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Governor Inuwa Yahaya Inaugurates Taskforce on Basic Education Revitalization

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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has inaugurated a Taskforce on the Revitalization of Basic Education, with a mandate to develop practical and transformative strategies to strengthen foundational learning across the state.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at the Government House, Governor Inuwa Yahaya charged the taskforce members to propose actionable measures that will improve basic education performance, address shortages of qualified teachers and tackle weak administrative structures, among other critical challenges.

The Governor recalled that upon assuming office in 2019, his administration declared a state of emergency in the education sector due to years of decay, poor planning and structural inadequacies.

He noted that, despite significant progress recorded since then, the state must push further to achieve excellence.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya pointed out some of the tangible achievements in the sector, including the dramatic improvement in WAEC performance from 22 percent to over 70 percent within six and a half years, describing it as evidence of his administration’s commitment to quality education.

He reiterated his resolve to ensure that students in Gombe continue to excel in both NECO and WAEC examinations.

On efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children, the Governor explained that, through the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme and support from development partners, the state successfully enrolled over 450,000 children into various schools.

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He acknowledged the challenges posed by migration patterns, particularly with Gombe bearing the brunts in the middle of the North-East, but assured that government will continue to provide the necessary support to ensure that these children remain in school until completion.

Describing members of the taskforce as seasoned administrators and accomplished educationists, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said their appointment was based strictly on technical competence and professional merit, not political considerations.

He encouraged the committee to adopt innovative ideas and co-opt additional expertise where necessary to enrich their assignment and deliver a roadmap that will reposition basic education in the state. He warned against any bureaucratic bottlenecks that will hinder the work of the taskforce.

The Governor reiterated that his administration places utmost priority on basic education, healthcare, security and agriculture, noting that these sectors form the foundation of sustainable human development.

He revealed that the state government recently launched the disbursement of over 13.5 billion Naira under AGILE towards improving girl-child learning environments, N1.5 billion for scholarships to students, and an additional over 700 million naira disbursed as incentives to keep girls in school.

Responding on behalf of the taskforce, the Chairperson and Commissioner of Education, Professor Aishatu Maigari, assured the Governor that members of the committee will justify the confidence reposed in them by producing a revitalization blueprint that will serve as a model for other states.

She commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s courage and vision, stating, “It takes courage for a leader to invest six years of exemplary effort in education and still say, ‘Tell me what more I need to do.’”

Professor Maigari disclosed that Gombe was the first state to pay its UBEC counterpart funding for 2025, adding that the Minister of Education had recently commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his steadfast commitment to educational development.

“We assure you, Your Excellency, that we will diagnose the problems and challenges, assess the needs of the sector and proffer tailor made solutions that will be scalable, achievable, specific, realistic, time bound and transparent “.

The taskforce has the Commissioner for Education, Professor Aishatu Maigari as Chairperson, with Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, OON, Mr. Mataimaki Tom Maiyashi, Engr. Dr. Muhammad Nuru Yakubu, OON and Dr. Sadiq Abubakar Gombe as members.

The Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Esrom Toro Jokthan, serves as Secretary, while the Permanent Secretary, Special Services and Political, is Assistant Secretary.

 

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Group warns Kwankwaso Against Using Social Media Handlers To undermine security and public order in Kano .

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The Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano.

The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy.
The group specifically singled out a case in which the Kwankwasiyya handlers degnirated the personality of Gov Yusuf depicting him in female attires wearing makeup.

Datti further added that, One of the characters involved in these atrocities was Abba Ibrahim Hussain aka Aiha, a notorious cyber stalker allegedly on the payroll of KWANKWASO.

“Available record shows that Hussain has been charged to a Magistrate Court 47 Zungeru Road, and reminded in Prison on 23 February 2026 for the offences of Cyber Bullying, Stalking and inciting public disturbances” by the DSS kano command.

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Similarly the Group also cited a case of one Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda who was cautioned in the past by the security operatives for allegedly being used by Kwankwaso to denigrate the character of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and creat tension in the state.

The group further added that “Despite clear facts against him, Danbilki was neither detained nor harassed by the security Agency”.

They said, reports available to them, also identified one Samir Sani Hanga, Son of the Senator representing Kano Central, Sani Hanga, who was also accused of Cyber Bullying and Staking but cautioned by the security to desist from such criminal behavior in the presence of his father.

“Investigation also uncovered the involvement of one Abdullahi Aminu Warkal, another Kwankwasiyya social media handler who was alleged to have been harassed by the Security operatives.

“Report however indicated that Warkal was invited by the security agency to explain how he defrauded the government of N10 Million.

The Coordinator, appealed to Amnesty International who was said to have issued a statement alleging harassment of Political opponents in Kano to verify every claim with the spirit of fairness and professionalism before taking stand to avoid compromising the group’s reputation and credibility.

“That as a respected INGO, Amnesty International should not allow itself to be compromised by anybody but including KWANKWASO.”
The need to investigate and verify claims before rushing to the press is sacrosanct and complementary to the efforts of security agencies towards eradicating the menace of cyber bullying and disrespect for constituted authority.

He said, “Kano is a respected State with People of dignity, integrity and religious consciousness. No one will be happy to see some misguided individuals sponsored to disrespect elders and leaders. The Amnesty International should look at the issues of cyber bullying, stalking and incitement that clearly violates the law.

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President Tinubu Decorates Disu as New IGP

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The decoration took place during the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday and attended by top government officials and some family members of the new acting IGP.

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With the swearing-in, the Acting IGP, Disu becomes Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The Presidency linked Egbetokun’s resignation to pressing family considerations.

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BREAKING: DSS Stalls Own Case Against El-Rufai, Claims Ex-Governor Not in Their Custody

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the scheduled arraignment of Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, until April 23.

Mr. el-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) related to the alleged unlawful interception of a telephone conversation. The charges stem from comments the former governor made during a television interview.

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The court had initially set Wednesday, February 25, for his arraignment. However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, Mr. el-Rufai was not produced in court.

Oluwole Aladedoyin, counsel for the prosecution, informed the court that the former governor is currently being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with a separate matter.

“Unfortunately, the defendant is with the ICPC, and I do not know how far the investigation with the ICPC has gone,” Mr. Aladedoyin explained to the court.

The charges against the former governor pertain to an alleged breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

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