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NGOs Partner Media To End Violence Against Women

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Three non-governmental organisations, Coalition of Eastern Non-Governmental Organisations (CENGOs), Civil Resources Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) and Amplify Change (AC), have pledged to build bridges that would end Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and increase young people’s access to Sexual and Reproductive Human Rights (SRHRs) information and services in the society.
Speaking during a one-day media training programme in Port Harcourt, National Project Coordinator of CIRDDOC, Pascal Anozie said the programme was targeted at advocating against the rising spate of GBV in the society in order for policy makers to legislate and enforce legislation to curb the menace.
According to him, “It is our intention to make GBV more visible through the media influencing the society to acknowledge it as a problem and put pressure on policy makers to legislate against it and, where legislation already exists, to enforce such legislation.”
Anozie, who was represented by the Rivers State Coordinator of CENGOs, Dumka Emah-David added that the training was also planned to provide media practitioners with the necessary skills needed in sensitive reporting concerning victims of GBV.
Emah-David stressed the role of the media in changing gender stereotypes, and emphasised the need for media stakeholders to understand SRHRs and why GBV takes place and find ways to checking their consequences on women and families.
In her presentation, one of the resource persons and Managing Editor, National Point Newspaper, Constance Meju while elucidating on the topic: ‘Guidelines For Reporting Gender-Based Violence,’ said there were some standard rules on sensitive reporting bordering on facts, confidentiality, respect and empathy, which reporters must consider while writing or filing in their reports in order not to bring more shame, pain and stigmatisation to GBV victims, adding that GBV and SRHRs abuse demands public abhorrence for positive change in the society.
Also speaking, another resource person and Deputy Coordinator of CENGOs, Emem Okon said GBV includes honour killing, forced marriage, acid bath, female genital mutilation, murder, coercion, abusive language, beating and sexual harassment based on women’s subordinate status in the society.

 

Susan Serekara-Nwikhana

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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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