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Why PDP Member-elect Hasn’t Been Sworn In – Abia Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Austin Nmeregini, has explained why the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, member-elect for Aba North, Aaron Uzodike, has not been sworn in.
Recall that the Court of Appeal Owerri Division, which sat in Lagos, had on November 27, 2023, sacked the former member representing the constituency, Hon. Destiny Nwagwu of the Labour Party and declared Aaron as the duly elected member.
Since then, attempts by the lawmaker-elect to be sworn in by the Speaker, have been unsuccessful.
Uzodike and his party, the PDP, have argued that the Court of Appeal remains the final bus stop for House of Assembly electoral disputes, but his swearing in has been stalemated.
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Fielding questions from newsmen after declaring open a free medical outreach by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, at Nkata Ibeku, weekend, the Deputy Speaker said that Uzodike would be sworn in as soon as the bottlenecks stalling the process were cleared.
“He will be sworn in as soon as all legal issues surrounding that case are settled.”
Declaring the medical mission open earlier, the Deputy Speaker commended NYSC for the patriotic initiative.
He said it would complement the efforts of Government to provide quality health care services for his constituents.
The Deputy Speaker urged the people to take advantage of the outreach to improve their health status.
Noting that “not only medication that enhances the health status”, the Deputy Speaker advised the people especially youths to abstain from the consumption of substances particularly hard drugs that could endanger their health.
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The Deputy Speaker who was one of the sponsors of the exercise, pledged his continued support for the outreach.
Speaking earlier, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Ufuoma Dick-Iruenabere, said the initiative under the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme of the corps, wis aimed at mobilizing corps medical personnel, alongside medical equipment and supplies “generously contributed by compassionate Nigerians to provide free medical services to underserved rural communities”.
She said that the exercise which was the first quarter HIRD outreach programme by NYSC in the state, was the corps’ own little way of giving back to its host communities.
The NYSC boss explained that the exercise was conducted in collaboration with the relevant health authorities in the state to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both corps members and beneficiaries.
Some of the beneficiaries, Mr Obioma Ogbonna, and Madam Josephine Nwoko, expressed their gratitude to NYSC for the gesture.
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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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