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33 LCDAs: Ondo Communities Give Govt Condition Over Choice Of Headquarters
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Leaders from some communities in Ose council areas of Ondo state have given the state government condition to retain them in the council area if it cannot relocate the headquarters of the newly created Oredegbe Local Council Development Area (LCDA) from Imoru town to Omolege Junction.
Recall that Oredegbe Local Council Development Area (LCDA), was recently created from Ose council area of the state.
The Communities making the demand include Arimogija, Okeluse, Owajalaye, Ute, Asolo and Arajomoeye among others.
Leaders of the towns made their position known when the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro visited the affected areas.
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Speaking on behalf of the affected communities, Hon Akin Ogunniyi, insisted that the move to relocate the LCDA headquarters away from Imoru to Omolege Junction was unanimously agreed by the stakeholders under Oredegbe LCDA Secretariat.
Ogunniyi who said the affected communities would prefer to stay under Ose Local Government if the new LCDA headquarters could not be relocated to Omolege Junction by the State Government.
According to him “our request as Oredegbe Local Council Development Area (LCDA), is that we want our Headquarters to be at Omolege Junction, instead of Imoru. This has been our agreement & position since the agitation started in 1981, 2011 and 2019 respectively.
“Our communities are demanding that if Omolege Junction is not given the Headquarters, then they prefer to be allowed to remain with Ifon.
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“Our collective demand is simple, that should the Government refuse to give us Omolege Junction as the headquarters, We, the good people of Ute, Okeluse, Owajalaye, Arajomoeye, Arimogija, Asolo and numerous other communities preferred to continue to remain with Ifon instead of going to Imoru”.
Also, speaking, another Community leader, Chief Femi Awolere the Oluse of Okeluse said, Omolege junction is the most appropriate location for the citing of the LCDA Headquarters, pointing out that anything short of that, they would not hesitate to remain with the existing Ose local government with headquarters in Ifon.
Responding, the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro assured that all the affected communities would be invited to Akure for amicable resolution.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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August 24, 2025By
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
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August 24, 2025By
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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.
In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”
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Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.
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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
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August 24, 2025By
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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.
In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!
“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.
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The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.
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Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.
“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.
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