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Etche Seeks Support For Amaechi, Nwuke

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The People of Mba-Asa, Ozuzu Clan in Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State say their votes would count for Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke for Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency at the National Assembly as well as all PDP candidates in the April polls.

The people spoke their mind through their chiefs and Ochimba’s when Ogbonna campaign team visited the clan, Thursday.

In their presentations, the onye Ishi Ozuzu Clan, Eze Monday Amaechi, the Ochimba Elele, Chief Loveday Nwaugha, the Ochimba Umuofuru Ozuzu, Chief Emmanuel Chikezie, Ochimba Isu, Chief I. M. Ordu, Ochimba Orwu, Eze Simeon Nwagbara  and Ochimba Egbu community, Chief Wiberforce Amadi thanked Governor Amaechi for the numerous infrastructural projects initiated in the area, noting that the people of the clan have benefited immensely on the development initiative of the present administration in the state.

Ochimba’s acknowledged the good gesture of Amaechi administration to the area, adding that the people would be ungrateful to the governor and PDP in the state if they failed to vote for them during the elections.

They assured Hon. Ogbonna and his campaign team of their total votes for him,  Governor Amaechi, and all PDP candidates in the area, saying that the clan is a home for the party.

The people while expressing their optimism that when Hon. Ogbonna and Governor Amaechi are elected into office, they will do more for the development of the area and appealed to the state governor, to recognise the chieftaincy stool

of onye Ishi Agwuru as well as the endorsement of Ozuzu Clan to chair Etche Local Government Council.

The PDP flag bearer for Etche/Omuma federal constituency, Ogbonna Nwuke said he came to thanked the people for their peaceful disposition and support given to the present administration in the state.

According to him the state government appreciate their over whelming support given to it and urged them to sustain the gesture.

He said the support given to the state government enabled it to succeed in its developmental projects in the area, noting that no development can be achieved in an atmosphere of rancour and disorderliness.

He told the people of Ozuzu Clan that time has come for them to pay back the governor for his support to the area.

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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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