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NUJ OSBC Chapel Holds Ancestors Day In Grand Style
All roads lead to Pen Resource Centre, Ile Awiye, Oke Baale, Osogbo, tomorrow morning, where the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, OSBC Chapel would be celebrating their past leaders, presenting professional Awards to some outstanding members and Award of Excellence to selected icons, who have impacted positively on the people.
Among those to be celebrated at the event tagged “Ancestors Day”, are Elder Smolette Adetoyese Shittu-Alamu, Late Babatunde Idowu, Mrs Adejumoke Akinjiola, Prince Akinola Owolabi, Ayoade Adedayo and Hon. Bamidele Salam. Other Celebrants are Pastor Babatunde Oguntomi, Prince Olusola Ajiboye, Mr Babatunde Fanawopo, Alhaji Oluwatoyin Yusuf, Late Tunde Adeyemo and Mr Nathaniel Oyegoke, who had, at one time or the other, led the OSBC Chapel of the NUJ.
The 4-in-1 event would also witness the delivery of Independence Anniversary Lecture, with the Topic: Sixty Four Years Of Struggling After Freedom: Which Way Nigeria?, to be delivered by Prof Abdwasiu Oyedokun-Ali, from the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, in Ekiti State.
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NUJ, OSBC Chapel will also present Awards of Excellence to dignitaries, including Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, Honourables Dele Salam, Olusoji Adetunji, and Maruf Adewale Gangaria, who are members of the National Assembly as well as Engr. Olalekan Badmus, the Executive Director of Nigerian Port Authority, NPA; Otunba Rotimi Rominiyi, a Senior Business Executive from United Kingdom and Comrade Ayodele Agboola, another Business Executive based in the US.
The Olowu of Kuta Kingdom, Oba Hameed Adekunle Oyelude Tegbosun III, CON, is the Royal Host; and the Olororuwo of Ororuwo, Oba Qamarudeen Adeyemi Adeyanju Alawode IV, the Royal Father of the day. Retired DIG Gazali Adewale Lawal is Father of the Day, while an American based Tech Expert, Prince Saheed Olalekan OYETUNDE will Chair the occasion.
The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on OSBC Matters, Dr Femi Adefila; the Chairman, OSBC Board of Directors, Engineer Mayowa Olosho; the Director General/Permanent Secretary of OSBC Conglomerate, Mrs Jolaade Igbaroola and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Mrs Abimbola Babatunde are all Chief Hosts for the occasion.
On Friday, September 27, there is going to be a Special Jumat Service at the NACOMYO School Jumat Mosque, Ayetoro, Osogbo, as the last event on the line-up of activities for the week.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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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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
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.”
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
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.
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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.
“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.
“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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