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Justice Nyesom-Wike Visits Christmas Babies, Prays For Them

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8 years ago

December 27, 2017

Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike has stated that God will do wonderful things for the state through the 2017 Christmas babies.
She also called on Rivers people to pray for the leaders of the state as a way of showing them love.
Speaking during her visit to Christmas babies at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital last Monday, Justice Nyesom-Wike urged the privileged class to use the season to assist the less privileged.
She thanked God for the birth of Baby Promise, Baby Tambari Numopre and Baby Divine at the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital and the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.
Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike who noted that the fact that the Christmas babies were born into the families of Rivers people, signify greater days ahead for the state.
She said that the birth of the babies reminds the people of the birth of Jesus Christ, noting that the visit was to felicitate with the parents of the babies and also support them.
She said: “We are really amazed because in the two hospitals we went to, the first and second children were born after 12.00am this morning. They were born into Ogoni families. So all four Christmas babies are all Rivers children and are Ogonis. So we thank God for that. It is a blessing and it tells us that wonderful things are going to happen in Rivers State.
”Christmas stands for the remembrance of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, which is characterised by love and affection. So we are here to show love as part of the 2017 Christmas celebration.
”The essence of Christmas is love. So I urge all residents of the state to pray for the leadership and the sustenance of peace in the state”, she said.
The Medical Director of Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Dr. Paul Kua and Acting Chief Medical Director of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Dr. Charles Tobin-West thanked the Wife of the Rivers State Governor for always investing in the welfare of the less privileged.
Also speaking, the mothers of the Christmas babies, Mrs. Eebu Promise and Mrs. Elizabeth Promise expressed joy for the visit and gifts showered on them by the First Lady.
Baby Promise who weighed 3.5kilogrammes was born at 1.59am while Baby Divine was born at 4.40am and weighed 2.5kilogrammes.
Highpoint of the visit of the Wife of the Rivers State Governor to the hospitals was the distribution of gifts and cash to all mothers in the maternity ward.
She also led special prayers for the mothers of the babies.
She was accompanied on the visit by her children and wives of commissioners.

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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.