Niger Delta

Infrastructure: Communities Seek Govt’s Assistance

Published

9 years ago

September 2, 2016

Indigenes of Owan East
Local Government Council of Edo State have appealed to the state government to construct roads and provide basic amenities for their communities.
They made the appeal during the inauguration of the Ivbiadaobi Unity Forum at Warrake Community in the council area.
Members of the newly inaugurated forum are sons and daughters of Erah, Ihievbe, Ivbiaro and Warrake Communities.
The chairman of the forum, Mr Abdulkarim Yusuf, addressing his members said the communities lacked good roads and basic amenities.
Yusuf said that roads connecting the communities to other villages had been completely neglected by the government.
“In the area of road construction, Ivbiadaobi clans have been completely neglected by the previous administrations.
“I appeal to the state government to give serious attention to the construction of Erah Road. A situation where one cannot access Erah is not too good.
“The abandoned Ihievbe-Ogbe Road is also of great concern to the forum, this is an important road linking many communities in the area,’’ he said.
The chairman lamented that lack of social amenities had affected the four communities, saying that the major boreholes constructed in the communities were yet to be completed.
“The sorry state of Ivhievbe and Erah Grammar Schools is beyond description.
“The condition of these schools is so appalling that Erah community decided to launch an appeal fund to rehabilitate the schools through communal effort.
“We call on the state government to complete the construction of the schools and the boreholes in the communities, especially, the one in Ebese-Ivbiaro’’ Yusuf said.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Forum’s Board of Trustees, Mr Abu Lawani, had said the association was set up to provide a platform where
its members could discuss common issues affecting the communities.
Lawani said it was also to engage government on how to develop the area.
“This forum is a non-governmental, non-religious and non-partisan organisation. Our aim is to pursue the social, economic, and cultural well-beings of our people,’’ he said.

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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.