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Youths Protest Shell’s Romance With Rep

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Youths of Aminigboko community of Emughan clan in the Abua/Odual  local government area of Rivers State, Tuesday, staged a peaceful demonstration against the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) limited, over the continued romance with a representative who had been allegedly disowned by the community.

The youths, numbering about 200 protested at the gate of the Rumuobioakani industrial area of SPDC accusing the company of instigating and funding Mr. Promise Igoma, to cause disaffection and unrest in Aminigboko community.

The youths blamed SPDC for recognising Igoma as  head of Akiro family in inspite of the fact that Igoma has been reportedly removed as the head of the family.

One of the elders of the community, Chief Jonathan Garricks, noted that the romance between Shell and Igoma was a deliberate spite on them by the company.

He claimed that Mr. Igoma in a letter addressed to the Akiro family  dated March 8, 2000, formally resigned his position as acting head of the family and that Shell was duly informed of the development in writing, and wondered why the oil company had continued to do business with him.

He, therefore, appealed to the SPDC to stop dealing with Igoma on its behalf in any matter concerning Akiro/Ukwo families in particular and Aminigboko in general, adding that  the family has since replaced Igoma with Chief Tubo Garricks as the substantive head of the family.

Shell’s Community Relations Co-ordinator, Mr. Obomanu Kiri, thanked them for maintaining peace during the protests, but however, advised them to channel their grievance to the  Rivers State Ministry of Local gGnment and Chieftaincy Affairs for solution.

According to him, SPDC has no authority in the settlement of such matters while promising to take their complaints to the appropriate quarters  for necessary action.

Some of the placards  carried by the youths read; “Shell, you should revoke any contract awarded to promise Igoma, “Shell wants to kill us, Igoma  wants to kill us” amongst others.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.
Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.
Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.
He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”
“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.
In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.
“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.
Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.
The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.
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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.
Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.
He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.
“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.
“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.
“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.
The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.
Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.
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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.
The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.
The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.
Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.
The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.
Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.
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