Niger Delta

Navy Holds Medical Outreach To Mark 66th Anniversary

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3 years ago

June 3, 2022

The Nigerian Navy, Central Naval Command (CNC) has organised a free medical outreach for the people of its host community, Agudama-Epie in the Yenagoa Council area of Bayelsa State.
The programme, which was part of activities commemorating the 66th anniversary of the existence of the Navy, included free eye test and distribution of glass, HIV test, and dental checks.
Also included in the medical outreach were distribution of drugs, and laboratory investigation.
The Tide gathered that June 1 annually has been set aside to celebrate the Nigerian Navy Day.
Speaking during the medical outreach programme, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), CNC, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, said the gesture was to further prove the command’s commitment to boosting its relationship with the host community.
He said the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral A.Z. Gambo, has directed the Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, to carry out a free medical outreach to its host community, as part of the celebration.
The FOC, CNC, who was represented by the Chief Staff Officer, CNC, Commodore Clement Atebi, said the free medical services offered by the Navy include “eye tests and free eye glasses, dental care, with tooth paste and brushes, anti-malaria medication and blood sugar test”.
He noted that the initiative was one of the ways through which the Navy was reaching out to the poor and the needy in the society.
“The Nigerian Navy is using this opportunity to fulfill and carry out its corporate social responsibility to the people, in marking its anniversary celebration. Our objective is to render free medical service to the poor and the needy in the society,” he said.
Also speaking, the Paramount Ruler of Agudama-Epie Communitiy, King Gospel Aputapu, lauded the Nigerian Navy for the free medical outreach to his people, urging the Navy to also give a quota to the host community during recruitment exercise.
He also emphasised that the indigines of the host community were willing and fit to enlist into the Nigerian Navy.
The Agudama-Epie monarch further appealed to the Nigerian Navy to assist the community in curbing the menace of insecurity, saying that their readiness to do so would safeguard the lives and properties of the people and residents.
A beneficiary of the eye test, Mr Emmanuel Otavie, 70, who was screened and given free eye glasses also lauded the Navy for the medical outreach.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa

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.