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APC, PDP, LP Share LGAs in Bayelsa

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The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, won in two Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State.
They are Ogbia and Nembe council areas of the State, where he polled 3005 out of the 7,731 total votes cast in Nembe and 8444 out of the total 23,892 votes cast in Ogbia LGAs.
The Tide which monitored the final collation at the state headquarters of the Independent national electoral Commission (INEC), Yenagoa, reports that while majority votes cast in the state were in favour of the APC, PDP and the Labour party (LP),15 other political parties were in distance far.
A breakdown of votes scored by the PDP, APC, LP and Kwankwaso’s NNPP per Local Government Area of the state showed thus:
In Ogbia the APC polled 8444, PDP -6362, LP – 6721, and NNPP – 47 votes.
Results from Governor Douye Diri’s Kolokuma/Opokuma council area showed that the PDP Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, polled 8972 out of the total votes of 17,432, the APC garnered 4137 votes, the LP candidate, Peter Obi, polled 3395, and the NNPP Presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, scored 34 votes.
Results from Ekeremor Council area reads PDP – 9113, APC – 4398, LP -4489, and NNPP – 16 votes, out of the total 18,818 votes cast.
LP’s Peter Obi emerged winner in the Yenagoa City council area of the state, polling 22,261 out of the 44,365 total votes cast, leaving the PDP as first runner-up with 14,308, the APC as second runner-up with 6,651, while NNPP polled a distant 189 votes.
Meanwhile, in Brass Local Government Area, the LGA of origin of the State APC leader and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, the PDP pulled a surprise, defeating the APC presidential candidate with 6,209 out of a total 12,896 votes cast, with the APC scoring 3684 votes, and LP getting 2,273, and NNPP securing just 25 votes.
In Southern Ijaw Council area, the LGA of origin of the state’s first Executive Governor, late DSP Alamieyeseigha, results declared by INEC showed that the PDP presidential candidate won, polling 11,280 out of the total of 24,885 votes cast, while APC scored 7,650, LP 4,400, and NNPP 190 votes.
Also, data received from the state Presidential election Returning Officer, Professor Lilian Salami, the Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, has it that Presidential candidates of the four major political parties polled the following votes in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state out of the total votes cast of 20,696.
They are: PDP 10,240: LP 4,629; APC 4,603; and NNPP24 votes. The Returning Officer also declared a summary of the entire collated votes cast in favour of all the 18 political parties that participated in the presidential polls as: APC 42,572; PDP 68,818; LP 49,975; SDP 689; Accord 156; AA 22; ADC 589; NNPP 540; and APGA 330.
Other parties polled as follows: APM 130; APP 96; BP 116; NRM 125; PRP 65; YPP 166; and ZLP 728, out of a total votes casts of 1,73111.
Total number of valid votes was 165,325, and total number of rejected votes, according to the State’s Returning Officer, stood at 7,786.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa

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Oborevwori Launches Medical Outreach For Children With Special Needs

