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Edo Deputy Gov, Idahosa, Assures Of Virile Public Service

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April 15, 2025

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has given the assurance that the present administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo would bequeath the state a virile public and civil service for effective service delivery.

Idahosa noted that the Okpebholo-led administration had continued to harness and tap from the experiences and knowledge of the Forum of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries to refocus and rejig the state’s bureaucracy.

According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was said to have given the assurance while playing host to members of the Forum who paid him a courtesy call in Benin.

Idahosa described members of the forum as a think tank and fountain of knowledge, whose professional efficiency was needed to stimulate, enhance, and enthrone effectiveness and efficiency in the system.

While commending members of the Forum for their meritorious and unblemished service to the state, he stressed that the legacies they left behind remained referenced pictures when reviewing the contribution of civil and public service in evaluating the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state.

“On behalf of the government,and the governor of Edo State, be assured that we will continue to tap from your wealth of experience, to strengthen the civil and public service, and other critical institutions saddled with the responsibility of building a vibrant state economy,” he said.

Chairman of the Forum, Usi Osemwowa, said the visit was to identify with the governor and his deputy in their victory at the elections petition tribunal and established a strong bond of relationship with the administration.

The Forum according to him, was formed in 2018, with few members, but had witnessed steady growth to more than 128 active members, fostering unity and cohesion.

He informed the deputy governor that this year’s annual luncheon of the Forum scheduled for the end of April would feature a public health lecture on arthritis, prevention, and drugs to mitigate the ailments.

Osemwowa said the Forum made up of seasoned administrators, and technocrats, was determined to assist the government in promoting good governance and stimulate the growth of the state economy.

Present during the visit were the 93 years old, first Surveyor General in the defunct Mid-West Region, Sir S. J. Ojeikere, former Head of Service and Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Princess Ekiuwa Inneh, Prof. Johnson Egonmwan, Prince M. M Ogedengbe, who is the Chairman, Board of Trustee (BOT) of the Forum.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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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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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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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.