President Tinubu, because, according to them, he’s suppose to be neutral as the nation’s chief election umpire.

Amupitan had denied a link to the X account following which the Commission claimed it commissioned an expert to probe whether the account indeed belong to the INEC chairman.

According to the Commission, the INEC boss has since been given a clean bill on the issue as the forensic expert discovered that Amupitan has no link to the account.

But the non-profit organisation said it wrote a letter, under the Freedom of Information, FOI to INEC to make public details of the forensic expert public, which the commission has so far failed to respond to.

According to the details if the suit filed in court, the organisation said INEC must be made to provide the information as part of its obligation under the law, that doing contrary negates Section 4 of the Freedom of Information Act 2011 and indeed Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution.

Part of the court documents: “The Respondent’s refusal to furnish the Applicant with the requested information in Exhibit FOLEGAL 2 (FOI letter) amounts to a gross violation of Section 4 of the Freedom of Information Act 2011 and indeed Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution.

“The Information sought by the Applicant is not exempted from disclosure under any provision of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011 (“FOI Act”), and the Respondent has no reason whatsoever to decline the Applicant’s request.

“As a result of the breach of the FOI Act, the Applicant is entitled to the reliefs sought in this Suit and such other reliefs this Honourable Court deems just and fair to make in the circumstances of this Application.

“Unless the Respondent is compelled and mandated by this Honourable Court to furnish the Applicant with the requested information, the Respondent would continue to abdicate its statutory duties and deny the Applicant of the requested information.

“It is in the interest of justice, our democracy and fairness to grant this Application and the Respondent will not be prejudiced thereby.”

Northern Group Condemns FG’s Focus On Oyo School Abduction

Tosin Olatokunbo

June 3, 2026

The Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development, ACI, has condemned the federal government’s focus on the abduction of school children in Ogbomoso, Oyo state while similar incident in Borno state has received no major attention.

According to the group, 42 children in Mussa community, Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, were kidnapped around the same period the students in Ogbomoso were kidnapped by suspected terrorists, wondering why the latter has received more public attention.

The group said the two incidents should have received equal attention, according to a statement by the Director General of ACI, Dr Abdullahi Idris, the organisation, which qurrried the federal government’s decision to send a high powered delegation to Ogbomoso while none was sent to Borno state.

The magazine had earlier reported that two weeks after suspected Fulani terrorists abducted over 40 students and teachers in three schools in the town, the federal government sent a delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, to Ogbomoso last weekend to meet with the parents of the victims,

Among the delegation was the National security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu amongst others, who assured the parents and the people of the town that the federal government was working with the state government to ensure the safe return of the abductees.

The federal government had also announced that it has approved the recruitment of 1000 forests guards for the state in view of the insecurity challenges it’s currently facing.

Also, there were solidarity protests organized across the country by the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, demanding freedom for the abducted students, the Union has also threatened a nationwide strike if the students were not freed from the abductors within a short time.

MCI, however, stated that the action of the Tinubu’s administration and the public is one sided considering that the two incidents happened almost at the same time, but that the Oyo incident has received more attention.

The group said: “ACI observed with concern that despite the gravity of the incident in Borno State, there has been no visible solidarity visit or coordinated advocacy by major national stakeholders such as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and several civil society and professional organisations that swiftly reacted to the Oyo incident.

“While we sympathise with all victims of insecurity across Nigeria, we strongly believe that no human life is more valuable than another, irrespective of region, ethnicity or religion.”

Ekiti: Despite Paying N10m Ransom, Kidnapers Still Holding 16 Worshippers – Eda Oniyo Community

Ayodele Oni

June 3, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Residents of Eda-Oniyo Community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State have staged a peaceful protest, calling for urgent intervention from the state and federal governments, as well as security agencies, over the continued captivity of 16 kidnapped residents despite the payment of a ₦10.5 million ransom.

The protesters, comprising community leaders, relatives of the victims, women and youths, said the abductees had remained in captivity for 36 days, with the kidnappers now demanding an additional ₦50 million for their release.

The victims were abducted on April 28, 2026, when suspected bandits attacked a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) during a service in the community.

The attackers reportedly killed the presiding pastor and kidnapped 16 worshippers.

According to residents, the kidnappers initially demanded a ₦1 billion ransom, which was later reduced to ₦150 million before being further reduced to ₦50 million.

Speaking during the protest, a community leader, Ayodele Ajayi, explained that communication with the captives had continued intermittently, but efforts to secure their release had so far proved unsuccessful.

“Our people have been in captivity for 36 days. We contributed what we could as a community and paid ₦10.5 million, but the kidnappers refused to release them. Instead, they are demanding more money.

“There are 16 victims in total. Most of them are women, while two are young boys. We are pleading with governments at all levels to come to our aid and rescue our people,” he added.

Another resident, Mrs Bola Ajayi, appealed to the authorities to intensify efforts to secure the victims’ release, noting that children and elderly persons were among those being held.

“We have children as young as two and three years old and an elderly woman who is over 80 years old among those kidnapped. Families are suffering, and children keep asking for their mothers.

