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Contractors Of PH-Onne Road Now On Site – Minister

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The Minister of Niger Delta
Affairs, Mr Usani Uguru Usani, says the contractors handling Section lll 0-15 km from Port-Harcourt to Onne junction in Rivers State  have been mobilised back to site.
Usani confirmed this in an interview with our correspondent in Uyo.
He said the project was awarded to the Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) Nigeria Limited.
Usani said that the ministry was concentrating on the road projects that were economically viable to the nation in spite of so many development projects to be executed by the ministry.
He said that upgrading the existing two lane dual carriageway to three lane carriageway from Eleme Junction (Port Hartcourt) to Onne/Port-Harcourt Junction with a total length of 15km in Section lll of the road was needed.
According to him, the project would comprise two interchanges, one each at Refinery Junction and Onne Port Junction and a construction of three traffic lanes,10.95m wide divided carriageway.
The minister said that a flanked 2.75m outer and 1.5m inner shoulders, and a construction of drainage and culverts would ensure the extension of the road project.
“Provision of asphaltic concrete pavement consisting of 250mm compacted thickness of soil cement stabilised sub base, 250 mm to 500m compacted thickness crushed rock stone materials.
“A 120m to 180mm thickness of asphaltic binder course and 40mm thickness of wearing course’’ are among other specifications of the job, he said.
Usani added that deck-on-bridge between Km 59 and Km 61 on the new carriageway to provide ultimate solution to heavy soil subsidence frequently experienced in that section of the road would be constructed.
The minister said the expansion of Section lll has six lanes with two inter changes at Onne Port-Harcourt junction and Eleme refinery junction as well as four bridges.
According to him, the road was a major artery that supports the economic activities associated with oil and gas exploration in the region.
“The Section of the East-West road from Port-Harcourt to Onne junction carryies the heaviest vehicular traffic on the road as it runs through the industrial hub of Rivers State.
“The activities of Port-Harcourt refineries (old and new), Eleme Petro-Chemical, NAFCON, Onne deep sea-port, etc, are all dependent on this road.
“This section of the road has witnessed unprecedented rise in traffic volume and heavy loads as a result of daily increasing commercial activities,” he said.
The minister said that the project was 90 per cent completion after an assessment of the level of work done by the contractors.
Affairs.
The 388 dual carriageway was inherited from the Federal Ministry of Works in April 2009, so as to fast track its completion.

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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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