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Esama @89: WMA President, Enabulele Receives Historic 100 Years-Old Bronze Artefact

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2 years ago

September 19, 2023

The President of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has described the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as a man of many parts who has positively impacted on the lives of so many people.

The WMA President made this commendation when he paid a special visit to the Esama of Benin to felicitate with him on his 89th birthday and to also brief him on the various activities he has so far undertaken in his position as President of the World Medical Association.

Thanking the grace of God in the life of the Esama, Dr. Enabulele said the birthday celebrant was one of the few Nigerians who had a passionate commitment to the growth and development of his state and country.

He stated that unlike some other privileged Nigerians who only invest outside the shores of Nigeria, the celebrant uniquely had most of his investments in Edo State and Nigeria, with positive impact on the local environment.

He averred that Nigeria needed more patriotic people of his lilk to positively turn around the fortunes of Nigeria.

“Esama is a unique philanthropist who lives here with us; supports local institutions, promotes healthcare, education, broadcasting, and business.’’

“Chief Esama is an outstanding man with luminous legacies we are all very proud of. He is inimitable and has touched so many lives with resultant blessings of God.”

“We can see the manifestation of God’s blessings in Chief Igbinedion’s life. We can see that Chief Igbinedion is still looking very young; that is the grace of God in his life. Our prayer for him is to continually look young, even as he advances in age.’’

“I am happy that I came to see the Esama today. We pray God to continually grant him quality life because he still has a lot to do to touch and better the lives of others.’’

While thanking the Esama for his valuable pieces of advice, prayers, blessings and support for his tenure as WMA President, Dr. Enabulele intimated the Esama with some of his strides as WMA President, some developments in the health sector, as well as the efforts of the World Medical Association in addressing some of the challenges confronting global health.

The highlight of the visit was the Esama’s presentation of a 100-year-old bronze artefact inherited from his late father, to the WMA President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele.

Presenting the bronze artefact to Dr. Enabulele, Chief Esama, in his words, said “I present this 100-year-old bronze artefact which I inherited from my late father, as a gift to you from my heart. I took it from my own archive.

“In my whole life, there are only two prominent people I have ever given this bronze artefact to; Yourself and one Emir in the North. I really cherish you and all your great achievements in life.”

Expressing his gladness over the special visit by the WMA President, Chief Igbinedion stated thus: “When I saw you, I was excited with great joy. I was very happy that you came to visit me, and to celebrate with me. Being an excellent son of Benin, Edo State, and Nigeria, you have made the Benins, Edos and Nigerians proud. With the impact you have created, every Benin and Edo Son and daughter, and indeed every Nigerian, will feel very proud to stand anywhere in the World. God bless you always.”

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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10 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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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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10 hours ago

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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11 hours ago

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.