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International Widow’s Day: Group Empowers Widows With Interest-free Loan In Edo

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July 12, 2022

A non-Governmental Organization (NGO) known as Forum of Nigerian Women in Politics, (FONWIP), Tuesday, empowered three widows -Enoma Patience,Shegun Helen and Odiam Juliet with the sum of N50,000 interest-free loan each to mark the 2022 International Widows’ Day Celebration in Benin City, Edo State.

The group also organized training with a theme: ‘Sustainable Solutions For Widow’s Financial Independence’for women in Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SMSE) to address problems of management that women face in business and work.

Speaking at the event, the President of FONWIP, Florence Igbinigie, said the organization decided to mark this year’s widow’s day by building up their capacities in business and supporting them with interest-free loans to help boost their economic lives towards sustainable solutions and giving them economic independence.

Igbinigie, who was represented by Mrs. Joy Adodo said: “FONWIP, a non Governmental non-profit-making organization is established to redress issues against women and girls’ development. Today, we have decided to mark this year’s widow’s day by building up their capacities in business and supporting them with interest-free revolving loans to help boost their economic lives towards sustainable solutions and giving them economic independence.

“Widows face many issues that militate against their existence of which finance is a key determining factor. Hence this year’s theme is an attempt to show how the woman is attached to her spouse. After which at his demise, the problems faced are ignored by family members, the community, and policymakers.

“One of every ten African women above the age of fourteen is widowed and six percent are divorced, while 1.3 of approximately 258 million widow’s globally are child widows according to UN Women Report,” She said.

Mrs. Joy Igbinedion, CEO, Gifted World, in her keynote address advised that for a woman to succeed, she has to be organised, invest in herself and stay focused, adding that success to business needs patience.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Enoma Patience, thanked Igbinigie, the president of (FONWIP) for empowering them.

“I thank Hon Florence Igbingie, the president of FONWIP. I am happy that I have been empowered. I have been into petty trading and with this the volume of money, my businessss will increase, ” She said.

June 23rd is set aside every year by United Nations to look into issues affecting widows around the world and on what must be done to safeguard and advance their rights.

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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.