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Rivers Community Gets New Ruler

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6 years ago

April 19, 2019

The people of Edeoha Community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State last Tuesday unanimously elected Chief Eyii Clifford Jeremiah as the new Paramount Ruler of the community.
It would be recalled that the Edeoha apex chieftaincy stool was declared vacant following the death and subsequent burial of Chief F.S. Ebelogu in 2013.
According to the official result announced by the Chairman of the electoral committee, Rt. Hon. Amezhi Oseja, Chief Jeremiah, who was the only aspirant for the election, polled 46 out of the 46 votes cast in the election.
The delegates for the election were drawn from the three administrative organs of the community, including the Eloha, Umueze and the Council of Chiefs.
In his acceptance speech, the new Paramount Ruler, Chief Eyii Jeremiah dedicated his victory to God, and thanked the people for finding him worthy to occupy the revered stool.
He promised never to let the people down, and appealed to aggrieved parties to bury the hatchet and support him to build a more united community.
Chairman of Upata Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers, High Chief Levi Onyiri, while addressing the people after the election, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the people before, during and after the election, and thanked them for abiding by the ruling of the Upata Council of Chiefs which dissolved all factional leadership and directed that a proper process be followed to produce an Eze.
According to him, what he saw was a clear indication that Edeoha is the pride of Upata Kingdom, as it can now be fully represented in the Upata Council of Chiefs.
The high point of the event was the presentation of the new Paramount Ruler to Umu Eyediedhu family, the custodians of the tradition of the land. This is even as Elder Okpara Willie, who accepted him on behalf of the entire family, assured that the family would work with him to move the community forward.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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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

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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

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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.