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COVID-19: Decontamination Of UNIPORT …A Demonstration Of Gov Wike’s Non Partisan, Non Discriminatory Leadership – Bro Obuah

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5 years ago

June 27, 2020

It’s interesting and instructive to note the non-discriminatory fumigation of all public places and public institutions by the State government Decontamination Team across the State not minding whether such institutions and, or property are state or federal government owned or run.

Bro Felix Obuah, Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) made the remarks after monitoring the fumigation of the University of Port Harcourt, Choba, attributing the all encompassing and non- discriminatory spirit of the decontamination exercise to Governor Nyesom Wike’s positive sense of judgement and sincere regard for every sector of the population and those residing and doing business in the State.

Despite the huge cost of embarking on the humanitarian project of decontaminating the entire public places in the state irrespective of ownership or whose responsibility it is to take care of such property or institutions, the RIWAMA boss noted that Gov Wike has continued to show class and leadership acumen among his contemporaries as well as political opponents.

“Displaying generosity and magnanimity in victory, non partisanship and non-discriminatory attitude to people and public affairs is a hallmark of good leadership which is rare to find in our leaders of today.

In this regard, Gov Wike has demonstrated he is a born leader, not petty but in politics for serious business and should be commended and appreciated. We thank God for giving us a person of this physical and spiritual stature at this crucial time of our political history”, Bro Obuah reasoned.

Bro Obuah further enjoined others occupying leadership positions at all levels in the state, whether at the council level, company or institutional level to emulate such lifestyle by contributing their own quota to the grassroots so that the decontamination exercise will be total and translate into a healthier people and healthier state conspicuously free of the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic.

He thanked Gov Wike for his vision and courage not minding the unforeseen extra cost of prosecuting the decontamination project in the face of meager resources of the state government coupled with the seeming federal government’s indisposition towards the state in this regard.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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.