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PHOTOS: Joy, Eulogies As DSP Danfulani Bows Out Of Service

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3 years ago

September 2, 2023

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It was a moment of joy and eulogies at Aduwawa Divisional Police Headquarters, Benin, on Friday as men and women of the division; family members (immediate and extended) gathered to celebrate Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tonghan Victoria Danfulani as she takes a bow out of active service after 35 years of a meritorious service.

Men and women of the division, family members who spoke at the send off party described DSP Danfulani (retired) as a meticulous police officer worthy of emulation.

In his short speech, the Divisional Police Officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Martins Ukadike said Danfulani was a committed police officer who handles her duty with the needed dedication.

Describing DSP Danfulani (rtd.) as an officer who was always open to learning and never angry when scolded, SP Ukadike said: “When you see her in uniform, you will want to join the police force. She always looks very neat and gallant, worthy of emulation. So I want to implore every officer here to emulate.”

DSP Danfulani (rtd.) And her son ASP Ayobami in a Salute.

On DSP Danfulani’s commitment to her work, the DPO added: “Danfulani was a committed police officer who never get angry when she is scolded. She will rather take correction and learn from her mistakes. She’s a friend to all; she a police officer you will want to work with.”

Also speaking on the personality of DSP Danfulani (rtd.) Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Abdulazeez Babatunde described her as an officer who wants the growth of her junior ones.

On his part, one her younger brothers, Chief Ben Bowei described his elder sister as a meticulous and hardworking sister, adding “she is a sister and a mother to me and many of us, I am in no way close to her in age.”

He continued: “As a police officer, she has brought growth and development to her village. The hamlet of those days, with her contributions, has become a big village or town.”

Officers, family members celebrating with DSP Danfulani (rtd)

Responding in a very emotional manner, DSP Danfulani (rtd.) thanked God and those who stood by her ɗuring her sojourn in the Nigeria Police Force, saying many she started with fell by the way side.

She said in an emotional manner, “Through the trials; the challenges; the hazards, my unwavering faith guided me. While many I enlisted with took many parts, God’s grace found me and his mercy held me steadfast, allowing me to attain the honourable rank of DSP.

“As the Bible says, “the race is not to swift… (Eccles. 9:11).

“My journey was not by my power neither was it by my strength nor might, but by the Lord’s grace ensuring I was never consumed.” (Sic).

During her service years, DSP Danfulani (rtd.) served as a correspondent clerk; radio set operator; station writer; charge room officer; divisional crime officer to O/C family unit and administrative officer.

She also served under the African Union peace keeping mission in Mogadishu, Somalia, where she became the public information officer in a contingent of 160 personnel.

Though she joined the police force with Secondary school Certificate, DSP Danfulani (rtd), was able to bag a degree in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.

She also attended Police Detective College, Enugu where she secured a certificate in antifraud course 17/92.

Hungered for knowledge, DSP Danfulani (rtd.) proceeded to Mogadishu to under go a training in strategic communications master class.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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39 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.