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Obaseki’s SSA Vows To Flush Out Criminality In Edo Waterways, Forest

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March 28, 2022

Mr. Desmond Selekowei Kororo, the newly appointed Senior Special Assistant to Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Security of Waterways and Forestry, has vowed to use all within his disposal to rid the state’s waterways and forest of all forms of criminality and illegality perpetrated by some unscrupulous elements.

INFO DAILY reports that, until his appointment, Kororo was the youth chairman of Gelegelegbene community and currently the Chief Security Officer of the community and Sector Commander of Edo Security Network in charge of Gelegelegbene and its environs.

Kororo, who made the vow during a chat with INFO DAILY, said security has been what he had been doing effectively, stressing that now that he has the backing of the government and being an eye of Mr Governor, he would do all his possible best to discharge the responsibility given to him.

While sending a stern warning to all carrying out all manner of illegal activities and criminality both on waterways and forests in the state to desist from such, Kororo said it’s not going to be business as usual, and that the law will soon catch up with such persons.

He added: “All those involved in such acts should desist from such with immediate effect or face the wrath of the law.

“Charity they say begins at home, hence I will kick-start my operation and surveillance from my own area- the waterways and communities therein. I will go through all the areas and fish out those hiding to do evil.

“The Okomu National Park is not going to be spared. All those carrying out illegality activities, are going to face the consequences. You can’t be felling government trees and expect such government to fold its arms and watch. The Governor has ordered me, and I am going to deliver exactly his message.

“And all those carrying out illegal activities in our creeks should refrain from it or face wrath of the law as the government is ready to deal seriously with them,” he added.

While thanking Obaseki for finding him worthy of this important appointment, the Sector Commander promised to undertake the task ahead of him to the best of his ability, putting all the experiences he had acquired throughout his working as a sector commander of the Edo State Security Network

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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.