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Diri’s Aide Upbeat On Victory For PDP, Gov

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Technical Adviser to the Bayelsa State Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Azibalamawal Jonathan, has said the State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial elections in the State, Senator Douye Diri, would win across various wards of the Ogbia Local Government Area and the entire state.
The Governor’s aide, son of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, stated this in Otuoke, home town of the nation’s ex-President, while fielding questions from newsmen during a recent campaign rally organised by the Forum of Advanced Comrades of Ogbia Kingdom (FACOK) for the re-election bid of the state governor in the November 11, 2023 governorship polls.
Jonathan noted that the governor’s multifaceted achievements in office were glaring, stressing also that these achievements which speak for the governor added to his campaigns across the state for his second tenure.
“You can see what the Governor is doing currently across various communities and Local Government Areas of the State. He has provided the needed infrastructural projects, and is still doing more in almost every part of the State.
“Here, in Otuoke, you can see the reconstruction work on the Onuebum-Otuoke Road. You can also see the remodelling work on the Dame Patience Jonathan Square in the community.
“This Governor has fixed all the roads linking Ogbia Kingdom, which were destroyed by the 2022 monster, floods. He built the Elebele Bridge when Shell said they’ll not build. Governor Diri has continued to empower our brothers and sisters across the State. He has built so many health infrastructure and still counting.
“With the level of the Governor’s outstanding leadership and performance in office, I don’t think the APC would have enough strength to withstand the defeat from the governor through the landslide victory that the people of Ogbia in particular, and the state in general would give to the Governor.
“Though this rally wasn’t organised by me, but because it’s to do with the governor, I also mobilised my team to grace the occasion in grand style, because the Governor’s matter is our matter. As his foot soldiers, we’re there to show solidarity”, the governor’s aide added.

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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