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Imoke Commissions Corps Members’ Result Mining Software

Published

11 years ago

March 25, 2015

APC governorship candaidate, Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside (middle), with Paramount Ruler of Oginigba Community, Eze G.B. Odum (2nd right), former Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Obio/Akpor LGA, Dr Lawrence Chuku (left), Vice President, Oginigba, Eze-In-Council, Chief Charles Johnson (right) and Chief Richard Dike, during a courtesy visit to the monarch’s palace by Dr Peterside last Friday.

The Governor of Cross
River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, has commissioned Result Mining Software created by three Corps members, for the University of Calabar.
Governor Imoke, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Ege Egwu, said the project was very timely and would be beneficial to the school and state, especially in this era of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
He emphasised the role of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme as partners in national development, while stressing that such laudable project as the result mining software, was capable of attracting not just the state Honours Award, but also the President’s Honours Award.
Apart from result mining, the programme would deliver such services as e-library, staff management application and a better e-mail service for the entire university community.
In his speech, the initiator of the project, Mr. Ugi Augustine said; “the main goal of the project is to implement a self-maintained faculty network and to provide the faculty with a Result Mining Application, which would allow students to quickly check their results without crowding the notice boards.
“The project is also expected to enhance communication among lecturers and bridge the communication gap between the faculty and departmental offices. Science books are also to be hoisted on this programme as well as final-year students’ project works for easy access”, he added.
The project was initiated by Corps member Ugi Augustine Ugi, while other contributors were Olube Emmanuel and Etti Emmanuel.
Present during the commissioning were the state Co-coordinator, NYSC, Cross River State, Alhaji Habibu Kurawa, the Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar, Prof. James Epoke, Deputy Vice Chancellor Admin., Prof. Zana Akpagu, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Prof. (Mrs.) Etuk Udoh, Dean of Sciences, Prof. Joe Asor, Director of ICT UNICAL, Dr. Rufus Otoro and NYSC officials amongst others.

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

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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.