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Ogbolo Stool In Rundele Not For Sale -Owhor

Published

8 years ago

May 3, 2017

A contestant to the Royal Family Stool in Rundele, Chief Great Owhor has declared that the throne of the Rundele Clan in Emohua Local Government Area is not for sale to the highest bidder.
Chief Owhor, who addressed the Administrative Panel of Inquiry for the Review of the Classification of Chieftaincy Stools in Rivers State, last Thursday, asked the panel to recommend him to Governor Nyesom Wike, for installation as the substantive traditional ruler of Rundele Clan.
Owhor’s position is supported by the family head of the Owhor Family in Mgbu-Olua Village, Elder Okachi Owhor who said Mgbu-Olua is the first village in Rundele Clan which is made up of five villages. The other villages are: Mgbu-Elia village, Omofor; Egamini and Agba Ndele villages.
The Ogbolo Royal Family made seven submissions in their presentation: that Ogbuagu Great Nyeche Owhor is a direct great grandson of Great Ogbolo and the right person to occupy the Nne-we-eli Rundele; that he is the great grandson of Nyeche Nwode, the then warrant chief of Rundele; that Ajuru the last Nne We-Eku Rundele is the immediate grandfather of Mr. Ogbuagwu Great Nyeche Owhor.
Other grounds are, that Great Owhor is neither an impostor to the throne nor has he been convicted for any offence whatsoever, that, he has commited nothing that should prevent him from upholding the custom and traditional of the Rundele Clan, that he can bring development to Rundele Clan.
The Ogbolo Royal Family declared, “On the strength of the foregoing history, the Ogbolo Royal Family hereby seek to reinstate their position as the Royal Family entitled to occupy the stool of Nne-We-Eli Rundele and will reject any impostor who will attempt to take-over their family dynasty.”
“Accordingly, the Ogbolo Royal Family hereby request this honorable panel to reinstate the Ogbolo Royal Family to their family heritage of Nne-We-Eli Rundele Royal Stool to avoid possible breach of peace in Rundele Clan, for by so doing, the panel will be upholding the revered tradition and custom/cultural heritage and/or ancient stool of the Rundele people.”
Chief Great Owhor’s request was supported by chiefs, heads and members of Ogbolo Royal Family of Mgbu-Olua village in Rundele Clan, in Emohua local government area.
Owhor stated that, the stool has been vacant since the ’60’s following the death of the Warrant Chief of Rundele, Nyeche Nwonde, the great grandfather of Chief Great Owhor.

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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.