Niger Delta

Commissioner Harps On Clean Environment

Published

9 years ago

April 29, 2016

Minister and stakeholders at the sensitisation of stakeholders on pre and post launch activities of the Clean-up Ogoni land and other oil impacted communities in the Niger Delta by the Federal Ministry of Environment in Port Harcourt yesterday.

The Delta State Commis
sioner for Environment, Chief John Nani, has advised residents to comply with the regulations provided by the state waste management board in order to ensure clean environment.
Nani, who spoke in an interview with newsmen in Asaba on Sunday, said that residents were yet to fully embrace the new environmental law.
The commissioner said that the new regulations provided for a new waste disposal system.
He noted that some residents had continued to dump waste at unauthorised locations in Asaba and other cities, just to avoid paying waste disposal fees.
“We have a dump site at Ibusa and we have the Private Sector Partners (PSPs) who collect the waste from the points of generation to deposit at the dump site.
“Lots of the residents do not want to key into the new waste management system for proper evacuation of their refuse.
“We have noticed that people cut corners rather than do the right thing and that is unlawful.
“We ask the residents to pay their bills into the specified bank account to enable government to pay the PSPs as and when due.
“This will also help government to monitor the process, check irregularities and prevent unauthorised persons from defrauding them,” he said.
The commissioner said that the ministry had sensitised the people through the media on the need to properly dispose their waste and pay their waste disposal fees.
“Yes, we know we can only minimize crime; so, we have set up a task force to move round the towns to check all these nasty behaviours of some people.
“There is also an advocacy for all residents, stalls, offices and companies to have waste bins in front of their apartments.
“Soon, we will begin to use Point of Sales (POS) machines to enable the residents to pay their bills in the comfort of their homes, using their Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards.
“We have warned them not to pay cash to anybody, but pay to the bank just as they pay their electricity and other bills.
“The residents’ compliance level for payment of waste bills in the state is still very low,” Nani said.

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.

Niger Delta

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.

Niger Delta

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.