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Rivers NUPSRAW Gets New Exco

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The Nigeria Union of Public Service Reportorial, Secretarial, Data Processors and Allied Workers (NUPSRAW), Rivers State Council, has held its 5th quadrennial state delegates’ Conference with a call on members to rededicate themselves to the service of the union and country so as to foster economic growth and development.
The former Chairman, Comrade Goodhead Iwari who made the call in his address at the opening ceremony of the conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Conference Hall, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, thanked the members for their support and solidarity throughout the service period of the outgoing executive.
Iwari explained that the event was designed to provide platform for the outgoing executive to present its report card while members also to elect new officers to pilot the affairs of the union in the next four years.
He noted the cordial relationship existing between government, NLC, JNC and other sister industrial unions in Rivers State and advised the incoming executive to also maintain same momentum.
Also speaking, representative of the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Training and Pensions Bureau and Chairman, Mrs I. Pepple, who declared the occasion open said that secretaries were the bedrock of the civil service, and promised that secretaries, data processors and computer analysts would also be employed soon by the government.
The Special Guest of Honour and state Controller of Labour, Comrade Ehigbai Iziren advised the new executive to lead the union to enviable heights while working hard to improve the welfare and service conditions of members.
Another guest, Chairman, TUC, Rivers State, Comrade Austin Jonah, also advised members to start now to plan their retirement, stressing that the three-phased process include, divine retirement, which ensures government pays retirees from the date of retirement till death, while contributory retirement enables the retirees contribute for their retirement just as the third phase includes insurance which entails retirees investing in their retirement.
Those elected are Com George Obuoma, Chairman, Com Beauty Njiowhor, Vice Chairman, Com Grace Bruce Jaja, Treasurer, Com Adaye Fred-Horsfall, Asst Secretary, Com Henry George, Financial Secretary, Com Ali O. Ali, Auditor, Com Dora Monday, Chairperson,Women Committee, Ngozi Okoroafor, Ex-Officio Jemimah Wahu, Patience Aselema, Riadanace Garrick and Dorathy Koko.

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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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