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JOB RACKETEERING:  Without Working, I Got Salaries After Paying N1m For Job Slot- Witness

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More revelations have come out of the House of Representatives panel probing job racketeering and abuse of the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) by Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs).

It had been reported how a desk officer of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Haruna Kolo, confessed to have received millions of naira from job-seekers on behalf of the chairman of the FCC, Muheeba Dankaka.

According to Koko, he collected the money and transferred to Dankaka, whom he said rewarded him with the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

The chairman of the commission had denied the allegation, saying she could prove her innocence by swearing with the Quran.

But when they appeared before the committee on Tuesday, Abdulmalik Isah Ahmed and Ali Muhammad Yero, confirmed payment of N3 million for jobs at FCC.

Ahmed said they were convinced to make the payment when they were promised to be among the persons recruited in 2021.

He said, “Because, we learnt that, there was a recruitment, 2021 recruitment, each of the Commissioners and directors have candidates. We who were nobody’s, ordinary citizens of the country, we came through this process.”

“After having the appointments, Mr Kolo promised us to be posted like in two months time. That was the reason we were convinced about him. I get to know Kolo through the driver of Taraba Commissioner at FCC. I transferred a million Naira to Kolo’s account on the arrangement that, because I was told that, the monthly pay is about N140,000 or N130,000. So, we agreed on N1.5million with driver first. We bargained with the driver on behalf of Kolo. His name is Yusha’u Gambo.”

The other witness, Ali Muhammad Yero, said his two brothers paid N2 million in instalments to secure the job for him.

According to him, one of them paid N1.5million while the other paid N500,000 as balance.

“My brothers Nurudeen Yero and Abdulrazak Yero paid the sum of N2million Naira to Badamasi Yaro’s account on the 2nd of August 2022. Badamasi Yaro is working with Haruna Kolo and the money paid into his account was for a job at federal Character Commission.

“Haruna Kolo told me the slot was from the Chairperson of the commission that is why I would be captured under IPPIS platform Badamasi brought the employment letter with some documents for me on the 5th August 2022, Badamasi took me to Treasury House where Kolo Haruna took me to the IPPIS office and I was captured on IPPIS platform”.

They, however said, their appointment letters were later collected by the Human Resources unit of the FCC and promised to be regularised after an investigation.

He said despite the fact that, his appointment letter was collected back by the FCC, he was still receiving salary.

He said started mounting pressure for posting because he did not want to continue receiving salary without working.

After their submissions, Chairman of the Committee, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi told the witnesses to reach out to the other applicants involved as the committee would arrange a meeting with them on the matter.

He also told the Clerk to invite Haruna Kolo, the Secretary and driver to the Commissioner representing Taraba in the FCC to appear before Committee on Wednesday to explain their roles as proxies in the job racketeering.

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SystemSpecs’ Sixth Children’s Day Essay Competition to Kickstart in February 2025

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The organisers of Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC), SystemSpecs a leading software technology company, has announced the 2025 edition.

According to them, the porter will be open on February 3, 2025.

For the sixth consecutive year, the CDEC will provide Nigerian children aged 9 to 16 a platform to showcase their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through the application of technology in addressing real-world issues.

As a cornerstone of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, the CDEC has, for the past five years, promoted technological awareness and fostered innovation among young Nigerians. The competition aims to nurture local talent and equip the next generation of leaders with the skills necessary to thrive in Nigeria’s digital economy.

Mrs. Bukola Adeoye, Executive Director of Corporate Services at SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming edition: “For Nigeria to compete effectively on a global scale, the next generation must be equipped with the requisite technological skills from an early stage. Therefore, over the past five years, we have been dedicated to promoting technological awareness nationwide, highlighting the significance of initiatives like this in shaping Nigeria’s digital future through the CDEC. We are happy to announce that the upcoming edition of CDEC will provide all Nigerian children with another opportunity to explore technology and develop crucial skills for the future.”

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With over three decades of experience in ICT development, SystemSpecs has continually invested in nurturing young talent, helping to create sustainable change in the tech sector. This competition reflects the company’s long-term vision of promoting technological literacy and capacity development, positioning Nigeria to compete globally in the digital economy.

The competition, which has become increasingly competitive, is expected to attract participants from all 36 states and the FCT, as students are eager to showcase their innovative ideas. The next edition promises to engage new schools, students, and parents while continuing to inspire thousands of young minds across the country.

CDEC has gained widespread national acceptance, drawing participation from both public and private schools across Nigeria. The competition has seen a significant increase in entries, particularly from female students, aligning with global initiatives like Girls in ICT. As part of its impact, the competition has influenced millions of students, helping them build confidence, creativity, and a passion for technology.

As SystemSpecs gears up for the 2025 edition, Mrs Adeboye emphasised the company’s excitement about engaging with new students, schools, and parents: “This competition is becoming increasingly competitive, and we look forward to even greater participation next year. It’s a unique opportunity for students to explore technology and develop essential skills that will empower them for the future.

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Lagos LG Boss, Olakanle Dies In Office, Like His Predecessor

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Onigbongbo LCDA chairman, Oladotun Olakanle, has passed away at the age of 54, he was said to have died days after attending the burial of a close friend and APC chieftain, Dr. Adesola Taiwo.

Late Olakanle would be the second Onigbongbo LCDA chairman who will die in office while serving their second term.

This tragic event marks the second time a sitting council boss in Onigbongbo LCDA has died in office during their second term. Olakanle’s predecessor, Babatunde Oke, also passed away due to Covid-19 complications while serving his second term.

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US President, Biden Thanks Tinubu Over  The  Release Of Gambaryan

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President of the United States, Joe Biden, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian government for dropping the criminal charges against Head of Financial Crimes Compliance at Binance, Tigran Gambaryan.
Gambaryan, a US citizen, was arrested on a business trip to Nigeria in February and charged with his company for laundering $35.4m and tax evasion, which they denied.
This followed the escape from custody of his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan national who was Binance’s Africa regional manager, and had been arrested in Nigeria alongside Gambaryan.

But the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week announced that it had withdrawn the money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan to allow him to get medical treatment outside the country.

However, to express gratitude on the development and a number of other matters of mutual interest, President Biden called President Tinubu at about 4pm today (Tuesday) and held a conversation, which lasted about 30 minutes.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who disclosed this to journalists at the State House, Abuja, said discussions centered around the recent discharge of Gambaryan and other diplomatic issues.
The Minister said Biden expressed support for Nigeria’ quest to get a permanent seat status on the United Nations Security Council, especially with the country’s leadership roles in Africa and peace-keeping efforts and sacrifices across the globe.

According to Tuggar: “The call was about the collaboration between the two countries with regards to law enforcement and law enforcement agencies as well as the release of one of the suspects of the crypto currency exchange company that you are all aware of.

“In response, President Tinubu also thanked him and the US for the partnership and collaboration in numerous areas, and also discussed the issue of collaboration with regards to security in Africa, in particular West Africa.
“President Biden equally assured that this is a partnership that will continue and he stated, as a matter of fact, not more than not just once, but at least twice, that the future of the world resides in Africa, which is why it was important for this partnership to continue.
“The two leaders also discussed the issue of the permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council, and President Biden once again assured that the United States is committed to seeing Africa having two permanent seats and also reiterated that he does not see any reason why one of those seats should not belong to Nigeria, given its position in Africa, its stature and importance.”

 

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