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PH, Obio/Akpor Residents Confirm Receiving COVID-19 Palliatives

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Some residents of Rumuoji and Mgbuoshimini communities in Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas of Rivers State, have confirmed receiving foodstuffs as palliatives from the state government.
Speaking to newsmen, in Port Harcourt, a beneficiary, Miss Ada Gasper, said that she received the foodstuffs at the popular Ojukwu Field in Rumuoji community.
She thanked the Rivers State Government for distributing food items to curb the effects of markets lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but urged the coordinators to be transparent.
Another recipient, Chima Amadi confirmed receiving his gift.
“Yes, as end recipients, we thank Governor Nyesom Wike for the provision of palliatives. “The food items made available as palliatives ought to be for the lowest of the low but the coordinators, I think have diverted or kept for themselves a greater percentage of the items,” he alleged.
In Mgbuoshimini community, Obio/Akpor LGA, another recipient, Ikechi Nsirim, said that he gave the foodstuffs he received to a neighbour because he was better of.
“I think the coordinators didn’t properly identify targets that need the palliatives, and they are also protecting their interest, so the items are small,” he said.
Meanwhile, a group of friends, Port Harcourt City Old Boys with the code name, “One Love” also distributed food items to over 1,000 families in Port Harcourt.
A member of the group, Mr Blessing Wikina, said that they came together as individuals and contributed to help “the lowest of the low.”
Wikina disclosed that their initial target was to reach 700 families but they were inundated, with the number met, they deployed more items and reached almost 1000 families.
“We focused on food items and reached out to the lowest of the low at Egede, Nanka, Elechi Beach and Eagle Island Waterfronts in Diobu and Rex Lawson area of Port Harcourt.
“We are over one hundred so we divided ourselves into groups, and we were assisted by volunteers to reach out,” he said.
Wikina disclosed that the food items distributed to each family were one carton of indomie, a bottle of oil and one custard rubber of garri, rice and beans respectively.

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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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