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Host Communities Berate SPDC Over GMOU

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ties to Shell Development Company (SDPC} in Bayelsa State under the auspices of Kolokuma/Opokuma and Asaingbene Cluster Development Communities, have accused the Dutch multi-national oil firm of breaching the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) they signed with the oil company in 2014.
The cluster communities also frowned at what they termed as “insensitivity” of Daewoo E & C and Morpol Jihad, Shell’s servicing companies, operating in the areas.
In a communique made available to Journalists in Yenagoa after a meeting held at the palace of King Okpoitari Diongoli; monarch of Opokuma Kingdom in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, the host communities alleged that Shell hadfailed to remit N50miliion development fund contained in the pact.
According to them, the oil company also reneged on the payment of N768million top-up fund being two percent of the total project it was carrying out in the areas.
“No member of the cluster is an employee of the SPDC either as a management staff, middle man power or even at the lowest category.
“SPDC from every indication is not alive to its corporate social responsibility to our cluster”. they stated.
The cluster communities complained that the name “Koroama spuu I” as given to the Akaranbiri community in, Opokuma Clan manifold is of serious concern and controversial. Koroama is a community in Gbaran Clan of Yenago.a Local Government Area while Akaranbiri is a community in Opokuma Kingdom in Kolokurna/Opokuma Local Government Area.
They alleged that the oil company had not accorded their traditional institutions the required respect and support.
They said they were concerned that local content jobs that should be handled bv indigenes of the communities were awarded to non-indigenes.
The communities further expressed worry over the shoddy manner in which community workers were laid off by Daewoo without recourse to Nigerian Labour laws, stressing that the case of one Mr Bright Egbe was totally unacceptable.
The KolokumajOpokuma and Asaingbene cluster communities therefore urged Shell and its servicing companies to live up to the spirit and letter of the GMoU and their corporate social responsibility.
Efforis to get the reaction of Shell proved abortive as its Corporate Media Relations Manager, Mr Precious Okolobo, could not answer calls placed to his mobile phone at press time.

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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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