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SPDC Urges Communities To Embrace Health Insurance Scheme

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Shell Petroleum
Development Company (SPDC) has called  on communities to embrace its Community Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) to improve their health care status and eliminate poor health.
Shell’s Regional Community Health Manager, Dr Tunde Fakunle, made the call during the first anniversary celebration of Rumuokwrusi community health insurance scheme in Port Harcourt.
Fakunle said that SPDC was committed to improving the health care of neighbours and surrounding communities.
“The community took the lead to ask for the health programme from SPDC, we went to Rivers State Government for approval which the government approved.
“When we started this programme, the women were not more than two or three persons that delivered in a month but now we have large number of women that deliver and receive treatment in a month,” he said.
Fakunle said that the health centre records about three to four deliveries in a month before the introduction of the scheme which brought the
number of delivery to 40  in a month.
“CHIS is health care of the people, by the people and for the people; this scheme has been of immense benefit to the community.
“I can tell you that in a space of one year, the programme has grown so fast and God has been faithful.
“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to the women to make use of this facility for a small amount of money they were asked to pay to explore the facility for a year, “he said.
Fakunle urged the paramount rulers to support the programme by encouraging their communities to use the facility.
“We call on community leaders to encourage the women, youths and children to use this facility because we are ready to partner with you to improve the health status, “he said.
In his speech, Dr Anikara Atamunotoru, who represented the Executive Secretary of Rivers Primary Health Care, Dr Claribel Abam,
commended Governor Chibuike Amaechi , Shell team for initiating the scheme.
Atamunotoru called on Rumuokwurusi community  not to forget the vision of CHIS to improve the health status of the people.
“After one year implementation of this scheme, the  journey has just started, but on a positive note, one year has seen a lot of unimaginable progress that will improve the general well-being of the people,’’ he said.
He commended SPDC, the stakeholders and the paramount rulers for the success of the scheme.
In his speech, the paramount ruler of Rumuokwurusi kingdom, Eze Sunday Wokoma, commended SPDC and the state government for their immense support to the scheme.
Mrs Ezinne Daniel, one of the beneficiaries, who spoke on behalf of the women, applauded SPDC and the team for the scheme.
“I am very happy to be a beneficiary of this programme. Ordinarily, I would have spent more than N7,500 for antenatal , delivery and other
treatment that were given to me but that was the only fee I paid  for the one year health service,” she said.

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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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