Niger Delta

New NNAD Exco Seeks RSG’s Support

Published

6 years ago

October 28, 2019

Newly elected executive of the Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD), has solicited the support of the State Government.
In a letter addressed to the Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation and signed by the association’s South-South Zonal Coordinator, Idehenre Oritseweyinmi Jolly and made available to The Tide in Port Harcourt, NNAD said members need the support of the government to live a better life.
The letter, which was addressed to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, also introduced the new executive of the body to the commissioner.
The statement said of the ten positions, nine returned unopposed, while only the post of the Chairman was contested for by Mr Hezekiah Daopuye and Mr Ibulubo Adokiye.
Meanwhile, Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disability, Mr Kie Obomanu has congratulated the new chairman of the deaf association in River State, Mr Adokiye Ibulubo.
The letter introducing its new executive to the Ministry reads, “The Nigeria National Association of the deaf wishes to commend your honourable and your Ministry for maintaining equity, love, fairness and all-embracing principles and practices to all people with disability, including the deaf in the state.
“We pray Almighty God to continue to endow you with all needed means to continue performing your good work and reward you abundantly.
“The above named association (NNAD) is the umbrella body of all associations of the deaf people in Nigeria. It is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and world professional and socio-cultural body called World Federation of the Deaf, WFD.
“We humbly and respectfully request for your Honourable and Ministry to recognise the newly elected executive of Rivers State Association of the deaf which is an affiliate body of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf, Abuja, Nigeria, as the duly responsible and representative of the deaf in Rivers State.”
It said the election which held on October 19, 2019 at the Women Education Centre/Special School for the Handicapped, Port Harcourt, saw Mr Daopuye with no vote, while Adokiye polled a total of 122 votes.
The NNAD said the elected officials will pilot the affairs of all deaf persons in Rivers State for the next four years.
Other elected officials are Mr Graham Nelson Jaja, (Vice Chairman), Okosun Gideon Samson, (Secretary General), Nation Matthew, (Public Relations Officer), Ms Uche Micah, (Women Leader), Mr Barinaale Yaana, (Treasurer), Mrs. Florence Teade,( Social/Welfare Secretary), Ekwueme Okechukwu, (Financial Secretary), Ugochukwu Ahakwo, (Youth Leader) and Tamka Nwilenle (Chief Whip).

Dennis Naku

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.