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FG To Provide Transport Services To 1.7 Million Pregnant Women – Official

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November 1, 2024

Mr Nasir Yakubu, the Head, Claims Management, National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), says the federal government would provide free emergency transportation services to 1.7 million pregnant rural dwellers in the country.

Yakubu stated this in Bauchi on Friday during state’s stakeholders engagement for rural ambulance and transportation services implementation in the state.

According to him, this would be achieved and carried out under the World Bank assisted NEMSAS through the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (SEMSAS) across the 15 selected impact project states by December, 2025, with Bauchi being one of them.

“President Bola Tinubu’s drive in accelerating Nigeria towards achieving universal health coverage through last mile access to quality health care is envisaged to be actualised through a sector wide approach programme.

“This programme is themed Nigeria health sector renewal investment initiatives championed by the Coordinating Minister of Health.

“Crucial to this strategy is a need to ensure access to appropriate, effective, efficient and timely emergency transport for rural dwellers who bear the brunt from observed limited access to health care through evidence-based emergency service programmes.

“One of the goals of this programme is to drive demand for, and improve access to timely, effective, and efficient Rural emergency services and maternal transportation for 1.7million pregnant rural dwellers in 15 Selected impact project states by December 2025,” he said.

He also said that the programme aimed to provide 24/7 medical emergency services to citizens who need it anywhere at no cost for the first 48 hours with a fleet of different categories of Ambulances.

Also speaking, the Bauchi state Commissioner for Health, Dr Sani Dambam, says that the Federal Government’s NEMSAS programme is a life saving initiative.

He commended President Bola Tinubu and Dr Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare for the programme, adding that it’s a life saving initiative that would be sustained by the state government.

Represented by Dr Suleiman Abubakar, Director, Medical Services, Ministry of Health, Dambam said that the federal government had successfully launched NEMSAS through the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (SEMSAS) in Bauchi state.

“It is in that line that the officials from NEMSAS paid a visit to have a meeting on how to Kickstart the programme on a proper note.

“We sincerely appreciate the effort of Mr President and that of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare because this is by far one of the best interventions that is going to impact positively on our rural populace.

“We will be displaying injustice to the federal government if we refuse to say that this intervention is one of the best things that happened to the Nigeria population.

“This is because where most of our people are dying is during emergencies and this scheme is for good and it’s going to crash our maternal mortality and under 5 mortality.

“The government is coming to say that right from your room, there is somebody who is going to lift you, take you to a medical centre where you will spend 48 hours receiving treatment free of charge,” he said.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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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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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.