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BEDC Donates Motorized Hand Washing Machines To Franchise States

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5 years ago

August 7, 2020

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, has procured and donated over 100 motorized hand washing machines to the four states of its franchise.

Edo State received 30, Delta 30, Ekiti and Ondo received 20 of the motorized hand washing machines respectively.

Mr. Abel Emechaizam, chief head, BEDC, Edo State, while making delivering of the hand washing machines, noted that it is part of the distribution company’s relief packages in this COVID-19 pandemic to various states of its franchise.

He emphasized that the specialised hand washing machines are specifically for communities; Federal Government agencies; hospitals; markets; palaces; and other public places where people gather in large number.

Picture of donation to Federal Neo-psychaitric Hospital, Benin

” These hand washing machines are specifically for communities; Federal Government agencies; hospitals; markets; palaces, etc.

” This donation is just one of the first set we are presenting for this exercise, every other palliative will follow; this donation is a continuous exercise; a lot will follow.

” There are a lot of palliative we have for the public but this one is peculiar because we want members of the public to form an habit,” he said.

While urging members of the public to change their lives styles particularly in the practice of proper hygiene, Emechaizam noted that COVID-19 has become part of us and has come to stay.

On her part, Mrs. Felicia Nlemoha, head corporate social responsibility, BEDC, said the donation is a step further to show that the company is interested in the people and communities they serve.

According to her, safety is paramount to BEDC, and such has been identified, adding that, “the new habit, the new culture of hand washing and other hygienes is something we as people will encourage.”

Receiving the hand washing machines on behalf the management, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Professor Stanley, deputy chairman, Medical Adversory Committee of the hospital thanked BEDC management for the donation and urged other corporate organisations to join in the fight against the pandemic.

Donation to UBTH

Also receiving the washing machines at the Federal Neo-psychaitric Hospital, Acting Chief Medical Doctor of the Hospital, Dr. Imadfidon Agbonile said the donation was timely and appreciated, just as he added that the hospital needs more of it.

He added that the hospital needs more of medical consumables than ever before and called on other organisations to emulate BEDC.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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15 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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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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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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15 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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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.”

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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15 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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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.

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.

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.