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Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Commissioner of the Federal Character Commission representing Yobe State, Hon.Jibirin Mai Gari, said we are going from zone to zone to sensitize the citizens about their responsibility to the federal character office.
Hon. Jibirin Mai Gari, the former minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in an interview with the Newsmen in Potiskum. He said we are here in Potiskum, the headquarters of Zone B, on interactive meeting with our Yobeans.
“Secondly, periodically, we normally secure jobs for permanent and pensionable Yobeans, and we organize a symbolic ceremony. We also invite the guidance of the beneficiaries as well as the public to witness the presentation.
He revealed that the beneficiaries are Yobeans from either one of the 17 local government areas, and at the same time, they were giving this offer to represent Yobe State. There was no extortion; the only paper we collected from them was a photocopy of their CVs. We now go and submit for the job.
Therefore, we can say that what we gave today and what we gave yesterday is the property of Yobe State Government. Yobe State Government wanted to make sure that Yobeans were well represented in the MDs, so this is primarily what we are for in Potiskum headquarters of Zone B.
He maintained that the third issue is that the primary responsibility of federal character doesn’t stop with employment; we also have the issue of capital projects and socioeconomic infrastructure.
“We also use this opportunity to reach out to see that the local government understands that the issue of fairness and equity does not stop at the federal projects; states are also expected to consider all 17 local governments when they execute their projects, he added.
“Likewise, if you come to Potiskum local government, he has to consider the wards within the metropolitan area and the wards that are outside, so that we want them to have an even distribution of the project. This will create a kind of comfort and unity that people will not feel marginalized; actually, primarily, we are here to send this message to the public.”
Hon. Mai Gari further said that our achievements are sectoral; if we have recruitment into the military or paramilitary, we were invited, like in the case of recruitment into the junior army normally, like in the state we conducted in 241 Recca Battalion in Nguru, where all the 17 local government indigens were assembled with their recruitment officers. We make sure that we will check for all the 17 local government areas, then we screen.
“I want to make sure that all these vacancies for Yobeans are protected and secured, and this is what I can say about my achievements. Second, in terms of recruitment into MDs, we are so concerned despite the embargo on employment, despite the economic crises in the country.
Jibirin Mai Gari said that if there is any recruitment in all the MDs either in the north east, north central, or in Abuja, we want to make sure that after seeing the character balance indesis, how many Yobeans do you have? If it is less than 2.5, we have to now cry out to make sure that we bring Yobeans.
Federal Character Commission: We are moving to sensitize citizens on their responsibilities. Jibrin Mai Gari
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Security forces on alert after influx of armed herder bandits in Benue
Security forces on alert after influx of armed herder bandits in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Security agencies have been placed on high alert following reports that a large number of armed Fulani herder bandits have arrived and set up camps in the valley between Ogbaulu Atakpa in Agatu and Akpete in Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State.
Sources told Zagazola that personnel of the Nigerian Police, Civilian JTF, and other tactical teams have been proactively deployed to the affected areas to forestall possible attacks on surrounding communities.
Authorities said monitoring and surveillance have been intensified to ensure the safety of residents and prevent any disruption to local activities.
The sources urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to security agencies. Further developments are expected as operations continue in the area.
Security forces on alert after influx of armed herder bandits in Benue
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Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A 14-year-old student, Dauda Salisu, has been rescued unhurt by security operatives in Gitata, Nasarawa State, following his abduction by a suspected criminal.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim, a JSS2 student at Ube Gitata, was reportedly abducted on Feb. 2, 2026, beside a local mosque by one Jamilu Salisu, a male from Dutsinma, Katsina State.
Security operatives quickly trailed and arrested the suspect at the Gitata riverside, while a second suspect identified as Zailani SNU remains at large.
Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and ensure the safety of the community. Authorities have called on residents to provide timely information on suspicious activities.
Police rescue abducted student, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
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Chinese national arrested for alleged indecent assault, rape in Ogun
Chinese national arrested for alleged indecent assault, rape in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
A Chinese national, Li-jian Yuan, 50, has been arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for alleged indecent assault and rape of a 23-year-old woman, Wemimo Adebowale.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, who works at Zhiylian Global Quarry, Kobape, was apprehended by detectives following a complaint lodged on Jan. 30, 2026. Investigations revealed that the alleged assault occurred on Jan. 28, 2026.
The suspect is currently in police custody pending further investigation and is expected to be arraigned in court soon.
Authorities have assured the public of diligent follow-up to ensure justice is served in the matter.
Chinese national arrested for alleged indecent assault, rape in Ogun
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