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Saboteurs Against Presidential Amnesty Reforms – General Ndiomu

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Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, in Niger Delta, Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has vowed to continue with ongoing reforms.

He said saboteurs were peddling lies and sponsoring allegations against the PAP despite President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment to the success of the programme.

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Ndiomu spoke at the weekend during a meeting with traditional rulers in Warri, Delta State, weeks after a similar gathering.

READ ALSO: Name One Non-Niger Deltan In PAP Scholarship List, Group Tackles Ndiomu

The monarchs were led to the parley by His Majesty, King Joseph Timiyan, the paramount ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom.

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Ndiomu noted that he would have failed from the onset if he maintained status quo and allowed the “irregularities” discovered in capturing beneficiaries of the amnesty.

“It is difficult to bring about change when people are used to certain ways that bring them benefits, even if the ways do not conform with the purpose for which the programme was set up,” he said.

The retired General explained that the decision to delist some beneficiaries was to sanitize the system and ensure transparency.

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Ndiomu further confirmed the current PAP administration has almost cleared all debts inherited from past administrations.

He disclosed talks were in progress with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and other agencies to absolve graduates and non-graduates from the South-South.

READ ALSO: Presidential Amnesty Allegedly Delists 1,714 members, Group Threatens Shutdown

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Ndiomu announced that before the end of March, another set of ex-agitators would be employed into the Federal Civil Service.

The administrator said the PAP was leveraging on the pipeline surveillance contract being handled by Tompolo’s company, Tantita Security Services, to absorb a number of ex-agitators.

In his remarks, King Timiyan, Chairman of Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum in Delta, regretted how past leaderships of the amnesty programme dealt directly with ex-agitators without consulting them.

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The current leadership of the Amnesty Programme is a bit different, and I think he (Ndiomu) is going to do better,” the monarch added.

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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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