Niger Delta

Andoni Youths Protest Oil Company’s Operations

Published

6 years ago

December 13, 2019

Scores of youths from Ngo town and other communities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have given the management of Amini Petroleum Development Company till the 25th of December, 2019 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with its host communities or quit the area.
The youths who protested to the Rivers State House of Assembly and the Port Harcourt office of the company said the company had violated the directive of the Rivers State House of Assembly Committee to enter agreement with its host communities.
Some of the placards carried by the protesting youths read: “Amini Int’l Sign MoU or Leave Our Land, OML 25; RSHA Save Ngo Mainland from Crises; Amini Should Sign MoU with Host Communities before 25th December, 2019″
Amini currently operates both IMA and TUBU oil fields in OML 25 all in Andoni Local Government Area.
The leader of the Ngo youth, Dick Nkakeek Nkakeek said the communities would welcome any company that has the interest of the communities, to operate the two oil fields.
According to him, over 20 years of Amini operations in Andoni is worthless as the host communities have nothing to show.
He alleged that the company’s operations had caused untold hardship to the Andoni people as people have lost their sources of livelihood as a result of pollution, adding that the communities are tired of Amini’s presence in the area.
Also speaking, Mr Joshua Ngo of Muma community said the company had brought misery to the people.
He urged the Rivers State Government to prevail on Amini Petroleum Development Company to respect the rights of the host communities.
At the premises of the company in Port Harcourt, the Community Liaison Officer (CLO), Barrister Emmanuel Arong, said the company had not neglected the House of Assembly” directive, but only attending to some petitions in respect of the issue.
Arong assured that the company would meet the 25th December 2019 deadline.

By: Odinakachi Oko & Chioma Peters

Niger Delta

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.

Niger Delta

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.