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Edo Deputy Gov To Christian Community: Expect Success Stories From Okpebholo’s Administration

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3 months ago

May 16, 2025

Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on Thursday told Christians to expect success stories from the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo based on the resolve to keep true to the campaign promises of using good governance to promote the kingdom of God.

The deputy governor who stated this while playing host to Rev. Fr. Raphael Anojie, the Parish Priest, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, said the body of Christ had a good story to tell based on the ability of the christian community to produce the present governor and his deputy.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Friday Aghedo, Anojie was accompanied by members of the Parish Church Council (PCC), and select landlords of the street, in a courtesy call to the deputy governor on Thursday.

Idahosa noted that the governor and himself were not nominal but practising Christians who were out to do the body of Christ proud in Edo State.

He requested for prayers and support from Christians, the church and the people of the state to be able to finish well as this administration was poised to ensure good governance and adherence to the rule of law in society.

He maintained that the body of Christ in Edo state would be strengthened under the present administration of Okpebholo, who is bent on creating success stories in every facet of the society.

Idahosa promised to give feedback to his principal based on areas of needs of the Holy Trinity Catholic community, adding that he would be with them at their upcoming “Feast Day” on June 15.

Anojie, who had earlier commended the deputy governor for fulfilling his campaign commitment to the Church, presented him with a customised card on behalf of the church.

He observed that the visitation to the office of the deputy governor was divine for both the church, which is 40 years in existence and its host community, Nomayo Street, which is in dire need of road rehabilitation.

He stated that true to the traditional role of the church which acts as the vanguard and voice for the people, the Holy Trinity Catholic Church is about to build a cottage school for learning and empowerment of children within the community.

He thanked Hon. Idahosa and his political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC,) for their commitment to the development of the state.

In related development, representatives of Sokponba Communities of Orhionmwon Local Government Area led by its Chairman, Godfrey Ogbonmwan, also met with and presented documents to the deputy governor, to expedite action on reclaiming and getting full benefits of oil wells located within their communities which they claimed have been seized by Seplat PLC and other oil companies.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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11 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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11 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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11 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.