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Send Your Kid To School or get jailed – Gombe govt cautions parents

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Gombe State government says it would send parents and guardians to jail for not sending their children to schools.

Babaji Babadidi, Chairman, Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, said this on Monday at the inauguration of the 2025/2026 School Enrolment Campaign at Amada in Akko Local Government Area of the state.

He said that defaulting parents could face a two-month jail term under Section 19(2) of the SUBEB Amendment Law 2021.

Babadidi said the measure was necessary to ensure that every child has access to quality basic education.

“Every parent should ensure that his child or ward attends and completes primary, junior and senior secondary education.

“Any parent, who contravene Section 19(2) of the law commits an offence and is liable, upon conviction, to pay a fine or serve a one-month prison sentence.

“Subsequent convictions also attract a substantial fine or imprisonment for a term of two months,” he said.

Babadidi said prior to this enrolment campaign, the state government adopted a carrot approach by providing free education.

“However, if we fail to meet our target of enrolling 400,000 students into primary schools this session, we will revert to the stick approach by enforcing the law.”

The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Aishatu Maigari, said the state has over 700,000 out-of-school children.

According to Maigari, the North-East region accounts for 15 per cent of Nigeria’s 18.2 million out-of-school children.

“We cannot sit and fold our arms while our children remain out-of-school. We will ensure every child is enrolled. Every child will receive quality education, and also learn a trade, which does not necessarily mean working for the government.

“An educated person can become an employer of labour through skills and entrepreneurship acquired in school,” she said.

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Abandoned health facility for 40years gets new lease of life as Senator Manu moves for its completion(Photos)

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June 12, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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It was jubilation galore midweek as the Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District , Haruna Manu moved for the completion of a health facility abandoned over 40 years ago in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area.

On behalf of the Senator, Professor Yusha’au Bali, has officially flagged off the completion of a comprehensive health center in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area.

This beautiful development addresses a critical need for the community, as the hospital project had remained unfinished for over 40 years.

The residents of Garba chede expressed great joy and gratitude for the Senator’s commitment to finally set to completing the long-awaited healthcare facility.

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Democracy Day: Senator Manu rejoices with constituents and Nigerians saying let’s remain steadfast better days are ahead

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June 12, 2026

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The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District Senator Haruna Manu has facilitated with his constituents and Nigerians as the country celebrates 27 years of unbroken democracy enjoining Nigerians to remain steadfast.

Senator Manu disclosed this in a congratulatory message where he enjoined his constituents to remain steadfast and still have faith in the Nigerian project as better days are ahead of us.

The immediate past deputy governor of Taraba called on all Nigerians to continue to believe in democratic governance.

He advised youths to remain consistent and actively participate in the Nigerian democratic process as it can speed up their growth in all human endeavours.

Congratulations as we celebrate today.

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DEMOCRACY DAY: Tinubu honours seasoned journalists, Lad Bonuola, Louis Odion, Delee Alake, others with National awards

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June 12, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on seasoned journalists, Lad Bonuola, Louis Odion, Delete Alake and other Nigerians who played important roles in the country’s fight for democracy.

Tinubu announced the honours on Friday as part of the Democracy Day events.

The President said that June 12 remains a key moment in Nigeria’s path to democracy.

“June 12 occupies a sacred place in our national memory. It represents more than an election; it is a defining chapter in our story,” Tinubu said.

He said Nigerians who benefited from the sacrifices of pro-democracy activists had a duty to protect and deepen democratic institutions.

“As beneficiaries of their struggle, we have a duty to strengthen and deepen the democratic institutions for which they fought. The greatest tribute we can pay is to build a Nigeria where freedom is protected, justice is upheld, opportunity is expanded, and government is accountable,” he added.

Tinubu said the June 12, 1993, election revealed the possibility of a truly united Nigerian nation.

According to him, while the heroes of June 12 secured political freedom, the current generation must work to secure economic freedom.

The President said, “June 12, 1993, revealed the possibility of a true Nigerian nation. The heroes of June 12 secured political freedom. Our challenge is to secure economic freedom.

“Democracy must be felt in the quality of people’s lives, in opportunities for youth, in prosperous farmers, successful entrepreneurs, and the dignity of our workers.

“Every generation has a defining responsibility. The generation of our founding fathers secured independence—the generation of June 12 secured democracy. Our generation must secure prosperity.”

Tinubu said the honourees endured hardship and personal sacrifice in the struggle to restore democracy.

The President said the awardees “suffered persecution, endured indignities, exile, incarceration, and, at times, solitary confinement, so that we have democracy today.”

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Oladele Alake

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Louis Odion

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Bola Bolawole

Lade Bonuola

Femi Kusa