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Sack All Appointees In Security Sector – Rep Tells Tinubu
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Abdulsamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, has asked President Bola Tinubu to sack all his appointees in the security sector because they have failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians.
Dasuki said this during the debate on a motion condemning the recent suicide bombing in Borno State. The motion was sponsored by Ahmed Jaha.
In his remarks, the lawmaker said the President appointed several northerners into the security sector so that they can take care of insecurity in the North, however, they have not been able to do that.
He stated that the country needs a scapegoat, adding that the House should urge the President to sack all his political appointees in the security sector.
“In the last year that we have been inaugurated— no one has been sacked. It is high time we hold people responsible. It is high time we find a scapegoat, which is justifiable. These guys have not lived up to expectations. The president has said that he gave these positions to northerners to defend their people. That is what he said practically.
“Every day, we have two or three security related issues. We can call on the president to sack all security political appointees. All of them have been in the position for ten months. Political appointees-security wise can go,” he said.
Some of the northern political appointees include the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the Minister of Police, Ibrahim Gaidam, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and others.
Also speaking on the motion, the Chairman of the House Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, opposed the argument that the security sector was handed to northerners, stating that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, were southerners.
Following the debate, the House resolved to condemn the bombing and asked the Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate the development.
The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, a work-free day for all teachers across the state in commemoration of 2026 Teachers Day.
This directive was contained in a circular issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde.
According to the statement, the declaration reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and professional development of teachers.
Babatunde noted that teachers remained the backbone of the state’s educational system and key drivers of human capital development in the state.
He stated that the work free day was intended to provide teachers with the opportunity to fully participate in activities organised to celebrate their contributions.
“It will also make them reflect on progress within the education sector, and strengthen unity within the teaching community,” he said.
The state government congratulated all teachers on this special occasion and reaffirms its dedication to policies and programmes that continue to enhance teaching and learning across the state.
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has said his administration will seek the establishment of a military base in Bagudo Local Government Area to tackle persistent bandit attacks.
Idris made this known on Saturday during a condolence visit to the District Head of Kaoje, Mustapha Usman, following the killing of the village head of Lafagu and other residents in recent attacks.
The governor said the state government was working with security agencies to apprehend those responsible and restore peace to the affected communities.
He said the government was also taking measures to ensure the safe return of residents displaced by the attacks.
“I am not going to relent in ensuring that my people are protected. My government is working hard with the security agencies to ensure that the internally displaced persons return safely to their villages,” Idris said.
Idris also visited camps housing internally displaced persons and assured them of efforts to facilitate their safe return to their communities.
He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies and provide credible information on suspicious persons or activities, while cautioning them against taking the law into their own hands.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to mark 100 days to the 2027 general election.
The Commission will provide updates on preparations for the elections, including the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and critical measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
The event will be addressed by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, alongside other key stakeholders involved in the electoral process.
The national stakeholders’ meeting underlines the Commission’s commitment to absolute transparency, proactive public communication, and collaborative engagement with key actors in the electoral ecosystem.
The meeting will bring together political party leaders, security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, civil society organisations, observer groups, disability rights advocates, religious and traditional leaders, youth organisations and media executives.
Meanwhile, the event will be held at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BAT-ICC), Abuja and attendance is strictly by invitation
The event will be broadcast live on major national television networks and streamed on INEC’s official social media platforms.
Accredited media representatives and invited guests are required to present their invitation cards or accreditation badges at security checkpoints.
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