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Boundary Dispute: Court Dismisses Edo Community’s Appeal, Upholds Benin Monarch’s Resolution

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4 months ago

May 7, 2025

The Appeal Court Sitting in Benin has dismissed an appeal filed by Egbirhe Community, challenging the judgement of the Edo State High Court which upheld the resolution conducted by the Oba of Benin on boundary dispute between Okhuoromi and the Appellants.

The claimants (Egbirhe ) had in suit marked B/361/2019, dragged the respondents (Okhuoromi), both in Oredo Local Government Area in Edo before the Edo State High Court 1, presided over then by the former Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Esther Edigin (rtd).

The claimants, amongst others, claimed that the Resolution of the Customary Arbitration conducted by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II was compromised by the palace emissaries sent by the monarch to carryout the boundary demarcation for the parties in dispute

Egbirhe prayed the trial court to set aside the resolution of the Oba and declare them owners of the area in dispute.

Ruling on the matter, the trial court held that the resolution of the Benin Monarch stands, adding that Egbirhe are not only binded by the resolution but also estopped from instituting any suit in whatsoever form on the issues determined by the Oba.

“They (Egbirhe) are bound by the decision of the Oba as the decision is against them. The Oba’s decision stands.

“The Claim suit is uncalled for, most unnecessary, and a waste of precious time that this Court would channeled to other cases. Claimants’ suit is dismissed in its entirety”, the trial Court held

Aggrieved with the judgement of the trial court, Egbirhe through their counsel, E.O. Eghobamien (SAN), filed a Notice of appeal on May 14, 2021, containing five grounds of appeal at the Appeal Court, and prayed the court to grant their appeal.

On their part, the Respondents (Okhuoromi) through their counsel, Prince P.E. Uwadiae Esq, prayed the court to dismiss the appeal, claiming that it lacks merit and affirm the decision of the trial Court.

The 3-mam Appeal Court headed by Justice Bitrus Gyarazama Sanga, in a unanimous decision held that the appeal was bereft of merit.

“It is hereby dismissed and the judgement delivered by E.A. Edigin, CJ; on 28th April, 2021 in Suit No. B/361/2019 is affirmed”.

Reacting to the appeal court ruling, elders of Okhuoromi community during a press conference commended the court for standing for justice by affirming the decision of the trial Court.

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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.