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Edo Govt Faces Legal Battle As Sacked Officials Challenge Termination
Members of the dissolved Edo State Civil Service Commission have instituted a suit before the Benin Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) challenging their removal from office, which they said is unconstitutional.
They are calling for their reinstatement and claiming damages of N250 million as compensation for the purported abrupt termination of their appointment.
The suit marked NICN/BEN/06/2025 between the removed members namely, Iguodala Aluyi, Ehi Obaseki, Adegboyega Gilbert, Juliana Olatunji and Margaret Ohiowele as Respondent against the Edo state government, the governor of the state, Deputy Governor, the Attorney General of the state, the Accountant General of the State and the Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly as Defendants gave them within 14 days for an appearance to be entered for them.
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They want to the court among other things to determine whether the constitution empowered the defendants to dissolve the Edo State Civil Service Commission, a body they said was created under section 197 of the 1999constitution, by means of a Publication dated December 17,2024.
The Respondents want the court to declare among other things that “the 1st defendant and 2nd defendant acted in excess of the powers vested in them under the 1999 constitution when they purportedly dissolved the Edo State Civil Service Commission by a publication dated December 17, 2024, that the publication dated December 17, 2024 emanating from the 2st defendant is unconstitutional, null, void and of no effect.”
They want the court to grant an order “setting aside the publication dated December 17,2024 purportedly dissolving the Edo State Civil Service Commission, that the 1st — 5th Claimants appointments as Chairman and members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission respectively made on 15thOctober,2024 are still valid and subsisting, that the 1st to 5th Claimants by law are entitled to a guaranteed tenure of five years removable only in accordance with the provisions of S. 201(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Nigeria.
“An order restraining the defendants, their agents, representatives or assigns from doing any act(s) which may prejudice the interest of the Claimants from discharging the functions or duties of their office pending the expiration of their term of office as stipulated in Section 199(1)© of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“That the 1st to 5th claimants are entitled to all their remunerations, their full salaries, allowances and benefits from October 15, 2024,the period when they were unlawfully removed by the 2nd defendant and until their tenure expires.
“General Damages in the sum of N250,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) suffered by the Claimants for the abrupt publication and purported termination, determination or disengagement as members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission for no just cause and the attendant odium associated with it.”
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
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.”
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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