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NUJ C’River Council Elects New Exco

Published

9 years ago

April 11, 2016

Members of the Cross
River State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists have elected new officers to run the affairs of the union for the next three years.
The Assistant National Secretary of NUJ, Mr. James Uwem, who was the returning officer for the election, declared Mr. Victor Udu as winner and thereby returned him as chairman, of the council.
According to the returning officer, the newly elected chairman scored 86 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mrs. Florence Oluohu, who scored just four votes, while Mr. Lawrence Mpama, who also vied for the chairmanship position scored no vote in spite of the attendant acrimony.
Other officers elected include Mr. Oqua Etim (vice Chairman); Mr. Oka Ibor (Secretary); Mr. Benson Ezugwu (Assistant Secretary); Mrs. Archibong Bassey (Treasurer); Mr. Edem Edem (Financial Secretary) and Mrs. Itam Offor (Internal Auditor).
Uwem, who represented the National Secretary of the union however, commended the members of NUJ in Cross River for their peaceful conduct during the election.
Speaking after his inauguration, Mr. Victor Udu, promised to work with all members of the union to move the state NUJ forward.
He called on members to close ranks and work together for the interest of NUJ in the state.
In her speech, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong, congratulated the winners of the election.
Mrs. Archibong assured that the state government would work with the NUJ in the state to achieve set goals.
She urged journalists to always report objectively and to confirm any information from her office whenever in doubt.
Chairman of the Caretaker and Electoral Committee, Mr. Samuel Egbala, charged members to always respect the constitution of the union.
He commended the members for their understanding and cooperation before and during the election.
Mr. Victor Udu is a of staff of the Ministry of Information and Orientation, Cross River State.
It would be recalled that the National Industrial Court sitting in Calabar, had on March 24, 2016 nullified the election of Cross River NUJ held in 2013 and ordered the National Secretary of NUJ to conduct a fresh election in that regard.

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

Published

2 weeks 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 weeks 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

Published

2 weeks 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.