“We are begging the federal, state, and local governments to help secure their release. Women are crying, children are crying, and the entire community is in pain,” she said.

During the protest, a community representative, Ayodele Oni, said residents felt abandoned despite raising the ransom through collective efforts and supplying food items and other materials demanded by the kidnappers.

“We raised ₦10.5 million, supplied two bags of rice and several other items they requested, including fuel and cigarettes. Yet our people are still being held,” he said.

Oni described the process of delivering the ransom as traumatic, alleging that community representatives travelled through parts of Kwara and Kogi states and trekked deep into forests before handing over the money.

The community also called for the establishment of a security post in Eda-Oniyo and a military base along the boundary between Ekiti and Kwara states, arguing that inadequate security presence had made the area vulnerable to attacks by armed groups.

Governor Makinde Ignores Fayose’s Brutal Remarks On Him

Akinwale Kasali

June 2, 2026

Fayose and Makinde — LR, Ayodele Fayose and Governor Seyi Makinde

By Akinwale Kasali

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to shun and ignore the comments of Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, and rather, respond with restraint and show compassion to the abducted School Children and their Teachers.

Fayose had alleged that Governor Makinde knows about the sudden abduction of the School Children and their Teachers.

Makinde has however appealed for understanding, saying public figures also go through difficult personal moments that should be handled with empathy rather than hostility.

The Governor made the remarks while addressing public reactions trailing Fayose’s recent interview comments, which sparked widespread criticism and discussion across political and social circles.

Makinde said Nigerians should be more prayerful and less judgmental when leaders or former leaders appear to struggle in the public space.

According to Makinde, it was concerning to observe what he described as a troubling public deterioration in the tone and content of Fayose’s statements.

He, however, suggested that some of the claims made by Fayose during his public interview appeared inconsistent with established facts, but stopped short of offering detailed rebuttals or escalating political criticism.

He emphasized that instead of amplifying anger or ridicule, the situation should prompt concern and reflection on the pressures faced by political figures after leaving office.

He also added that it was unnecessary to inflame tension or deepen personal controversies.

The remarks have, however, generated mixed reactions, with some observers interpreting Makinde’s intervention as a show of statesmanship, while others view it as a subtle political distancing from Fayose’s recent positions.

Fayose has over the years been known to be a controversial and outspoken figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, often drawing attention to his strong and unfiltered public commentary.

INEC Launches Investigation Into Alleged Breach Of Voter Registration CVR Database

Suleiman Anyalewechi

June 2, 2026

Professor Josiah Amupitan INEC Chairman — Prof Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman.

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that it is not treating with levity allegation currently making the rounds concerning the retrieval of specific voter record by unauthorized persons.

Widespread outrage and condemnation have continued to trail Lere Olayinka, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister Nyesom Wike’s aide access to the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, database, resulting in the publication of the personal particulars of Nollywood star Emeka Ike.

The development expectedly has raised serious concern among not a few Nigerians, who view the ugly situation as signposting a dangerous trend ahead of the 2027 polls.

Specifically, the publication of the otherwise highly confidential voter information by Olayinka ,an aide to a highly politically exposed person like the FCT has raised questions about the ability of the INEC to guarantee the conducts of free and fair elections in 2027.

However, in a statement from its National Commissioner, and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee Mohammed Kudu Haruna on Tuesday, the INEC informed that an unfettered investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.

This was as it assured that it will not leave any stone unturned in sanctioning any of its staff that are found wanting.

The Commission disclosed that apart from its in-house investigation which so far has pointed to an insider-collaboration, security agencies have equally swung into action with a view to establishing the source of the unauthorized access to its database.

Following is the full text of INEC’s statement:

“The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to allegations currently circulating on social media and in some sections of the media regarding the alleged unauthorised access to the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database and the subsequent publication of information on a candidate in the recent primaries of a political party in the Federal Capital Territory Politics

“The Commission takes this allegation seriously and has immediately commenced a thorough investigation to establish the facts surrounding the incident.

“As part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide, authorised INEC Registration Officers were granted controlled access to specific components of the CVR system to enable them register new applicants, process requests for transfer of registration and update voter records where necessary. Such access is restricted to official duties only and is withdrawn at the conclusion of the exercise.

“The audit trail from the preliminary investigation has enabled the Commission to identify the user account through which the information was accessed. Accordingly, relevant personnel have been questioned, and all units connected with the incident are cooperating fully with the investigation.

“The Commission is also examining all technical, administrative and operational factors associated with the matter in order to establish individual responsibility and determine the circumstances surrounding the use of those credentials and identify any breach of internal access-control protocols before taking appropriate action against anyone involved.

“Preliminary findings from the Commission’s audit trail so far, however, indicate that there was no external breach of the CVR database, no hacking incident, and no unauthorised external access to the Commission’s ICT infrastructure. Rather, the information in question was accessed through valid user credentials assigned to personnel participating in the ongoing CVR exercise but released without authority.

