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Edo Assembly Member Empowers Women, Promises Support For Indigent Students

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2 years ago

December 18, 2023

The member representing Ovia Northeast Constituency I, at the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Iguodala Aiguobarueghian, Esq. has empowered 41 women in the constituent with the sum of 50,000 each to support their businesses.

He said the fund would be used to support their trade for one year, and thereafter transferred to other beneficiaries.

This was just as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator also pledged a personal support fund for “indegents students education who are genuinely in need.”

He stated this during a town hall meeting with the people of his constituent at Ekiadolor community, Ovia Northeast Local Government Area of Edo State.

Aiguobarueghian said the empowerments were in fulfillment of his electioneering promises to the people, adding, “I went to school with not a very rich background and it was really difficult.

“As a result of that, I have always had this nag to support any indegents students that have genuine needs.”

Continuing, he described the town hall meeting as apt, because according to him, “it serves as an avenue for the people to access people in government.

“And as someone who had interest in government, I have always known that there’s a void not filled.

“That was why during my campaigns, I told the people that I am not going to subsume their wishes if elected, but ensure that what they desire is articulated through me.

“So, in articulating people’s dream, you must have a forum to get it poured out to you. And the only way to do that is through a town hall meeting like this where people are given the leadway to talk as they wish.

“I thank God we are able to see it under an environment of conviviality and peace where people are able to speak on their own without having to shout down on anybody.

“My happiness is that what they expressed as their needs are exactly the same thing that we are thinking is the duties of government towards them.

“Most of the issues that were raised for implementation… I am happy to tell you that they are already in the draft bill for the appropriation law that is already before the House of Assembly.

“Those that are not there, we will make efforts to incorporate them so that at end of the day, it will be a case of wishes met,” he stated.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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22 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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22 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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22 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.