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Edo Govt Pledges Inclusiveness For Visually Impaired Persons

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6 months ago

March 11, 2025

Edo State Government has expressed commitment to providing quality education and employment opportunities for the visually impaired persons in the state.

The government also pledged to protect, uphold, and give special consideration to the well-being and livelihood of the visually impaired citizens and residents of the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by Friday Aghedo, the
Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and made available to newsmen in Benin on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the state deputy governor made the pledge when he hosted members of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, Edo State chapter, led by its chairman, Evang. Lucky Imafidon, who were in the Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday.

The deputy governor highlighted the importance of the virtually challenged persons and their significant contributions to the economic development of the state.

He said: “I am so delighted to have you here today. We understand the challenges you are facing. We acknowledge that visually impaired persons are a significant part of our society.

“The Eso State Government affirms its commitment to quality education and employment opportunities for visually impaired persons.

“As the government , we are committed, and we will stand by you as you go on with your business and the different activities of your life.

“We understand the role of government in a very crucial aspect like this. I want you to know that the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo is a listening governor, and by the grace of God, we will have the opportunity later on, to discuss this visit, and he will invite you for a meeting.

“I want you to know that you are of priority to us as a government, and we are going to match words with action.

“So, on behalf of the government, and the good people of Edo state, I want to thank you for this visit, and pray that God Almighty will first and foremost meet your needs while the state government will do its part,” Idahosa reassured.

Earlier in his address, the chairman of the association, Imafidon, congratulated Idahosa and Okpebholo on their electoral victory, noting that the association was optimistic that the Monday Okpebholo-led administration would pay special attention to the challenges, needs, and yearnings of the blind and visually impaired citizens and residents of the state.

Also, the General Secretary of the association, Akhabue Matthew, commended the deputy governor for prioritising and awarding the association a special recognition just within a few months of assumption of office.

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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.