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Tombia Chiefs Hand Over Site For School Reconstruction

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The Tombia Council of Chiefs has officially donated and handed over parcels of land to agents of the Rivers State Government for the reconstruction and upgrading of Community Secondary School, Tombia which had been in shambles for over a decade.
The handover ceremony took place yesterday at the would-be cite of construction in the presence of community members, opinion leaders and other well meaning individuals from the community.
Performing the handover, the Vice Chairman of Tombia Council of Chiefs and Head of Idonibo group of Houses,Chief Peniel Ombo-Idonibo who stood in for the Chairman,Chief Lucas Aluye-Benebo expressed happiness with the state governor, Nyesom Wike for graciously awarding the contract.
He prayed God to give the governor the strength and courage to cite more projects in Tombia.”We are happy in Tombia that the governor has given us this project. God should strengthen him to continue to cite more developmental projects in Tombia.We pray that wisdom shall not depart from our amiable governor as he pursue this project to the end”.
Continuing, Chief Ombo hinted that the project would give Tombia a befitting outlook,saying the project during and after construction would stimulate not just learning, but the economy of Tombia.
Thanking the Rivers State Governor for his magnanimity, the head of Abali group of Houses, Chief Ifuro Iyala Dickson Abali recalled that Chief Nyesom Wike is a Chief in Tombia and described the award of the project as, “home coming”, saying we are pleased with Governor Wike for coming home at this time, Tombia is his home, he is a chief in Tombia. We are appealing to him to fund the project timeously to completion. The people are happy, God almighty is also happy with him. Ride on, our able governor”, Chief Abali added.
Speaking on behalf of the staff and students of Community Secondary School, Tombia, the Principal of the school, Mr. Biteboye Z.Seddon expressed gratitude to the state governor for the project and promised that the school would be put to judicious use when completed.
Mr. Seddon hoped that the renovation of the school would not only facilitate learning, it would open up the community and enhance commerce.

 

By: Tamunoiminabo Fyneface

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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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