Niger Delta

Cleric Urges Nigerians To Put Trust In God

Published

6 years ago

September 2, 2019

The Arch Bishop of African Church of Nigeria, Rivers Province, His Grace, the Most Rev. Dr. Dokiboeriye.B. Kala-Dokubo has expressed optimism that God will supply good things in the land, restore perfect peace and tranquility if people put their trust in God Almighty.
He made the remark in Buguma in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State while delivering a sermon titled, “Our God is Able”, during the second Tri-Annual Buguma city General fasting and prayer for 2019 held last recently in Buguma.
The cleric who is also the Chairman, planning committee of the programme, enjoined parents to train their children in the fear of God, noting that the church will take the bull by the horn by sensitizing the society against youth restiveness.
He stressed that parents have greater role to play in the moral upbringing of their children, assuring that the church will not relent in its complementary role towards making the society better.
The Arch Bishop, however, lamented that social ills spreading like wild fire in the society is the true manifestation of the end-time prophesy.
According to him, the church is fasting and praying for God’s intervention in the land, deliver the people from danger, protect and answer their prayers. He urged all well-meaning indigenes and Kalabari communities to embrace God and worship him in spirit and truth.
In his speech, the Serene Majesty King, Professor T.J.T Princwill Amachree, the Amanayanabo of Kalabari Kingdom, expressed gratitude to God over peace in the area, saying that all hands must be on deck to sustain the tempo.
The occasion attracted eminent personalities including members of Kalabari Council of Chiefs led by the Chairman, Chief C.P.O Amachree, the Executive chairman of Asari Toru Local Government Area, Hon Odiari Princewill, and his councilors while the Arch Bishop was represented by Rev. Dokiboeriye B. Kala-Dokubo Jnr.

Sunny Ajie

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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.

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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.

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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.