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Delta Gov’s Wife Promises Creche For Breastfeeding Mothers

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2 years ago

August 7, 2023

Wife of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Tobore, has promised to establish a creche at the Government House, Asaba, to encourage exclusive breastfeeding among workers.
Oborevwori said this at the launch of the 2023 breastfeeding week at the Asaba Specialist Hospital on Friday.
The Governor’s wife said the gesture was aimed at encouraging exclusive breastfeeding among workers in the state.
“This will help nursing mothers who have to go to work and still creat time to take care of their babies in terms of exclusive breastfeeding.
“With the understanding that our mothers need to work and still fend for their babies, I promise to make an avenue in the government house where staff can at least go to breastfeed their babies for an hour and still continue work.
“I commend the management of the Asaba Specialist Hospital who have already implemented this and I hope that other offices borrow a cue from this”, she said.
The reports that beastfeeding week was being celebrated from Aug. 1 to Aug 7 every year to create increased awareness on breastfeeding.
Oborevwori said available statistics revealed that there were lesser number of women who engaged in exclusive breastfeeding and attributed it to their working condition.
She also advised nursing mothers to take seriously, the task of feeding their babies on breast milk exclusively for the first six months, and continuing till two years.
She said this would help to provide ideal nutrients for the babies, adding that breest milk contain all that the babies needed for healthy growth and development.
In her remarks, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Peace Ighosevwe, said in spite of the numerous health benefits of breest milk, only 29 per cent of mothers engaged in exclusive breastfeeding.
“This can be attributed to high cost of living, as most mothers have to engage themselves in work to support their families, while a number of persons are also ignorant.
“The hospital had to establish a creche at a subsidised rate to encourage our staff to continue breastfeeding their children,” she said.

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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.