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RSNC GM Tasks Christians On Prayers …As Adventists Pray For The Nation

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6 years ago

June 17, 2019

The General Manager of Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC) ,Elder Vincent Ake, has tasked Christians on the need to pray for peace,unity and the development of the nation.
Ake said the insecurity facing the county at this present time was not witnessed in the past, adding that these happenings should be the concern of every Christian and other religious organisations in the country
The RSNC general manager made this call during a one-day prayer quake tagged: “Pray For the Nation”, organised by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Mile l, Diobu, held at the church auditorium in Port Harcourt, last Saturday.
According to him,the security challenges facing the nation should be everybody’s concern and urged Christians to pray for the survival of the country
He encouraged Christians not to stop praying for the country, adding that God will always answer His people when they call upon him and expressed optimism that absolute peace would certainly return back in the country.
Elder Ake thanked the Church for organising the programme to intercede for the nation at this trying moment.
Also speaking, the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO ) Diobu Division, CSP Hassan Yahaya, encouraged Christians not to relent in prayers for the nation, adding that he was optimistic that Nigeria would overcome the situation ravaging it at the moment
He explained that prayer was key in the life of every believer facing life threatening challenges .
CSP Yahaya, who was represented by ASP Peter N. Agbe said that Nigeria was heading to its promised land, adding that he did not see anything that God can not do.
“Nigeria is the Isreal of the black nations, in fullness of time Nigeria will overcome the situation in the country,”he added.
Delivering his sermon on the topic “ God Will Act” the first Elder of the church, Ogbulu . Ijeije said Jesus spoke to the troubled sea and there was peace, noting that as the church which is the body of Christ has come together to pray and intercede for the nation, God would prove Himself and bring peace in the country.

Akujobi Amadi & Kiadum Edookor

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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6 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.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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6 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.

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

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6 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.