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Why We Denied Physically Challenged Applicant Admission – Provost, Edo State College Of Nursing Sciences

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April 11, 2023

The Provost, Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, Prof. Patricia Ukaigwe, has said the school denied Precious Umoru admission to study Nursing and Midwifery due to her physical health condition.

The Provost who disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing newsmen in Benin City, said the institution has nothing against the applicant but felt that she (Umoru) cannot cope with the rigours of the profession.

“On this note I have to comment that nursing profession, midwifery profession, is a very tasking profession.

“It has a lot of demands on the physical ability of the individual.

“You have to stand, bend, work and do your job.

” Standing for most five, six up to seven hours in a day, and this requires somebody who is physically fit, and has no problems in standing those rigorous things that the person has to go through.

“Now, you have to take care of your patients; you have to be able to maintain your balance; you have to be able give your medication; you have to be able to respond quickly to emergency situation; you have to be able to resuscitate your patients if there is anything.

“All these things are really very severe and require somebody who is very stable on their feet to do that”, Ukaigwe said.

Ukaigwe who added that upon the management thorough investigations of the applicant physical health condition, said the situation can still be corrected through surgical means.

“So, we spoke with the individual and we also look at the possibility of us getting her into treatment because the condition she has simply requires treatment if notice it on time, even so at this time that it is so complicated, the condition can still be treated by surgical intervention though it will take some time and additional efforts because of the complications that can happen.

“So, having that in mind, we proceeded to explore the possibility of finding a physician that we can refer her for possible screening and possible intervention if everything is in agreement.

“So, with that said, and with the discussion, we ended it that we are going to consider her from being withdrawn from the programme pending the time we complete the treatment and find alternative course in the school for her to undertake.

“Right now, the only programme we have in the school is Nursing and Midwifery Programmes and these are severe tasking on anybody”, Ukaigwe added.

She said Nursing and Midwifery profession is a highly sorts after job all over the world, adding that the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences aligns itself with the best practices.

The Provost who said all the decisions taken thus were done with the consent of her family members, said the money paid by her to the school would be refunded.

However, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the re-assessment of Miss Precious Umoru to begin her training at the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, Benin City .

Recall that Miss Umoru was admitted at the College and was initially advised to withdraw after preliminary assessment of her physical condition, which was not disclosed at the point of admission.

The governor, upon learning of the case, intervened and requested that another assessment be conducted and that Miss. Umoru be provided with all necessary support for her condition for the re-assessment exercise.

The rescheduled assessment will take place on Thursday 13th April 2023 and the public will be provided with the necessary updates on the exercise.

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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.