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Bayelsa Revenue Chief Commends, Tasks CITN Members On Professionalism

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The Executive Chairman, Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service, Dr Nimibofa Ayawei, has charged members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) to continue practising their profession in consonance with the ethics of the profession.
Ayawei who scored the professional body high on their partnership and services to the state, handed down the charge at the 2021 annual dinner and investiture of the new executives of the CITN, Yenagoa and District society in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The Bayelsa Internal Revenue Service boss who spoke as chairman of the occasion, noted that the state revenue service under his leadership has benefited immensely from the expertise and professional services of the CITN.
He acknowledged the contributions of the institute’s members, saying that through the professional practice of members, more and better experience would be achieved for societal growth by members.
He commended the out-gone Chairman of the Yenagoa and District society of the organisation, Mr Nengimote Ayerite for his exemplary and sacrificial leadership qualities put in the organisation, just as he noted that the state through the revenue service office has shored up its revenue base due to the CITN fruitful partnership.
“I thank each and every member of the CITN for your services to the state.My office have a large number of your members rendering services to the state.
“The Bayelsa internal revenue service is one agency that has benefited and has continued to reap from the partnership with the CITN.
“But one thing I must say is that it’s not just enough to say that you’re in an organisation just for the sake of socialisation. You must practise, and practise your profession professionally so that you can benefit from the gains in it.
“I thank the outgoing executive for the services rendered to our state. I charge you to continue in this direction as we look forward to even a better and greater partnership in the years ahead”, he said.
Also speaking, the out-gone Chairman, Mr Nengimote Ayerite enumerated some of the achievements of the out-gone executive as the acquisition of land for the building of the CITN permanent secretariat in the state as well as the granting of approval by the national body of the organisation for the Yenagoa and District society study centre, amongst others.
Those invested as executives were Sir Robert Lokoson, chairman, Mr Azebi Bestman, vice chairman, Akpe Oyinkarebai, deputy Vice chairman and Mr Raphael Opuofoni, general secretary.
Others are Mrs Ebiware Esther, honorary treasurer, Diete Filatei, assistant general secretary, Nengimote Ayerite, ex-officio one, Adeniyi Arepo, social/publicity secretary, Tonye Apiri, ex-officio two and Mr Ayebaenemi Jumbo as financial secretary, respectively.
Highpoints of the event included awards bestowed on various individuals by the CITN, among whom were the Sole Administrator, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Effiong Okon Akwa and the Director of Finance and Personnel Management, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr Isaac Yalah, among others.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa

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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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