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Seadogs Pyrates Provide Free Medical Services To Benin Residents

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February 2, 2023

As its way of giving back to the society particularly the environment it holds it quarterly meeting, the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates ( (NAS), on Thursday, gave free medical services to hundreds of residents of Oluku community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

Speaking at the venue -Community Primary Healthcare Centre, Oluku, Benin – of the free medical services, Mr. Abiola Owoaje, NAS Capoon, said it has come to their knowledge that no matter how financially buoyant the government may be, it cannot take care of all the needs of its citizens hence the free medical services.

He urged corporate entities and individuals that are well to do to come out to contribute their parts to move the country forward in whatever capacity they might deem fit.

“We do recognised that no government can do everything, and no matter how much we want them to do, they don’t always have the resources to do everything.

“This is where we come in to try and give a little bit of support to the government and also highlights areas where we feel some medical services need to be improved within the community.

“For example, we have a bit of data based of different people that we have treated over time and through this data based, we can find out the kind of issues that are very prevailing within these communities. We relate these issues with the government as well that they need to pay a little bit more attention to these things as a form of advocacy for those communities where we carry out our services”,Owoaje said .

When asked about the number of persons meant to benefit from the free healthcare services, Owoaje said NAS does not place premium on numbers but on the quality of services render to those who need them.

“We don’t actually put target per say, we look at the community and look at how best we can provide these services.

“So, on average, we probably find a few hundred of people coming like 500, 300 but at the end of the day, it is not about trying to get target but we are trying to provide quality service to the people.

“We try to make it as wide spread as possible because we do realised also that even the people that we serve, not all of them have their means to go to the hospital to get the same services that are provided”, Owoaje added.

Mr. Abiola Owoaje, NAS Capoon

He advised the residents of the community to always go for check with the view to knowing their sugar level.

“One of the things that is quite common is the High Blood Pressure that we see among our citizens and this, as we all know, many people that have it do not really know that they have it because they don’t see any symptoms not until it gets very serious and at a dangerous level.

“This is something we also advocate that people should keep checking their Blood Pressure and sugar levels as well which is one of the key things that we provide in our services” he said.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Ogeleyinbo Omolayo, while Commending the NAS for their free medical services, said the money she would have spent at the hospital for drugs and treatment, has been saved for her.

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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.