“The incident under investigation relates to the retrieval of a specific voter record and does not indicate any compromise of the Commission’s broader voter registration infrastructure or the personal data of over 90 million registered voters.

“The Commission wishes to state categorically that it takes the security, confidentiality and integrity of voter data with the utmost seriousness and remains committed to transparency, institutional integrity, and the protection of voters’ personal information.

“Furthermore, the Department of State Services (DSS), on its own accord, has commenced an independent investigation into the matter. The Commission will continue to cooperate fully with all relevant security agencies and will not hesitate to refer any person found culpable for appropriate legal action.

“Members of the public and the media are therefore urged to disregard unfounded speculations while investigations remain ongoing. The Commission will continue to keep the public informed of its final findings and any measures taken in response to the incident in due course.”

DSS Debunks Arrest Of Okey Ndibe

Adesina Soyooye

June 2, 2026

By Adesina Soyooye

The Department of State Services, DSS, has put a lie to the story which made the rounds on Monday, June 1, that it’s operatives arrested and detained for hours, Professor Okey Ndibe.

According to the story Professor Ndibe, a United States-based Journalist and writer, was arrested on arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport by the DSS Operatives. He was said to have been detained for hours, and later released.

But the DSS, in a statement signed by its Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, said nothing could be further from the truth than the news of Ndibe’s arrest.

The statement said what happened was that the Professor has been on the Watch List since January 29, 2013. But that the Watch-List is usually reviewed, especially, since the tenure of its current Director General. Each time any of those whose names are on the Watch-List arrives, the person’s status is checked and reviewed as the case may be, and as in Ndibe’s case downgraded.

It clarified that Ndibe’s status had since been downgraded, and that what they had with him on his arrival was an interface which ultimately led to the final removal of his name from the Watch-list.

The statement reads:

“RE: ARREST OF PROFESSOR OKEY NDIBE- SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT

“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby clarifies that, it did not arrest or detain Prof Okey Ndibe at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on June 1, 2026 or any other place on that date for that matter.

“The current DG of the Service, upon assumption of duty, directed a review of old Watch-List Actions (WLAs), some of which date back to the Military Era. This is to ensure that citizens are not unduly embarrassed due to pre-existing WLAs.

“In this regard, all those who had previously been watchlisted while on transit, are routinely interfaced with as a prerequisite for a review and possible downgrade of the Action. This, being a precursor to a final delisting in accordance with international best practices. It is pertinent to state that the foregoing process is aimed at ensuring that before the final delisting, that activities, travel histories as well as current activities of these individuals are not in furtherance of and do not still conform with the reasons for the initial WLA.

“Suffice to point out that since the inception of the current Management , many Nigerians, including journalists have benefited from this process. This is despite the fact that the Service conducts this clearance to take care of Watch List requests from other Agencies. A case in point is that of Mr Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of the International Press Centre, IPC, whose delisting was approved in May 2025, after over a decade on the Watchlist.

“In the same vein, Prof Ndibe has been on Watchlist since January 29, 2013. Meanwhile, his case has been reviewed and downgraded. Thus, the interface with him at the airport, was geared towards the final delisting of his details from the Action. As part of the routine interface involved in the process, after barely an hour of his interaction with the Service, he was cleared and escorted. Note that, even on his Facebook post, he referenced the professional, courteous and decorous conduct of Service operatives, who continue to scale their respect for the rule of law and human rights under the new Leadership.

“The Service reiterates that this process will continue to ensure that all Nigerians are fairly treated, with due regard to the provisions of the Law.

“The DSS therefore urges citizens affected by the Service WLA, who wish, to formally report same to the National Headquarters to facilitate ongoing process. However, regardless of any formal request, the attempt at hygiene regarding the WLA, will be sustained.

“Favour Dozie

Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications

National Headquarters, State Services

June 2, 2026″

Committee To Review Salary Scale Of Teachers In Kebbi

Ayodele Oni

June 2, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Kebbi State Government has assured that a committee will be constituted to review salary scale of primary school teachers across the state.

Governor Nasir Idris Gwandu gave the assurance during an interactive session with primary school teachers, Education Secretaries, Local Government Chairmen, and other stakeholders in Birnin Kebbi.

The governor added that the committee would have 30 days to submit its report and assured the teachers that their complaints would be addressed and the minimum wage fully implemented.

He described teaching as part of his own constituency, adding that he would not allow anyone to cheat them.

“This government is for you because I am still one of you as a teacher. It is your votes and support that got me to this position.

“I advise you not to allow anyone to use you or divert your attention to derail the progress and achievements recorded so far,” he pleaded.

Idris also called on each Local Government Chairman to explain the status of primary school teachers’ salaries in their areas and state whether there had been an increment.

All the chairmen confirmed there had been an increment, but said it was not fully implemented.

The governor urged teachers to remain committed to their duties so that children can receive a sound education.

“I will also provide all primary school teachers with access to car, motorcycle and housing loans so that they can feel a sense of belonging,” he added.

The governor vowed not to disappoint them and assured them that he would continue to put smiles on their faces.

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