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INEC Takes 465,317 ‘Abandoned’ PVCs To Wards In Delta

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The Independent National Electoral Commission in Delta State has said that the Permanent Voter Cards that have yet to be collected by their owners will be taken to the electoral wards and will be available for picking up, starting from January 16.
A total of 465,317 PVCs have yet to be collected in Delta, the Acting Administrative Secretary of INEC in the state, Mr F.A. Enabor, said yesterday.
Enabor revealed this when the 49 political parties participating in the forthcoming general elections in the state signed a peace pact at the commission’s headquarters in Asaba.
He said that the uncollected PVCs would be taken to the different electoral wards on January 16 to enable the owners to collect them, adding that the collection period would last for 10 days.
The administrative secretary urged the parties to help inform their members and supporters of the measure taken by the Commission to enable those concerned have their PVCs.
Enabor, who said 2,823,161 voters were registered in the state, assured the electorate that INEC would conduct free, fair and credible elections in the state.
“We, as a Commission, hereby assure all contestants of our neutrality and we promise that you all will enjoy a level playing field before, during and after the elections.
“Our goal is to deliver free, fair, credible and conclusive elections. However, the enabling environment must be given to the commission to do its work properly and serve you well,” he said.
The new Delta Commissioner of Police, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, warned the political parties, their candidates and supporters against violence and election malpractices during the polls.
Ogbizi said that any violator of the Electoral Act, no matter how highly placed, would be arrested and prosecuted.
He, however, assured the electorate that the command would ensure peace and order all over the state including the riverine areas, before, during and after the election.
The police commissioner said that adequate measures had been put in place to achieve this.
He reminded the politicians that election was not a do-or-die affair and urged them to play by the rules to avoid prosecution as only one winner would emerge in every election.
“Once you play by the rule, you make our job easy and the election will be free and fair. But once problems occur which in most cases are caused by politicians, the exercise will not go on well.
“I crave your indulgence not to engage thugs or threaten violence. Police will advise INEC on what to do should there be any disruption,” he said.

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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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