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Edo Seeks NTA’s Support To Drive Programmes

Published

4 years ago

November 24, 2021

Edo State Government has called for the support of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in driving the administration’s agenda of Making Edo Great Again popularly known as MEGA.
The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Andrew Emwanta made this appeal on behalf of Governor Godwin Obaseki during a courtesy call by a team of NTA staff led by the Zonal Director, NTA, Benin Network Centre, Mrs. Pauline Igbanor in Benin City.
While making his welcome address, the Commissioner reinstated the commitment of Edo government under Mr. Obaseki to economic revolution and institutional reforms of Edo state which are driven by the MEGA agenda.
He appealed to NTA to key into the vision by informing and sensitizing the people about the programmes of Edo government.
According to him, “the Ministry of Information and Orientation has a mandate of creating awareness and orientation on important societal issues. Our hardworking and visionary Governor has made this work easy for us through his laudable programme of MEGA which you all can see is turning the fortune of our dear state in all areas”.
Hon. Emwanta commended NTA Benin Network for its programmes, “as an award winning station in the past, NTA Benin Network has done very well in the area of regular information dissemination about the activities and programmes of not just the federal government but state and local government as well”.
Earlier, the zonal director of NTA Benin Network Centre, Mrs. Pauline Igbanor congratulated Hon. Emwanta on his appointment as Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, which she said signaled a new turn and direction.
Mrs. Igbanor explained that the reason for the courtesy call was to strengthen the existing cordial relationship between NTA Benin Network Centre and the Ministry of Communication and Orientation which she described as the ‘parent ministry’.
“NTA’s primary responsibility is to produce programmes that promote peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria and to disseminate information about the activities and programmes of government to the people and we are ever open to work with Edo government in this direction” Mrs. Igbanor remarked.

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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.