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Bayelsa Partners Group On Tree Planting

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The Bayelsa State Government in partnership with an organization, ‘Pure Green Initiative’ is set to plant about 8,500 new tree seedlings across the State.
Speaking at the launch of the programme in Yenagoa, the state’s Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Iselema Gbaranbiri, tasked citizens and residents of the State to take seriously the tree planting policy of the State Government.
The Tide, which monitored the tree planting exercise, reports that the State Commissioner for Environment, on the mandate of the leader of the state’s ‘prosperity government’, Governor Douye Diri, has severally engaged Environmental stakeholders in numerous tree planting exercises.
Part of these engagements is the partnership with the Pure Green Initiative, which commenced along the new gate way road at Igbogene Communitiy in the Yenagoa council area of the State.
The Tide further learnt that the tree planting programme of the Governor Diri’s Prosperity administration, which was done in partnership with ‘Pure Green Africa Initiative’, were part of efforts at greening the State, while also curbing the menace of climate change.
“This is one of the many approaches of the Governor Douye Diri’s-led Prosperity Administration to combat climate change”, the Commissioner said.
Gbaranbiri stated that the trees will serve as catalysts to filtering the already polluted air with the potential of trapping excess carbon in circulation, resulting to heat waves and ocean rise, amongst others.
“This is the first phase of the greening plan and the government is committed to do more to transfer a healthy environment to the younger generations as time progresses.
“I call on the Igbogene Community to own the project, have patience and love for the environment. Bayelsans will certainly testify of the indispensable benefits of tree planting as these and many other trees we’ve planted in the life of this administration would later tell us”, he added.
In the same vein, the State Environment Commissioner also sounded a note of warning to invaders and those who engage in indiscriminate tree felling and logging to steer clear of perpetrating the dastardly act on the government planted trees.
He stressed that anyone caught sabotaging the efforts of government in this course by way of destroying or cutting down the trees in any part of the State would incur the full wrath of the State Government.
Also speaking, Mr God’spower Ikegwuru, who represented the partnering organization, ‘Pure Green Initiative’, thanked the State Government for the initiative, stating that the partnership will see to planting of eight thousand five hundred tree seedlings across the State.

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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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