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Youths Commend Brigade Commander, Lawmaker On Support

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The Elebele Community Youth Movement (EYM) in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has applauded the Commander, 16th Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Yenagoa, Brigadier-General Oluremi Obolo, and the lawmaker representing Ogbia Constituency three in the State House of Assembly, Hon.Gabriel Michael Ogbara, for their support to the community’s youth body towards the building of a planned youth secretariat complex.
Youths President, Comrade Promise David Soso, gave the commendation recently while conducting newsmen round some donated materials and site for the proposed project.
He described the duo as great patrons to the youth body, noting that the youths were glad to be associated with them in their endeavours.
The community youth leader hinted that upon communicating plans to build the secretariat complex to the military Commander and the Assembly member, the duo graciously promised and donated blocks, cement and other materials needed for the project.
”We thank the Brigade Commander and Hon. Ogbara for the various roles they’ve continued to play in this community, especially their donations and promises of more support for the youths secretariat project.
“For the Brigade Commander, we honestly wish to say that the headquarters of 16th Brigade in this community has contributed majorly to the peace and tranquility in this area.
“Their donations and others expected would enable us commence the project seamlessly.
“The Brigade Commander and Hon. Ogbara are role models to the youths of this community. With these donations received and others expected, hopefully between now and first week of next month we’ll commence the secretariat project”, the youth leader said.
Meanwhile, the Elebele Community youths leadership has alleged that the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) and the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) which operate side by side in the area have neglected the community for far too long.
The youths said from the inception of operational activities of the oil majors the community has not derived any tangible gains from the vault of wealth the firms exploit from their community.
“This community haa not benefitted anything tangible from SPDC and NAOC. As we speak, NAOC has their manifold in this community, and as you’ll know, the SPDC has been operating here for decades now, but these two firms have not employed any single individual from this community.
“Worst of all is that even the electricity the SPDC use to give us too is now worst than epileptic.
“The facts are so glaring, and they amount to complete abuse of our rights as host community”, the youths said.

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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