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3,000 Drivers To Benefit From FRSC’s Medical Outreach In Bayelsa

Published

6 years ago

April 12, 2019

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bayelsa State yesterday said that over 3, 000 drivers in the state would benefit from its medical outreach on eye check-up and High Blood Pressure test.
The Sector Commander, Mr Ikechukwu Igwe, made this known in Yenagoa at the commencement of the Corps’ 2019 Quarterly Health Week.
The Health Week tagged: “Good Sight, Essential for Safe Motoring and Accident Reduction’’, was held at Tombia Junction Park Branch of the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).
Igwe said that drivers to benefit from the outreach included operators of taxis, buses, tricycles, tipper-trucks, among others.
He said the week-long programme, which kicked off on Tuesday with its personnel was meant to check the health status of the drivers in the effort to promote safer roads as the Easter approached.
“We started the programme on Tuesday with our staff; the move was to make 2019 accident-free in Bayelsa. There is need for the drivers to know their health status as we approach Easter.
“This is for all drivers in Tombia, Ekeki, Oxbow Lake Garage and Swali Market Tipper-Truck Park in the state. They include operators of keke, tipper-truck, taxi, bus, among others.
“You know the drivers, they don’t have time to take good care of their health; they are always on the road. When a person has High Blood Pressure, it might affect the individual’s eyes.
“Most of these drivers do not even know their Hepatitis B status and it’s not good to be on the road with bad sight. The programme is our own initiative and I believe before the end of the exercise, over 3, 000 drivers will benefit.
“The programme is free for all drivers,’’ the sector commander said.
Chairman, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state, Mr Oyinkuro Ezeboh, commended the FRSC on the programme to ensure that drivers were in good health to reduce accidents.
A driver, Mr Williams Grubia, who was tested on eye and High blood Pressure, said the exercise was a welcome development, saying it would encourage him and his colleagues to take care of their health.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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.