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Ebola: NULGE Sensitises LG Workers

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11 years ago

August 27, 2014

The National Union of Lo
cal Government Employees (NULGE), Rivers State Chapter has concluded plans to tour the 23 Local Government Areas of the state to sensitise its members of the dreaded killer disease – Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), with effect from first week of September.
The sensitisation tour which was initially scheduled to commence last Thursday, August 21 was interrupted by the sudden death of the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Port Harcourt City Local Government, Hon. Charles Paul as the Union is actively involved in the burial arrangements.
Dropping this hint in an interview with The Tide yesterday in Port Harcourt, NULGE State President, Barr. Franklin Ajinwo lamented the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease, which has already claimed five lives in the country and applauded the efforts of the World Health Organization (WHO), federal and Rivers State governments in tackling the scourge.
Barr. Ajinwo said, “The issue of Ebola is rather a global problem. The global community has taken steps to enlighten people; the federal government is enlightening people; the Rivers State government has done that. And we, at the Local Government level – if not for the death of the Chairman of PHALGA, we should have embarked on the tour of our branches on the 21st of this month and use the opportunity to sensitise our members on the outbreak of the Ebola Virus disease. They have to be careful”.
“We have written a letter re-scheduling it. First week of September – after the burial of the Chairman (of PHALGA), we shall embark on the tour —”, he said, adding that, aside the Local Government workers, everybody should be cautious of Ebola and exercise restraint in their life style.
“Ebola Virus is a killer virus, our people should play safe”, he advised.
Barr. Ajinwo also decried the recent violence that erupted in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state and advised politicians to play according to the rules and eschew violence as the count-down to 2015 general elections begins, in order to save the state from blood-bath and wanton destruction of lives and properties.
“We just pray and advise that they should play politics with maturity so that the people they hope to govern (in 2015) will be alive for them to come and rule”, he said.

Justus Unye-Awaji

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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3 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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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3 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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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3 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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.