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Bauchi Governor To FRSC Officials: Stop Collecting Bribe From Drivers

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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state on Thursday warned officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to stop collecting tips from commercial drivers in the state.

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The governor gave the warning in Bauchi while distributing 655 tricycles and 154 commercial buses to some beneficiaries in order to ease transportation while enforcing the protocol of social distancing as a means of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

The governor revealed that the state would come up with executive orders that would make the people of the state to be more safe and secured from all aspects of their national lives.

READ ALSO: Bauchi Gov Distributes 655 Tricycles, 154 Buses To Ease Transportation

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“At this point, I want to call on other enforcing agencies, like the road safety, I have noticed that sometimes they stay within the town and they will just be collecting money from the drivers and forcing them into unnecessary problems.

“I will not allow that, I’ve already initiated discussion with the state Assembly and with the Chief Judge, we are going to come up with executive orders that will make us safe and secured from all aspects of our national lives.

“We must do that in order to provide some succour and solace to our people.

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“We are not inimical to the activities being done by them, but I’m calling on them publicly that I will not stay aloof and allow my people to be subjected to the agony of collection and collection unnecessarily,” Mohammed stated.

The governor also appreciated the federal government through the ministry of Finance and the World Bank for providing monetary assistance to the state government which it used to carry out most of the projects in the state.

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“People are asking me where am I getting extra money than the other states, I’m getting the same resources.

“What we are doing here, I want to acknowledge the contribution of the World Bank which has given state governments some resources in terms of performance and we are supposed to build SMEs and institutions.

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“I thank the federal government, the federal ministry of finance and of course the World Bank for this assistance,” he said.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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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.

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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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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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READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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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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.

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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.

READ ALSO:Obi Blames Tinubu For 70% Investment Crash

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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.

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“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

READ ALSO:Tinubu Subsidises Kidney Dialysis Cost By 76% In Federal Hospitals

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

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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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