Niger Delta

There May Be Bloody Revolution If… – Mbang

Published

7 years ago

February 1, 2019

The Prelate Emeritus of Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Sunday Mbang has predicted bloody revolution in the country if the current leaders failed to restructure Nigeria.
Mbang said, “the call for restructuring of Nigeria is now long overdue, time will come when it would be done by revolution which could be bloody.”
The prelate emeritus who stated this in an interaction with correspondents at his residence in Shelter Afrique, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, said that state autonomy would make each state manage their resources in a way that suits them.
According to him, “the problem in Nigeria is restructuring. Nigeria is overdue for restricting and I am one of those persons that strongly believe in it.
“Let them continue debating it. But I want to say that if they don’t do restructuring today they will do it tomorrow and it will be through a revolution, I tell you, then it will be bloody.
He queried why states cannot manage their economy and pay tax to the centre stressing that agriculture, power and police should be controlled by states.
“Why should federal government be controlling agriculture and power and we pretend not to know the disadvantage. Why should the federal government be controlling the police up till now? In America even the local government has their own police not to talk of the state, so why must we have federal police? “ he questioned.
The former CAN Chairman expressed displeasure over the activities of the Police in the recent crisis in the state House of Assembly, querying if the polce were out to protect the citizens or only the five ousted APC lawmakers.
Mbang noted that successive transfer of police commissioners to the state within one month did not speak well of the State adding that Akwa Ibom has been a peaceful state to be subjected into such threat.
He, however, cautioned the instigators and the perpetrators of violence in the state warning that the wrath of God would be visited on such people in no distant time if they did not turn a new leaf.
“Akwa Ibom has been a very peaceful state and a very different state. I pray that any person or group of persons inciting violence that God will forgive them, but if they become stubborn and continue to threaten the peace in our midst, the wrath of God would be visited on them.

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

Published

1 week 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

Published

1 week 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

1 week 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.