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NGO Screens 200 Women For Cancer In Edo

Published

9 years ago

May 18, 2016

No fewer than 200
women in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, have benefited from a free-breast-cancer screening organised by a Lagos-based-cancer centre, Sebeccly Cancer Care.
The Executive Director of the organisation, Dr Omolola Salako said that two of the screened women were confirmed to have breast cancer.
“We are conducting cancer screening and we have detected two-breast abnormality.
“One is a confirmed breast-cancer patient while the second has a breast-cancer abnormality and we are referring them to a general hospital for surgery,” she said.
Salako said that the centre did not only screen, but also ensured that those confirmed to have breast cancer were treated and paid for.
“We don’t just screen and abandon patients because the two women that had been confirmed as having cases of breast cancer were diagnosed a while ago, but they couldn’t afford the cost of treatment.
“So, it is such people that matter to us and are most needed to be treated.
“We are not going to abandon them, we are starting here, charity begins at home, the screening is here and the indigenes must benefit, ”she said.
Salako noted that the centre annually used to screen no fewer than 2,000 women at different breast-cancer campaigns across the country.
She said that the present cancer awareness cam-paign was to provide free breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening for women in the council area.
She said that the initiative was also aimed at bringing information about cancer to the grassroots.
“We felt that we needed to contribute to the screening and spread the message about cancer.
“The best way is not only by talking but by actually doing something positive that will make it have impact on the women, ”she said.
She urged well-meaning Nigerians, governments and corporate organi-sations to support the fight against breast cancer by donating money to support the treatment of financially constrained breast-cancer patients.
“We urge them to also support the building of the first Cancer Survivorship Centre in Nigeria,” Salako said.
The Head of Programs and Advocacy at the Centre Mr Salaam Afolabi, said that breast cancer was the most common cause of cancer death worldwide.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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.