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2015: Imoke Tasks C’River Women, Youths On PVCs

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11 years ago

January 30, 2015

The Founder, Partnership
Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization, POWER and wife of the Cross River State Governor, Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke, has been presented with her Permanent Voters Card (PVC). The event which took place at the Government Primary school polling unit, Itigidi, Abi local government area of the State, saw women and youths from the Central Senatorial District being sensitized.
Mrs. Imoke, who is the wife of the Governor of Cross Rivers State enjoined Cross River Women and youths to endeavor to pick up their permanent voters’ card ( PVC) at their various wards to enable them vote in the coming election. “Friends, Nigerians, countrymen lend me your ears. Please endeavor to pick up your Permanent Voters Card (PVCs), it is your own personal right as a Nigerian and please ask everyone around you to do same. Do not be an arm chair decision – maker, make your opinion count,” she advised.
The PVC advocacy was facilitated by the Power Political for Women Advancement (PP4WA), a project of POWER that pursues the inclusion of more women in political leadership.
Mrs. Imoke, who was received by state Chapter of Women for Change Initiative, National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) as well as members of the Grassroot Women charged them to mobilize and step up the sensitization in other wards for collection of the Permanent Voters’ Card.
The wife of the Governor noted that the PVC enables them to not only secure their voting right in the forthcoming elections but also provides them with the opportunity to vote for candidates of their choice as well as benefit from the state Government’s free medical care for women and children, employment, among other social services.
She announced that the PVC is the right of every eligible voter, and admonished them to go from house to house, to enlighten women and the youths, on the need to have their PVCs to ensure the future of their children as leaders of tomorrow.
The state coordinator, Women for Change lnitistive, Pastor (Mrs.) Eno Oqua and wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Gloria Efiok Cobham, commended women for their support and expressed the hope that the message would be taken seriously.
Highpoint of the event was the presentation of the Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) to the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke, by the Electoral officer, Mr. Cletus Ashikabe.
The Chairman of Calabar South local government area Mrs. Marjorie Eyo Asuquo, as well as Abi local government area Chairman, Mrs. Edith Amadi and that of Ogoja Rita Anyim were present at the occasion. Also in attendance were the Head of Service, Ntunkae Mary Theresa Ikwem, Permanent secretaries, female vice chairmen, councilors among others.

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Rivers State Commissioner for Youth Development Sir, Owene Wonodi (middle), Speaker Rivers State Youth Parliament Hon. Ijork Emmanuel (left) and members of the State Executive Council during the first sitting of the second session of Rivers State Youth Parliament.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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4 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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4 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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4 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.