Niger Delta

VC Explains De-Accreditation Of Courses In Ndu

Published

12 years ago

November 1, 2013

The Vice Chancellor, of
Niger Delta University (NDU), Prof. Humphrey Ogoni says poor funding is hampering the smooth operation of the institution, which has resulted to withdrawal of some of its courses by the National University Commission.(NUC).
Prof. Ogoni who stated this, while addressing the State House of Assembly Committee on Education, said the problem of the University was further compounded with the last year’s flood which made its permanent site inaccessible .
He said the University needed funds for the new faculties of Laboratory Science, Marine and Microbiology blocks to be built in the school, saying that management was doing everything to meet the NUC standard to re-accredit the courses withdrawn by the Commission
Following the submissions made by the University administrator, the State Assembly Committee on Education directed the management of the University to uplift its standard by ensuring that the courses recently withdrawn from the school by the NUC were re-accredited..
The committee which was reviewing the implementation of this year’s budget by Ministeries, Departments and Agencies, (MDAs) under its jurisdiction at the Assembly complex decried the inability of the institution to access the funds duly appropriated to it in the budget, stressing that the university should also be covered by the State of Emergency declared by the state government in the educational sector.
Interacting with the Education Secretaries in the local government areas earlier, chairman of the committee, Hon. Johnson Imela expressed shock that pupils sat on bare floors to learn in some private schools, and enjoined the Secretaries to liaise with the relevant authorities to make the learning environment more conducive.
The Education Secretaries on their part informed the committee of the challenges they were facing , ranging from lack of adequate academic staff in the primary and basic secondary schools, official vehicles and speed boats for routine supervision.

Resource Person, Prof. Bakare Rasaki; Director, Rivers State Tourism Development Agency, Mr. Charles Awortu and Director General, RSTDA, Mr. Sam Dede, at a forum for the forth coming Rivers State 2013 CARNIRIV in Port Harcourt, recently.

Niger Delta

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.