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Edo 2020: Iyoha Eyes Osadebey House, Berates Money Politics

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6 years ago

November 25, 2019

Governorship aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN), In the forthcoming 2020 Edo State governorship election, Mr. John Darlington Iyoha, has berated the money induced politics practiced in the country partucularly during election, saying vote buying has brought the nation to the pitiable state it is at present.

Mr. Iyoha urged the electorates not to be bought over by some “unscrupulous” politicians, saying “say no to financial inducement rather stand by your vote and let your vote count.”

The governorship aspirant who was at Evbotubu ward 1 of Egor Local Government Area of the state to receive defectors from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Party of Nigeria, assured them of bringing revolution in the economic, power and other sectors in the state if voted into power come 2020.

“We are going to give Edo State wind turbine within six months as it is application in Europe and other developed nations, and before you know it, there will be electricity everywhere. I am on a rescue mission.

“What we intend to do, we are going to introduce a smart card, this smart card will qualify you for all the entitlements as Edo State citizen. We are going to introduce a special food farm in all the senatorial district and that will lead to creation of job.

“We are going to develop the state to near world service infrastructure; we are going to produce and bring in investors to the state so our people can enjoy a better life. But what wiill qualify you for all these is your smart card. We are going to set up food outlet across the state whereby things will be sold at cheaper rate and you can only access such via the smart card.

“When you present your smart card like ATM to the designated food outlet it will be inserted into the system and when you are identified as Edo indigenes, you will be given at discount, that is what is obtainable in Europe. But you must do this within one week interval else when you go to another outlet to use the card, the system will identify you”, he added.

According to him, as an experienced business man who had run business in the Europe and other developed country, he was ready to bring a better life to Edo citizens if given the opportunity to serve his people.

He said, “We can replicate the better life enjoy in Europe and else where in Edo State and this will not make people to look for greener pastures even through the Mediterranean Sea and other illegal routes which has led to untimely death of many of our people.”

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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19 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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19 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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19 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.