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Edo Guber: Benin Monarch Advocates For Corps Members Safety

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Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called for the protection of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
that would be deployed as adhoc staff during the September 19 Governorship election in Edo.

Oba Ewuare II made the call on Thursday when the Director-General, NYSC, Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim paid him a courtesy in his palace in Benin.

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The call for the protection of members of the NYSC was as a result of the violence its consequence worries that have heralded the poll.

READ ALSO: Edo Guber: Butchers Shutdown Markets, Endorse Obaseki Re-election Bid

The Oba said he would join force with Ibrahim to ensure full protection of corps members who will be participating in the September 19 governorship election.

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Oba Ewuare explained that the concept of the NYSC to foster national unity and understanding must be upheld, stressing that the palace authority is doing everything within its powers to ensure safety of corps members in the state before, during and after the election.

He said, “There is need for the Corps members to be protected because of the desperate attitude of some politicians.

READ ALSO: Election Tension: Oba Of Benin Proposes Six Years Single Term For Gov, President

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“Desperate aspiration of politicians is not worth the blood of any corps member, they must be corps protected from any attack.”

Corroborating the monarch call for Corps memebrs protection, the NYSC boss said corps members are not partisans but only to discharge their patriotic duties to their fatherland.

Ibrahim also revealed that the NYSC is closely working with the presidential task force on covid -19 ahead of the nation wide orientation camps opening for fresh Corps members in order to ensure pandemic free exercise.

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READ ALSO: ‘Stop The Shootings, Don’t Turn Edo To A Laughing Stock’, Oba Of Benin Tells Politicians

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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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.

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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

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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.”

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READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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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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.

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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.

READ ALSO:Obi Blames Tinubu For 70% Investment Crash

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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.

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“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

READ ALSO:Tinubu Subsidises Kidney Dialysis Cost By 76% In Federal Hospitals

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

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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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