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NGO Plans Youth Empowerment Summit

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A Non-governmental Organ-isation (NGO), Gold Club International, plans to hold a 4-day seminar to sensitise the people, especially the youth on the way to survive the current economic recession in the country.
In a press statement made available to The Tide in Port Harcourt, the founder of the organisation, Mr. Gilead Okoronkwo, said it was no longer news that Nigeria was going through hard times called recession.
According to the statement, it is unprecedented to observe incessant rise in the prices of goods and services in the country which has adverse effects on Nigerians and the country’s economy.
To this end, the organisers of the 4-day training seminar disclosed that the event would focus  on the training of youth to enable them become self-reliant.
Tagged: “Breaking The Scourge of Youth Unemployment”, the seminar would be held in Onitsha, Anambra State from Monday, February 27th – March 2nd, 2017 and would serve as an eye-opener to the participants.
The statement added that the objective of the event was to strategically position people towards self-employment  and free them from economic debacle, expressing the  hope that government would find a lasting solution to the worsening economic situation in the country.
Okoronkwo stressed the need for youth to acquire skills, adding that youth unemployment contributed to a greater percentage of Nigeria’s problems.
Mr Okoronkwo said: “The focus of our solution is E-commerce, we believe that a knowledge gap in this sector is a major reason for increase in unemployment.  We have designed a model that will touch the lives of Nigerians and position the strenght of our technology to the Africa continent.
“The vehicle for this transformation under our E-commerce solution is based on Discount servtowering Gold Club , through our E-commerce solution offer to Nigerian youths that are unemployed.
This Solution can employ over  one million unemployed Nigerians”.
He stated further that in the midst of recession, the organisers had set out a model to train and mentor individuals and  Corporate bodies on how to develop legal tested,  acceptable E-commerce skill aimed at taping into E-commerce Globalization. He assured that using this medium, one would be able to connect with merchants, SMEs, adding that even those that seek traffic to their business, if connected with Gold Club which is a model, can also increase their sales through its E-commerce solution.
He also hinted that to be part of this event visit this website:
www.goldclub.ng

 

Susan Serekara-Nwikhana

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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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