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Ijaws Angry With Prince Charles For Not Visiting N’ Delta

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The inability of Prince Charles to visit the Niger Delta during his recent visit to Nigeria is not going down well with many Ijaw people.
Speaking with journalists in his office in Port Harcourt, Rev Sokari said that Prince Charles should have visited Bonny and Kalabari Kingdoms which signed treaties with the British to allow them pass through their sea routes to enter other parts of Nigeria, adding that if he had done that, the people of Niger Delta would not be angry with him the way they are now.
He however expressed satisfaction that Prince Charles received the Oba of Benin in Abuja whose fathers, according to him, signed a treaty with Britain to allow them to plant a tree at Escravos, which he said is a sea route named Gulf of Benin, adding that the tree the light house which help in navigation by showing ships the sea track.
“On January 25, 1836 and 1884, similar treaties were signed between the British and Bonny and Kalabari Kingdoms which allowed the British to plant a tree in their sea route known as Bay of Odoye Feria.
“On the navigational map of the area, it was called Bight of Biafra. Also in Lagos, a tree was planted and called Takwa Bay and in Akasa, now in Bayelsa, where the white men passed to discover what is now known as Niger River, in front of Twon, now in Brass – as the white men called it because they could not pronounce Brasie which means ‘remove your hand’, a kingdom that now has King Alfred Diete-Spiff as its Amanyanabo, a tree was also planted there”, he said.
Rev. Soberekon said Mungo Park passed through Akasa to discover River Niger, up to Lokoja where he was buried. He said the treaties were meant to protect the Delta areas and Niger areas which were later merged together by Lord Lugard to form what is today known as Nigeria.
The activist noted that in the Delta areas today, many people were agitating for restructuring while some were asking for self government.
Rev Soberekon, who said he would not like to see a second civil war in Nigeria, maintained that only restructuring of the country would end all agitations.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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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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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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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.
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