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‘Education, Panacea To Nigeria’s Security Challenges’

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The Senate Leader, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, says education is the only solution to the persistent security challenges facing the country.

Ndoma-Egba, who said this in Calabar during his Scholarship Awards’ ceremony, said that with good education, the Nigerian society would be safe for everyone to live in.

“Today, we have the Boko Haram and other forms of security challenges facing the country. We can only address the problem of insecurity when we educate the people.

“The only time we can feel safe in our society is when everyone is educated,’’ he said.

Ndoma-Egba said that he instituted the scholarship scheme so as to assist the youth in Cross River Central Senatorial District in their quest to achieve their life ambition.

He, nonetheless, stressed the need for the beneficiaries to make maximum use of the scholarship awards by studying hard, pledging to assist them to secure employment after their education.

Ndoma-Egba, however, said that the selection of the beneficiaries was not hinged on any political considerations, adding: “The beneficiaries were chosen purely on merit.’’

In his speech, Prof. Offiong Offiong, the Commissioner for Education, said that Ndoma-Egba’s scholarship scheme was complementary to the state government’s human capacity development programme.

The commissioner, who was represented by Ebri Eteng, the Executive Secretary, Cross River State Scholarship Board, said that such partnership was desirable in efforts to fast-track the state’s development.

“This Public-Private Partnership will reduce financial burden on parents and students. It will also help in stimulating the spirit of healthy competition among our youths in the quest for academic excellence,’’ he said.

Offiong called on other personalities to emulate the gesture of Ndoma-Egba by assisting the less-privileged members of the society.

Earlier, Dr Margaret Ndoma-Egba, the Chairperson of Ndoma-Egba Scholarship Foundation, said that 30 undergraduates and 12 post-graduate students benefited from the scholarship scheme annually since 2008 when the Foundation was established.

She said that five students were selected from each of the six local governments areas of the senatorial district for the undergraduate category, while two were selected from each of the council areas for the post-graduate group.

“So since 2008, Sen. Ndoma-Egba has sponsored the education of 270 undergraduates and 48 post graduate students from Cross River Central Senatorial District in tertiary institutions across the country.

“A total of 318 students have so far benefited from the scheme,’’ she said.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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September 12, 2025

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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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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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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.
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