Niger Delta

Students Seek Laws Against Gas Flaring In N’Delta

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10 years ago

December 9, 2015

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, in a handshake with the General Superintendent of Glorious Covenant Church, Pastor Samuel Akinola (right), during the Nigeria Prays’ South-South Zone’s prayer meeting in Port Harcourt on Sunday. With them is former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd).

Students and researchers
in Chemical Engineering and Oil and Gas, have called on the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly to fast-track laws that will stop gas flare in the Niger Delta.
The students drawn from various universities nationwide, at the maiden edition of Prof Emenike Wami’s Paper Contest with the theme: “Gas Utilisation in Nigeria: Constraints, Prospects and the Way Forward,” said the laws would facilitate the process of re-injecting the wasted gas into proper utilization as well as create jobs for the teeming youths.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the National President of Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers (NSCHE), Prof Emenike Wami stated that he was highly elated for students to organize this programme to honour him. He maintained that the National Assembly and state lawmakers should look into the recommendation of the young scholars to move the country forward, and called on Nigerians to support the contest for its sustainability. Also speaking, the chairman of the organising committee, Hezekiah Nwosi said the paper contest was necessary because most of the contests in Nigeria are always musical, beauty pageant, talent hunt, among others by the youths, adding that this is the first time youths were challenged to task their brains to proffer solutions to the crises in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. He was optimistic that those recommendations made by the over 35 contestants would one day see the light of the day as the youths are leaders of tomorrow.
Earlier, the chairman of the event, Engr Peter Akpan, had thanked the organisers and Prof Wami for the idea.
Speaker after speaker at the paper contest decried the continued gas flaring in the Niger Delta despite the depletion of the ozone layers, saying that the developed countries have moved from the era of gas flares into the reinjection plans for economic development even as they called on government to adopt the international standard.

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Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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5 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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5 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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5 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.