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White Cane Day: We Want Access To Education, Conducive Environment – Visually Impaired Persons
Members of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, Edo State Chapter, Saturday, urged government at all levels to make education free and create conducive environment for them to move around and do their legitimate business.
The members who embarked on a road walk to the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Edo State Council, in celebration of National White Cane Day, urged the Edo State government to assent to the Disability Bill that has been passed by the State House of Assembly.
Speaking, the Chairman of the association, Evangelist Lucky Imafidon, expressed gratitude to the Edo state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki for his magnanimity to the people living with disabilities, especially those living with visual impairment, but want him to do more .
“We want to use this opportunity to thank the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki. We want to tell him to do more for us especially in the area of education, we need bursary for people living with visual impairment”.
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He added: “The relevant authorities should provide free education for us from primary to university level, and also the Disability Bill should be assented to so that it can become a law that will protect our interest and welfare. We want a Disabilities Commission to be created that will take care of our needs”.
Also Speaking, a visual impaired person, David Iwuala on behalf of the association pleaded with government to create an environment that can help them live the life with minimal assistance.
He said the White Cane Day is significant because it shows that the person holding the White Cane have visual impairment and pleaded with Nigerians to always assist those with visual impairment.
“We want drivers and other road users to always assist people with visual impairment any where on the road. In Edo State, it has become increasingly dangerous to move around and that is why we came up with “Safety in an Unsafe Environment”. It is a call to action, those saddled with the responsibility of making laws or creating policies should do so with the aim of assisting people with visual impairment.”
The National White Cane Day is celebrated every 15 of October.
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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.”
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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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