Niger Delta

Chevron Provides Drugs To De-Worm Pupils

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6 years ago

July 5, 2019

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) last Wednesday provided some 41,000 doses of anti-worm drugs in support of ongoing massive de-worming of children in Bayelsa primary schools.
Speaking at the event, General Manager in charge of Government and Public Affairs at CNL, Mr Esimaje Brikinn, said that the programme was aimed at ridding children of worms.
Brikinn, who was represented by Mr Kayode Adeboye, CNL’s Communications Coordinator, said the de-worming exercise was targeted at children between ages six and 12.
He noted that the campaign was part of Chevron’s commitment to supporting health care in its operational areas and recalled that the oil firm recently concluded a programme to prevent HIV transmission.
“We are proud of the tremendous successes recorded through our partnership with the Bayelsa state government in past health programmes.
“These programmes, no doubt, were because of our collective commitment to improving healthcare delivery and by extension the quality of life of the people of Bayelsa and the Niger Delta.
“Some of us here would recall that between 2012 and 2018, Chevron, in collaboration with PACT and the Bayelsa State Government, sponsored a U.S $5.3 million Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV programme.
“The programme helped reduce the HIV prevalence rates in Bayelsa and tested over 57,000 pregnant women.
“We have also partnered the Bayelsa Governor on roll back malaria programme in times past”, he said.
“We are very proud to be partners in progress with Bayelsa State Government,” he said..
Director Primary/Teacher Education, Mrs Hannah Amasuomo, who represented the Commissioner for Education, Mr Jonathan Obuebite, commended NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture for partnering the state to deworm pupils.
She equally thanked the headmasters and headmistress as well as the teachers who accompanied the children from various schools.
She appealed to Chevron and its partners to make deworming a sustainable and continuous programme in the state.
Mr Robert Derek, an official of Bayelsa Ministry of Health in his health sensitisation, noted that proper personal hygiene was a gateway to a healthy life.
He said: “Worms deprive young children of the necessary nutrients which they require for mental and physical development.
“Worm infestation can cause opportunistic sickness and even mortality in children.”
He reassured the state government’s readiness to embark on immunisation against polio among children.

Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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3 days 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.

Niger Delta

Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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3 days 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.

Niger Delta

C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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3 days 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.