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Delta: Lack Of Factories, Poor Power Supply Decried

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2 years ago

November 4, 2023

Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, Mr Emmanuel Ogidi, has said that despite the oil and gas resources deposited in Isokoland of the state, no community in the locality can boast of power supply or factories.

Ogidi spoke at the official launch of the Isoko Outstanding Personalities/Awards ceremony held in the Oleh community on Saturday.

He observed that the Uzere community in Isoko North Local Government Area is the second community in Nigeria where oil was discovered, but attributed the noticeable lack of socioeconomic development in Isokoland to what he tagged “Pull Him Down” syndrome among the people.

“Isoko Nation is full of persons with PHD also known as “Pull Him Down” syndrome,” he said.

He advised the Isoko people to put a halt to the practice of pulling down their own, especially their leaders and mentors.

Rather, he enjoined them to embrace unity, unite in love as a people, and thereby move the Isoko nation forward.

He said, “I am not saying the leaders have done exceptionally well. The Isokos have no representatives at the federal and state levels, including at the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission.”

While disclosing how some Isoko people truncated his political ambitions in 1991 when he made moves to vie for a political seat, he recalled how he consulted the late Otobo, who in turn directed that he meet with certain persons within Isoko land.

“Those he asked me to go and see, killed my dreams”, he lamented just as he urged the Isoko people to stop the practices of pulling down their own, especially their leaders and mentors and unite in love as a people and move Isoko nation forward.

Ogidi commended an activist in the area, Comrade Felida Osede Essi, Publisher of Isoko Mirror Newspapers, for promoting the ideals of the Isoko nation and particularly for writing the book.

“You have done well by reminding us of the great sons and daughters of what they’re doing and for encouraging us,” he stated.

Earlier in an address, Essi urged the people of Isoko ethnic nationalities to unite and speak with one voice for the interests and development of Isoko land.

She also appealed to the government at all levels as well as corporate bodies and well-to-do individuals to support Isoko youths in their creative endeavours to reduce unemployment and, by implication, reduce crime and immorality to their barest minimum.

The Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Project Monitoring and Audit, Dr GoodNews Agbi, who also spoke at the event urged the people to encourage intellectual works, especially among the youths, saying this will go a long way in helping to attract development to the Isoko nation.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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20 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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20 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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20 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.