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Independence: Foundation Donates Palliatives To Widows In Edo

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2 years ago

October 4, 2023

Lebarty Community Health Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, on Monday donated food items and wrappers to over 30 widows in Benin, the Edo State Capital, as a way to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd independence day anniversary.
Speaking at the event, Mrs Ovis Enahoro, who represented Dr Nosa Agbe-Lebarty, Managing Director of the Foundation, said the initiative was to put smiles on the faces of the widows.
Enahoro, the Communications Director of the Foundation, said “I am representing Dr Nosa Agbe-Lebarty, who is giving out palliatives to the widows as a way to show them love because they are part of the vulnerable group in the community that people do not really reach out to.
“So, as Nigeria celebrates its 63rd independence, he decided to celebrate with the widows to appreciate their strength in taking care of their homes in the absence of their spouses”.
She said the Foundation was committed to improving the health status of the vulnerable, noting that it would organize a medical outreach for widows in the state in 2024.
“The medical outreach would be the third in the series that the Foundation will be organising in the state.
“Doctors would be on ground to treat the widows. There would be free eye screening and glasses as well as free medications”, she stated.
Dr Rufus Osayiamen, while educating the widows on healthy living, urged elderly women to eat balanced diet as well as avoid strenuous activities.
“It doesn’t cost so much to take care of yourself. As you become older, your immune system is not strong as it used to be when you were young.
“Eat good food and add exercises, 10 to 15 minutes every day, and also go to the hospital when you have any symptoms of sickness”, he told the widows.
One of the widows, Mrs Sarah Omosigo, commended the Foundation for the kind gesture, noting that it was her first time of getting palliatives from an NGO.
“Widows need help from kind individuals and the government to enable them take care of themselves and their children.
“My husband died 25 years ago and I was pregnant when he died. It wasn’t easy for me to take care of the children.
“All my children are graduates but they don’t have jobs. I wouldn’t have come here for the palliative if my children had jobs”, she said. Independence: Foundation

Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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.