Niger Delta

Uduaghan Frowns At Delay In LG Staff Salary

Published

15 years ago

May 28, 2010

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has frowned at the constant delay in the payment of local government staff salary in the state and charged local government chairmen to reverse the ugly trend.

Dr. Uduaghan who was speaking when the president of the Nigerian Union of Local government Employees, Comrade David Ofoyenor paid him a courtesy call in Asaba expressed worry over the development.

He enjoined local governments in the state to take the payment of salary to its staff as utmost priority since delay in payment of salary reduces morale.

Dr. Udaughan who said state civil servants receive salary before the end of the month, urged local governments to tow the line of state government on salary issue.

His words “State civil servants always receive salary before the end of every month and we have been maintaining it for sometime now.”

The governor therefore directed the commissioner for special duties in charge of local government matters to look into the cause of delay.

He commended the state NULGE for promoting due process and urged it to continue to be partners in progress.

Dr. Uduaghan said NULGE president has specific role in local government administration even as he promised to allow him participate in joint account committee meeting of the state.

Explaining further he said “We allow NULGE chairman to participate in JAC meeting because he is in a position to pass on certain information to us. He can also contribute meaningfully to decisions as well as pass information to his members.”

In his remarks, the president of NULGE in the state, Comrade David Ofoyenor commended the governor for repositioning local government administration in the state.

Comrade Ofoyenor also expressed appreciation to the governor for the intervention fund injected into the accounts of local governments to facilitate the prompt payment of primary school teachers in the state.

He however expressed dissatisfaction over the constant delay in the payment of salary to staff of local governments in the state.

The labour leader said the late payment of salary to staffs of local governments was worrisome and appealed to the governor to intervene.

Comrade Ofoyenor requested the governor to also assist his Union with a plot of land even as he appealed for an official vehicle to enable the executives of the state NULGE solve its transportation problem.

Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

Published

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.

Niger Delta

Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

Published

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

Published

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.