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NOA Cautions Against Open Defecation In C’River

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The National Orientation
Agency (NOA) has cautioned residents of Cross River against defecating in open places, saying that it was not a healthy habit.
the State Director of NOA, Ms Florence Osang,  said this in Calabar at a meeting with the Chief Orientation and Mobilisation Officers (COMO) in charge of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.
Osang said that the meeting was organised to brief the officers on some orientation programmes to be carried out in the state, particularly in their respective local government areas.
She said that Environmental Sustainability, Community Dialogue on Security Awareness, as well as Voter and Civic Education, were some of the orientation programmes to be carried out by the NOA in the state.
Osang said that it was wrong for people to defecate in open places.
“When you defecate in an open place, it will lead to environmental pollution; the flies may feed on it and transmit it to people’s houses.
“We need to enlighten our people on the dangers of open defecation, the rural communities who cannot afford toilets can dig pits within their environment to use, which they can cover.
“Those living in the riverine area should also stop open defecation because the streams or rivers will carry it to the next community and this will not be healthy when members of the other community drink that water.
“The government and UNICEF have joined hands together to reach out to the people. Some communities and schools have benefitted from VIP toilets, and this is encouraging,’’ she said.
Osang said that the partnership was tailored towards eradicating open defecation in rural and urban centres in the country.
She commended the Director-General of NOA, Mr Mike Omeri, for initiating the programmes, in order to enlighten the people.
Osang also appealed to residents to stop dumping their refuse in drainages, to check flooding in Calabar.
In his response, Mr Francis Nyamba, the Chief Orientation Officer, Yakurr Local Government Area, said that he would liaise with the traditional rulers, youths, opinion leaders and others, in other to effectively sensitise the people in his area.

National Zonal Secretary, Women Association of Quantity Surveyors, Ms. Joy Ogbugo (left), presenting an award on behalf of Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Rivers State chapter to Vice Chairman, NIQS, Rivers State, Mr. Edighoman .I. Ewa (right), during the Institute’s workshop in Port Harcourt, recently. Photo: Egberi A. Sampson

National Zonal Secretary, Women Association of Quantity Surveyors, Ms. Joy Ogbugo (left), presenting an award on behalf of Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Rivers State chapter to Vice Chairman, NIQS, Rivers State, Mr. Edighoman .I. Ewa (right), during the Institute’s workshop in Port Harcourt, recently. Photo: Egberi A. Sampson

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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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