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Sealing Of Palace:Lawyer Threatens To Sue NJC

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6 years ago

August 23, 2019

A Lagos-based legal practitioner, Muyiwa Yinka, has threatened to petition the National Judicial Council of Nigeria (NJC) over the alleged sealing of Henshaw Town Traditional Rulers Council in Calabar South Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State.
Yinka stated that the secretariat of the traditional rulers’ council has remained sealed since June, 2019 by people he described as “thugs”.
In a protracted argument between counsel to plaintiff, Yinka Muyiwa vs defendant’s counsel Williams Awan, at High court 6, Mary Slessor Road Calabar, Yinka told the court that he was properly brought in to take over this matter from the former, counsel, E.E. Osim and not through the back door as alleged by counsel to defendant.
Awan had during the heated argument, alleged that Yinka came into the matter through the back door.
In a swift reaction to the allegations, documents were tendered to the court by Muyiwa to back up his claim that the allegations by defendant’s claims were not factual.
However, the presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Francesca Nnang Isoni, asked the parties involved in the argument to go for break and returned in two hours for judgment.
In Suit No H/C/186/2019, the plaintiff, HRH, (Etubom) Inyang Henshaw, clan head for Effanga Offiong Edet Nsa of Calabar South LGA, with his chiefs in council had gone to court praying the court to, “Grant leave to the claimants to change their council from E.E. Osim to Yinka Muyiwa” over the issue of the sealed palace.
Earlier at the premises of the Mary Slessor Road, in a question and answer session with newsmen, Yinka said; “I represent the claimants to take off the injustice.
“No one has the power to lock up any place, not even a residential house against a tenant by a land lord. It is illegal.
“I advised that the matter be brought up urgently to prevent crisis.
My chamber had approached the court as a matter of urgent attention and the Chief Judge of this state approved that the matter be heard during the vacation.
“We got hint that a retired justice from the community (name with held) is trying to frustrate the matter and buy time in favour of the defendants”.

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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.