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IPMAN Appeals For Kerosene Supply To Calabar Depot

Published

12 years ago

May 17, 2013

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called for the supply of kerosene to Calabar depot comprising Cross River, Akwa Ibom and some parts of North East.

The Calabar Depot Chairman, Mr Micheal Udofia said this in an interactive session with newsmen in Calabar.

Udofia said that for the past 11 years, the depot had not received any supply of kerosene, adding that this had caused untold hardship to the people.

“We have not had supply of kerosene for 11 years now. We therefore appeal to the management of PPMC to send kerosene to Calabar depot.

“This call has become urgent because, there is a strong law on felling of woods for domestic fuel in this state. So, the people are forced to buy the product at exorbitant prices, ‘’ he said.

He said that most households in the catchment areas were now forced to buy the product at exorbitant prices from dispensing centres that got the product from private depots.

He commended the Managing Director of Pipeline Products and Marketing Company (PPMC), Mr Momoh Haruna for ensuring constant supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to the depot.

Udofia also said that PPMC had replaced the analogue dispensing meters in the depot with digital, adding that presently, there were 10 new dispensing machines for products in the depot.

“All these have added to the efficiency with which the depot is giving out products,” he said.

According to him, the improved supplies in PMS and AGO have largely reduced the incidents of bunkering in the area.

He said that consumers of AGO in the axis could attest to the quality of diesel that was in the market presently.

The IPMAN chairman also said that the PPMC had awarded contracts for the complete renovation of the six storage tank farms in the depot.

“This will further boost the efficacy with which products are dispensed at the depot, ‘’ Udofia said.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 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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2 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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2 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.