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Monarch Hails Wike Over Independence Church Service

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8 years ago

October 13, 2017

The Paramount Ruler of Rumuomasi Town and Eze Chiga Amaeli 1, HRH Eze Ezebunwo Geoffrey Adele has commended the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike for being the first governor in the history of the community and since the creation of the state to have remembered the area to host an important state function like the Independence Anniversary Church Service.
It would be recalled that the State 2017 Independence Church Service was hosted by the Saint Mathias Anglican Church in Rumuomasi Town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, which also coincidentally celebrated its centenary this year.
Adele who made the commendation while speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt on the sidelines of a skills acquisition training programme organised for youths by the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi said he was happy that Governor Wike was unknowingly making history when he decided to mark this year’s State Independence Church Service in the oldest church in his community for the first time.
“He is the first State Governor to mark the Independence Anniversary Church Service in my community hosted by the over 100 years old Saint Mathias Anglican Church in Rumuomasi. I am also very happy because this is happening during my reign as the Paramount Ruler, which is a sign of good things to come”, he said.
Earlier, while declaring open the skills acquisition training programme, the traditional ruler thanked Rotary Club of Trans Amadi for choosing his community for the programme, and admonished the over 200 youths including indigenes and non-indigenes resident in the area who benefited from the programme to take full advantage of the training to better their lives.
He also advised them to be punctual and hardworking throughout the duration of the training in order to benefit and empower themselves at the end of the programme.
The President of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi had earlier informed the monarch and the participants that the best trainees, especially those who come out tops would be empowered to be on their own after the training programme.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 days 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 days 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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2 days 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.