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Godsent Foundation Offers Free Education To 207 Children, Feeds 1m In Five Years – President

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No fewer than one million (1,000,000,000) persons have benefited from the free daily feeding of Godsent Foundation’s free feeding programme since it inception five years ago.

The charity organisation, since it inception, had also taken from the streets a quite large number indigent children and offered them free education in the organisation’s owned school.

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President, Godsent Foundation, Ambassador Dion Osagie, made the disclosure while fielding questions from Benin-based journalists via online at the occasion of Godsent Foundation reunion held at Barcelona, Spain.

The reunion was themed: Effect of COVID: Moving Forward.

READ ALSO: Godsent Foundation @10: ‘We’ve Put Smile On Faces Of Thousands Of Widows, Less Privileged’ – Founder

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The President who said currently the Foundation has not less than 207 students from pre KG to Junior Secondary School (JSS III) who are going through free education in the Foundation’s school, added that the dream is to have a standard school where indigent children will enjoy free education to the fullest.

While noting that most of the children under free education were picked in the streets by his foundation and that the first set numbering 11 students have graduated, Dr. Osagie said if Nigeria can have a system whereby at least one child is taken off the streets, it will go a long way in addressing the insecurity bedeviling the country and other vices.

He added: “Prosperity is possible if we can come together. If we can remove one person from the streets every month, it is a big plus to addressing insecurity in Nigeria; it is a plus to developing the state and county. So, Godsent Foundation meeting this year in Barcelona is a way to show where we are coming from.

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“Godsent Foundation owns the only free school in Edo State. The school is operated by Godsent Foundation family. As we have one in Edo State, we can have in each local governments. And this is why we are meeting this year to see how we can move our school forward,” he added.

He continued: “Our free school has pre-KG, and KG1 to 3, primary 1-6 and JSS 1-3. Our goal is to have a standard school that will offer tuition-fee free education for all.

“We believe that education is the key to a better life. If we want to groom good leaders in Nigeria, we must offer them quality education. And it makes me very sad that many young persons are not in school because of the failure of government.”

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According to him, over a 100 children who were picked from the streets by Godsent Foundation have reunited with their respectively families and likewise doing well.

He disclosed that since the founding of the Foundation and all the good works done, not a single dime has been received from the government.

READ ALSO: Godsent Foundation’s ‘Mama Must Chop Rally’ Hits Benin, Police Disrupt Procession

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He added: “It may shock you to know that since we have been doing this programme far back five years ago, we have not received a dime from the government. It may also surprise you to know that we have not received any form of support from government. And this is a programme that has helped government solve more than 10000 cases.

“Godsent Foundation is just make up of people with likes mind; people with good heart. People who do not want to see others suffer. So, we come together to contribute for the common welfare of our people.”

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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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