Niger Delta

Activist Tasks Ministers On N’Delta Dev

Published

6 years ago

August 26, 2019

A Niger Delta activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has challenged the new Ministers on President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet from the Niger Delta region to ensure that they use the powers of their offices to work for the even development of the region.
The environmental rights advocate, stated this in a statement in his office in Warri, Delta State.
Mulade said that this admonition has become necessary because who much is given, much is expected”, adding, since Buhari has found them worthy of serving in their various capacities as ministers on behalf of the people of the region, they should bequeath shining legacies that Niger Delta people should remember them for in the future.
He, however, congratulated the newly inaugurated ministers, saying that although those appointed from the Niger Delta region are meant to serve the entire country, it was incumbent on them to make the people of the region feel the impact of their office, by influencing the citing and completion of development projects in the Niger Delta.
Mulade, felicitated with Festus Keyamo (SAN) (Delta), Chief Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Senator Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi (Rivers), Dr Osagie Ehanire and Clement Agba (Edo), Emeka Nwajuba (Imo), Godwin Jedi-Agba (Cross River), Tayo Alasoadura (Ondo), and Dr Uchechukwu Ogah (Abia), urging them to attract uncommon governance and development to the grassroots in the Niger Delta region.
The development activist noted that with the former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva as Minister of State for Petroleum, former Ggovernor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio as Niger Delta Minister, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, as Minister of State for Niger Delta, former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi as Minister of Transportation, the Niger Delta region was on the path of rapid physical and socio-economic development.
The 10 Niger Deltans were among the 43 ministers that were assigned portfolios and inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, last Wednesday, giving the oil-rich region a sense of belonging and a display of an all inclusive government.

Niger Delta

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.

Niger Delta

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.

Niger Delta

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.