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Bayelsa Prioritises Teaching Ijaw, French, Others In Public Schools

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The Bayelsa State Government says it will place priority on the teaching and learning of Ijaw, French and Chinese Languages, as well as Science and Mathematics in public schools in the state.
The State’s Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this when the national and state chapters of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) paid him a courtesy visit in Yenagoa.
Ewhrudjakpo explained that the emphasis on the above listed languages, in addition to the core science subjects was to equip the children to take full advantage of career opportunities offered by those subjects in the future.
He noted that the growing economic influence of China in global affairs today, justified the inclusion of Chinese Language as a subject of interest in the school curriculum.
The Deputy Governor commended the group for sharing in the promotion of programmes to uplift the state.
“I am happy for the programme you are introducing it is in tandem with the thinking of the state government.
“For us, we have made it compulsory and we are pursuing Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) because we believe that with that, the negative impression of Bayelsa State would change sooner or later.
“We are recruiting more teachers in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, agriculture science and computer science. The other subjects we are placing priority on are: Chinese, French and Ijaw languages”, he said.
Ewhrudjakpo urged APWEN members to make team work their watchword to achieve their objectives.
He appealed to the body to include male students in their programmes for gender balancing.
The Deputy Governor explained that engineering career required a lot of hard work for one to be awarded fellowship, urging them to partner with other male-dominated professions to gain more visibility.
He advised them to do more in encouraging the girl-child at secondary schools to take up engineering profession as a course of study and profession.
Ewhrudjakpo appreciated APWEN for bestowing awards on him in recognition of his contributions to the growth and development of the engineering profession in the state and the country.
Earlier in their separate remarks, the State Chairman of APWEN, Diepreye Owana-Omubo, and the Vice Chairman, Dr Ann Jonathan-Obuebitei, said the association was doing everything to encourage the girl-child to take up engineering at the basic education level.
They commended the State Government for establishing more technical colleges and the recruitment of Science and Mathematics teachers to promote STEM education in the state.
The highpoint of the visit was presentation of two special awards to the Deputy Governor by the National President of APWEN, represented by the APWEN Chairman, Owana-Omubo and its Vice Chairman, Jonathan-Obuebite.

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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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