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Edo NUJ Members To Enjoy Free Medical Tests, Foreign Trips, Says Council Chairman
Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, says members of the union in the state would be given three days free medical test bid for August 26, 27 and 28.
The chairman disclosed in Benin on Friday when executive and members of the Edo Broadcasting Service, EBS, chapel paid him a courtesy visit at the conference room of the council’s secretariat in Benin.
While noting that he takes members’ welfare paramount, the chairman said this was to reduce death rates among members and to ensure they are in sound health while they go about their professional jobs on daily basis.
Comrade Alenkhe who said arrangement had been perfected with Edo State Ministry of Health for the three days free medical tests, noted that journalists work under pressure as a result of the demand of the profession.
“Starting from August 26 to 28, we are starting a free medical test here at the press centre. We have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Health to that effect. We need to know our health status as journalists even as we go after the news on daily basis. So, medical doctors of international standard are coming here to carry out all sorts of tests on our members. After the test, those that need more medical attention would be referred to necessary medical facilities,” he added.
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Speaking on other activities mapped out for members of the council, the Edo NUJ Chairman said arrangement had been also perfected to take members who have shown interest on foreign trips to the United State of America and Germany.
Seated at the conference centre are members of the union
He said: “During our electioneering, one of the promises we made was to take our members on foreign tour. In line with this, we made arrangement with the Nigeria Immigration Service in Edo for a quick passport processing, and today, all members that applied have gotten their international passports. More so, those that applied for our foreign trips will soon embark on it. They are going to the US and Germany.”
Earlier, chairman, EBS chapel of the NUJ, Oliver Ijiogbe, lauded the council Chairman for the unprecedented work done in the council within the short period of time he assumed office.
While expressing his chapel commitment to supporting the chairman and his executive, Comrade Ijiogbe pleaded to the council’s Chairman who incidentanlly is from the EBS chapel to show him the model he (Alenkhe) applied in achieving such giant stride within the short time so he can replicate such in his chapel.
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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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