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Okowa Tasks Rich Delta Indigenes On Investment

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Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has advised wealthy sons and daughters of the state to bring home their investments to impact on the lives of the less privileged in their localities.
The governor gave the advice recently while performing the ground breaking-ceremony of Sports, Technology Arts and Research Sciences (STARS) University, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Commissioner for Higher Education, Mr Jude Sinebe, said, “this ground breaking event is a call to service.
‘’Let those who are blessed in our various communities in Nigeria come back home.
“Let us bring our investments back home to develop our communities so that those who cannot afford to travel around can have the benefits of such facilities back home.’’
The governor noted that ‘’this Sports University would be the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, when completed.
“Though we have School of Physical Education, Mosoga, this is a university for sports and will be first of its kind in the whole of sub-Saharan Africa.
“We wish to commend the founder, Prince Ned Nwoko, for this initiative and contributions to humanity.
He noted that the university had become important, given the position of sports as a unifying factor in the society and called on  the people to support the project to ensure its success.
The Chairman of the occasion, Joseph Okubor, who also performed the cutting of the tape during the ground-breaking ceremony, in his address also urged everyone to support the project.
He lauded the founder for the initiative, adding that the university would greatly impact on the country, particularly the host community.
The founder, Nwoko, thanked all for coming and recalled how John Fashanu, Chioma Ajunwa among others had done the country proud in their various sport exploits.
He said that Fashunu and Ajunwa remained his friends because they were sources of inspiration to him.
“Many Nigerians are out there representing this country in various fields of sports, we have the raw talents, characters and we have children that we have to train.
He said the university would concentrate on sports and conventional courses, adding that students would be admitted into any discipline of their choice with sports as joint honours.
“This university is peculiar and it will open up various opportunities, it is called STARS (Sports, Technology Arts and Research Sciences) University.
Fashanu, in his remark, called for support for the university and expressed hope that its location would profit the youths in the community and the state at large.

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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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