Niger Delta

CRSG Inaugurates Ethical Re-Orientation Committee

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9 years ago

May 16, 2016

The Cross River State
Government has called for attitudinal change and ethical re-orientation among Nigerians in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s change agenda.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong made the call while inaugurating a 21-member Cross River state orientation committee in Calabar.
She stressed the need for the people to support good governance in the state and the country at large, adding that the time had come to rebrand the state.
“More importantly is attitudinal change and ethical reorientation of the citizenry in line with the change agenda of President Buhari at the center”.
“Corruption has eaten deep into the fabrics of every sector of our nation’s development both in the private and public sector. We must do everything to support good governance in our state; we must rebrand our people and our state, both at heart and in the physical,” she said.
She said it was the responsibility of the committee to begin aggressive sensitization and mobilization of the citizens to support the policies, programmes and projects of the state government.
According to her, the inauguration of the committee is therefore meant to strengthen Cross River as a creativity-vibrant, tourism-based and educationally progressive state while maintaining her identity of cleanliness, greatness and peace.’’
The commissioner described orientation as the soul of a state which provides the direction from which change or transformation is driven.
She further reiterated the resolve of the present administration to provide good and qualitative governance through the governor’s signature projects.
“The 260km Super Highway is on course; the Calabar/Bakassi Deep Seaport is on course; and the Calabar Garment factory is almost ready for commissioning. All these lofty projects are designed to provide employment and make lives easy for the people,” she said.
Archibong urged members of the committee to go to every nook and cranny of the state and preach the message of peace and good governance.
The members of the committee were drawn from various groups and organizations including representative of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ); Market Association; Traditional Institution; and Students Union.
Responding on behalf of the committee a member, Mr. Kamonke Abang, assured the commissioner of the commitment of the members to work.
He further thanked the commissioner for coming up with the idea of setting up the committee, adding that it would go a long way in changing the mindset of the people towards activities of government.

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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.