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Edo Govt, APC Bicker Over Alleged Shooting, Attack On INEC CVR Personnel

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1 year ago

May 29, 2024

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state government on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, traded words over an alleged attack and shooting at Idia College, Benin, one of the venues of INEC Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr. Chris Nehikhare, in a statement issued had accused the APC of attacking the CVR centre some days ago with thugs in an attempt to halt the process.

Nehikhare, while condemning the alleged attack and shooting which according to him led to the injury of an innocent student, said it was the APC attempt to “stir violence and cause crisis in the state, in a desperate move to halt the process.”

“To say the least, this is most troubling, disheartening, and shameful and is never a way to play the opposition role expected of a responsible opposition party.

“It is utterly appalling that a political party would resort to attacking a CVR center to obstruct eligible voters from registering to participate in an election that they are contesting. One is left to wonder how the APC plans to get the electorate to vote for their candidate,” he said.

But reacting, the State Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Osehobo Ofure, accused Nehikhare of disinformation, saying “officials who are monitoring the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise have reported no such incident.”

Ofure said rather than feeding Edo people lies, Nehikhare and the PDP should explain “how their governorship candidate, Asue Akintunde Ighodalo, came about the voter’s card he submitted on his INEC nomination forms, considering he only registered as a voter this week.”

Ofure added: “Nehikhare’s allegations of a recent attack and shooting at Idia College, and his vague reference to the incident as taking place “a couple of days ago” without specifying a date, are not only fabricated but fraudulent.”

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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14 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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14 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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14 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.