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Commissioner Proposes Mentoring of Students In Alma-Mater

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The Delta State Commissioner for Lands Survey and Urban Planning, Mr Raymos Guanah, has stressed the need for Old Boys to mentor students of their alma-mater.

Guanah made the proposal while addressing Old Boys of the Western Boys High School, (WBHS) Benin-City, at the first re-union meeting of the boys in Daltex Texas, U.S.A.

In the text of his speech released to newsmen in Asaba last  Saturday, the commissioner said that students’ mentoring would help improve their educational ability.

He said that like the Delta government was presently doing, the Old Boys of the school should form themselves into groups and take charge of specific subjects.

Guanah said that the old boys should also pull their resources together and take special interest in particular subjects in either the JSS or SSS level and mentor the students in their areas of interest.

He said that this would give the students a sense of being loved, and would ginger their interest in their chosen fields whether in the Arts or Sciences.

Guanah recounted his days as a student in WBHS, and said that the commitment of students to their lectures had waned over the years.

He attributed the problem to the lack of interest and motivation from those who would have served as role models to the students.

“ That is why I am proposing the ideal of mentoring of these students, as they will see their mentors as their role models”.

“Mentoring of students is working in Delta and l know if it is adopted for WBHS it will work too,’’ the commissioner said.

He said that to also advance the teaching and learning culture in the school, Old Boys in the employee of the Edo Post Primary Education Board should be posted to the school to teach.

The commissioner said that teachers, who are Old Boys of the school, were likely to have a psychological attachment to the school.

He also said that there was the need to have a data of those who have passed out of WBHS from inception, adding that, it would help in knowing the numerical strength of the old students.

He further called on other old students to find ways of tackling what he called the daily and continuous decay of infrastructure in the school.

Guanah told the gathering to look into the area of developing a standard library and computer laboratory, as well as equipping the present science laboratories for the school.

He also said that the issue of setting up a nursery and primary school, as well as constructing an edifice as part of the old students’ contribution to their alma-mater should be looked into.

He said that this had become imperative as the school now was a shadow of its former self, adding that the level of infrastructural decay was beyond imagination.

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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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