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C’River Govt Dethrones Efut Paramount Ruler

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The Paramount Ruler of Efuts in Calabar South Local
Government Area of Cross River State, Muri Munene Effiong Mbukpa has been
dethroned.

The Tide reports that Mbukpa was dethroned last Friday after
a fresh selection process of a new monarch, Prof. Itam Hogan Itam, was approved
by the state government.

But in a swift reaction, the embattled Muri Munene Mbukpa
said that he still remained the paramount ruler of Efut.

He described the alleged selection as a nullity and out of the
tradition of the Efut land.

Similarly, the Efut Combined Assembly claimed that by the
tradition of the Efut, it was the assembly that had the right to conduct any
selection of any Muri Munene.

According to the Assembly, there is no vacancy in the first
place for anybody to contemplate filling any position as Muri Munene.

The Secretary of the Assembly, Mr. Ndabo Godwin Bassey,
explained that the embattled Muri Munene Effiong Mbukpa had been on the throne
for about four years now and duly recognised by Governor Liyel Imoke.

He claimed that even when the governor visited the palace
during his electioneering campaign, he commended the Munene for maintaining
peace in the domain, saying that Mbukpa had performed all the traditional rites
to mount the throne.

He noted that by the tradition of the Efut, whoever
performed the burial rites of the late monarch automatically succeeds the
deceased.

According to him, such rites have been “done many years ago
except otherwise somebody wants to exhume the corpse’’.

“The only people who are qualified traditionally to vote or
be voted for in the purported selection were the three Muris that did not come,
the other five are not qualified.

“The two other persons there are challenging their
suspension by the late Muri Munene in court and the court has pronounced that
they cannot partake in selection.

“To start with, there is no vacancy there. It is the duty of
the Efuts Combined Assembly to conduct selection where there is a vacancy.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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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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