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The Wife of Delta State Governor, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, has launched a free medical outreach for children with special needs in Delta South.
The event, which attracted scores of caregivers, medical professionals, and government functionaries, took place at Dom Domingos College, Warri.
It was organised by the governor’s wife’s pet project, “You Matter Charity Foundation”, in partnership with the State Ministry of Health.
In a speech at the event, Oborevwori said the initiative sought to promote public awareness about autism and other notable infants’ developmental conditions.
She said the programme also aimed ”to eliminate stigma and encourage inclusion of persons living with disabilities.”
According to her, the outreach is structured to cover the state’s three senatorial districts.
She noted that the programme took place earlier in Ughelli, Delta Central, where beneficiaries received medications and assistive devices, including educational materials to support learning among children with special needs.
Oborevwori, who thanked residents and local government chairmen in Delta South for their cooperation, also commended the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, and medical teams for their dedication to the success of the programme.
She admonished parents and caregivers to continue to show patience, compassion, and understanding towards children with special needs.
The Tide’s source reports that health workers from the ministry and Primary Healthcare Development Agency participated in the programme.
In her remark, the Director-General of the foundation, Mrs. Lawrentta Ogbedo, said the outreach would reduce financial pressure on families that have children with special needs.
She underscored the importance of early diagnosis and consistent medical attention for such children.
The Chairman of Warri South LGA, Mr. Isaac Agbateyiniro, thanked the governor’s wife for the initiative, and described her kind intervention as ”timely and beneficial to struggling families”.
Also, the Chairman, Post Primary Education Board, Mr. Samuel Mariere, applauded the foundation’s effort in extending support to children with special needs in society.
Mariere said the programme had provided hope and practical support to many households.
The source reports that the event featured free medical consultations and treatment for children.
Also, health experts delivered talks on autism awareness, care strategies, and social acceptance.
Participants were also enlightened on the legal protections against discrimination for persons with disabilities.
Other highlights included the distribution of wheelchairs, medications, and assistive materials, among other items, to the beneficiaries.
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UniCal Commits To Nursing Education Dev In C’River 

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The Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UniCal), Prof. Offiong  Offiong,  has reiterated the institution’s commitment towards supporting the growth of nursing education in the state.
Offiong, who made the statement recently in Calabar when members of the Basic Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Certificate Affiliation Committee visited him in his office, said as a federal university located in Cross River State, the institution would remain committed to the development of the state and the wellbeing of its residents.
The Vice Chancellor said UniCal would strategically collaborate with the state government to ensure improved healthcare education, professional training and standards.
“I commend the state government for expanding nursing institutions, this development has stimulated youth interest in health-related careers.
“We shall revisit the affiliation process to ensure compliance with national and international academic standards,” he said.
Offiong continued that curriculum review, adequate academic staffing and strict quality assurance measures would be given priority attention in the process.
He urged the state government to provide logistics support to students undertaking clinical postings in health facilities.
Leader of the delegation, Dr. Henry Ayuk, congratulated Offiong on his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of the university.
Ayuk, who’s also the Commissioner for Health in the State, commended the university for its contributions to the growth of the health sector.
He said the Bassey Otu-led government was committed to deepening collaboration with the university in order to strengthen nursing education and healthcare delivery.
The team leader expressed optimism that the partnership would boost professional training, institutional development and healthcare outcomes in the state.
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Agency Demolishes Illegal Roadside Structures In Delta N8 by … Clears Street Traders

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The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency has commenced the removal of illegal roadside structures and street traders across Asaba.
The enforcement drive targeted areas where traders and makeshift stalls have taken over roads, walkways and drainage channels.
Speaking during the exercise, the Director-General of the agency, Mr. Patrick Ukah, said the action was necessary due to the growing safety concerns caused by unchecked roadside trading.
Ukah said the action formed part of a broader urban renewal programme aimed at improving sanitation, reducing traffic congestion and enhancing road safety.
He noted that the activities had disrupted traffic flow and exposed motorists and pedestrians to avoidable dangers.
According to him, the agency’s action is not directed at individuals but aimed at restoring order and enforcing existing regulations.
Ukah warned that the agency would not tolerate activities that deface the capital or threaten public safety.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to maintaining a clean, safe and orderly capital, saying a well-managed Asaba remains vital to the image of the state and its development.
Urging affected traders to relocate to approved government markets across the city, Ukah said the operation would continue and might be extended to other locations if violations persist.
Major locations affected include Akpu Junction, Marble Hill Junction, and the Arcade near Ogbeogonogo Market.
The Tide’s source reports that in addition to dismantling illegal structures, the agency intensified sanitation efforts along major roads.
Special attention was given to the Mammy Market and Traffic Light axis of Asaba to sustain cleanliness.
The agency’s Head of Environment, Mr. Isaac Nwosu, said the teams would ensure compliance and prevent a return of illegal roadside activities.
Nwosu called on residents and traders to support the agency by adhering to environmental regulations.
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