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Auchi Poly Ex-Students Seek Accreditation Of Mass Communication

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7 years ago

April 4, 2018

The Alumni of the Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State has pledged to provide assistance to ensure upgrade and full accreditation of the department.
The alumni made this known at a Reunion party organised by Class 1993 graduates of the department, held in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo last Monday.
The Chairman Planning Committee of the reunion, Mr Boniface Onyeadi, said that the obsolete facilities at the department led to the loss of full accreditation of the department.
“We visited the department and we looked at what was on ground, we did a general assessment and it was not what we expected.
“So, we are looking at providing some facilities that will be able to give the department full accreditation.
“We learnt that the department got interim accreditation because of lack of adequate facilities and we are looking forward to providing some level of facilities to enable the department obtain its accreditation in due course,’’ he said.
An alumnus, Mr Umar Allid said that the reunion was not just a get together but an opportunity for us to contribute our quota to the development of the department.
Allid commended members for initiating the idea, adding that plans were ongoing for the group to become a strong association to reckon with in the future.
“This reunion is supposed to be in place since all this while, thank God it has come on board.
“Our aim is to see the goodness of the department and wellbeing of the Mass Communication students.
“The equipment are obsolete and we are planning to assist in replacing them with modern equipment that will aid effective teaching of students to meet up with modern requirement of journalism of this time,’’ he said.
A Senior Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Miss Ese Erica Ekama, and an alumnus of the department commended the lecturers for impacting knowledge on them,
Ekama said the knowledge acquired in the school had made them to excel in their various field of life.
“The kind of foundation they gave us at the early stage of our lives has made us to become who we are, we have exceled in our various fields, you can see from the testimonies, from the introduction, we have assistant directors in high places of authority.
“So, we just felt that since we have benefited so much, it is good to give back to the department that have molded our characters to be who we are today.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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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

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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.