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‘Gov Was Stubborn In School Days’

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The  State  Chairman,  Nigeria Union of Teachers,NUT, Bayelsa State Wing, Alabo Christopher Erewari, who was Governor Timipre Sylva’s teacher says he was indeed a stubborn student back in the secondary school days.

Alabo Erewari,who taught the Governor at the Government Secondary School,Twon-Brass, in class 2 and Class 3,stated this while speaking in Yenagoa at the event to commemorate this year’s World Teachers Day, with the theme, “ Teachers for Gender Equality”.

According to the NUT boss, he was not surprised that the governor is using this trait in governing Bayelsa State, because that is the way he has been right from school.

Alabo Erewari who is the Principal of the Basic Junior Secondary school ,Biogbolo, called on the state government to clear all arrears owed the primary and basic junior secondary school teachers as well as commence the implementation of the new N18,000 minimum wage in the state.

“The Local Government Chairmen in the state have disappointed us by initially offering our members old salaries.But thank God for the timely intervention of the Governor. We are also hopeful that the N18,000 new minimum wage would be paid soon. His Excellency is my student and when he say something, I believe he would do it. Yes, he was a stubborn student then”.

Governor Sylva,who had kept the teachers and guests waiting for almost three hours before arriving at about quarter to 1pm for a programme scheduled for 10am,was seated when the NUT chairman was speaking.

Soon after the speech of Alabo Erewari, heavy rain started as the Governor was mounting the podium to make his speech.

Chief Sylva, was then to defy the rain to make his address. Though, if he had come earlier for the programme, the event would have ended long before rain started.

The Governor, however described the rain as a blessing to mark the day.

“ Am very happy with the rain. I hope you are also taking the blessing”, Sylva, whose security aides battled to protect him from being drenched with about three umbrellas, said.

The Governor said his administration was doing a lot to transform the education sector and that the welfare of the teachers was paramount to the government.

Sylva said,” “ We have engaged a consultant to work with the Ministry of Education and we are now building new infrastructure in schools. Sixteen new primary schools would be built very soon and many other projects”.

Ealier, the Commissioner of Education, Professor Tuwemi Asuka, said the government was mindful of gender equality in the employment and deployment of teachers.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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September 12, 2025

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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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