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Edo Vanguard Man Bags Award Of Excellence, Dedicates Medal To Colleagues, Nigerian Masses

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One of the Edo State Correspondents of Vanguard newspaper, Prince Alemma Ozioruva Aliu, has bagged an Award of Excellence in his reportage in the state.

Aliu, a Prince of Igarra in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State was on Friday awarded alongside Edo State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Monday Osaigbovo; Pascal Ugbomhe, former member, Edo State House of Assembly; John Osamede Adun, also known as Bobezuwa, among others by the Coalition of Registered Polical Parties (CRPP) Edo State chapter.

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In his speech, chairman, CRPP, Edo State chapter, Samon Isibor said the award was given to encourage Aliu and other recipients to do more and also to let them to know that people are watching the Impacts they are making in the society.

Prince Alemma Ozioruva Aliu, Edo State Vanguard correspondent during the citation.

Our main purpose of organising the Award is to let the outstanding personalities/individuals that have torched the lives of our people in one way or the other know that people are watching the Impacts they made on our society. So that it encourages and spur them to do more,” he added.

While reliving the award, Aliu who was Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State council, said the award was a challenge for him to be more committed to his job, while dedicating the medal to his colleagues in the pen profession and the Nigerian masses.

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A former Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, Edo State council, Aliu was deployed to Edo State in 2008 as the Guardian newspaper correspondent before he joined the Vanguard in 2018.

As a graduate of Mass Communication who is committed to the profession, Aliu had received several awards including Award of Recognition for being the voice of the voiceless by Edo State Civil Society Coalition (EDOCSO).

He had also bagged Award of Excellence (Best Health Reporter of the Year, Print Media) by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Edo State and Award of Excellence by Critique Press Club, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi and several others.

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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.

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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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