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Navy, Lions Club Offer Independence Day Medical Outreach

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The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory, in partnership with the Canaan City Lions Club, has carried out a medical outreach in Ikot Edem Odo Community in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The outreach, tagged “Independence Day Medical Rhapsody”, involved free eye check, test for malaria, blood pressure, diabetes, hepatitis and free donations of eye glasses, insecticide treated nets and drugs to community members.
Speaking during the outreach, the Commander, NNS Victory, said the outreach was a directive from Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Chief of Naval Staff.
Represented by Commander Solomon Nelson, Okpala said in line with Nigeria’s 62nd independence celebration, it was necessary to let the civil populace know that the military cared about their health.
“We have carried out this medical rhapsody to take care of the people’s health and also know how they are fairing health wise.
“This outreach is part of our corporate social responsibility and we hope that through it, some of the health needs of members of Ikot Edem Odo community will be met,” he said.
Similarly, Mrs Felicita Opata, President Canaan City Lions Club, said the outreach was part of their focus in ensuring that they bridged the gap of healthcare need in disadvantaged and rural communities.
Opata said October would be a very busy one for them as they would be carrying out various awareness campaigns on sight, mental health and diabetes.
“In collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, we decided to express our independence celebration in the form of service to humanity; I think this is the best way to celebrate the nation’s anniversary,” she said.
On his part, Chief Patrick Etim, Chief of Ikot Edem Odo Community, thanked the Navy and the Club, saying the outreach was all encompassing and a blessing to his community.
Etim, however, appealed to the government to help the community in the area of electricity and portable drinking water.
Also, another beneficiary, Mr Ekpenyong Offion who spoke to The Tide’s source, prayed that the almighty God blessed the Nigerian Navy and the Lions Club for their kind gesture.
He said he now had a new pair of glasses to enable him to read, quality hypertension drugs that will last him for over two months and a mosquito treated net to help him prevent malaria

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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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