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CPC Candidate Pledges Free Education, Health In Bayelsa

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14 years ago

February 8, 2012

The Bayelsa State Governorship Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in February 11 election, Mr Famous Daunemigha says when voted into office, he will focus on three sectors of education, health and agriculture.

Mr Daunemigha who stated this during an interactive session he had with members of the Federated Correspondents Chapel (FCC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Bayelsa State chapter on Thursday said education sector had for long been in shambles and therefore will top his agenda of bringing positive changes to the state.

In doing this he will revolutionise agriculture to make the sector the driving force, by giving soft loans to community based fishermen and farmers to produce enough for exports, and the proceeds thereof would be used to finance education.

“There will be free health care and free education at all levels with an enhanced and improved infrastructure put in place’’, contending that education will not only be free at both primary and secondary levels, books will also be provided.

Daunemigha who said he would not live in Government House but operate from his personal residence where he could grasp with the feelings of the masses, assured that resources would be used to provide other infrastructures such as roads and health centres.

The CPC gubernatorial candidate who challenged, his colleagues in the race to open debate on how best to govern the state, however, stated that he will introduce state amnesty to take care of numerous jobless youths in the state.

“It is when you have planned for the youths, provide the alternatives through well articulated skill acquisition programmes for them; that you can divert their attentions from crime’’.

Emphasising that passion to rule is paramount, and promised to keep his bargains with the rural folks of the state who are ready to vote for him, stressing that it is left for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be unbiased umpire in the exercise.

He regretted that some INEC officials lacked integrity to conduct fair and free election in the state, and urged the national electoral body to make changes before the exercise properly.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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3 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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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3 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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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3 days ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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.