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UNIUYO Students Happy To Return To Campus

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3 years ago

October 19, 2022

Students of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, have expressed happiness as they returned to campus after eight months strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Speaking to The Tide’s source in Uyo, a 300-level student of the Department of Mass Communication, Miss Oluchi Agu, said she was glad to return to school.
“I am glad about the resumption. This strike has taken us backward. I would have graduated by now and doing my national service.
“Most of my mates who attended private universities have already graduated.
“The strike was merely suspended and not called off. I will like to plead with the Federal Government to look into all the demands of ASUU and meet them for peace to reign,
“I will also urge ASUU to understand the Federal Government`s position in order to avoid another face-off,” Agu said.
Also speaking, a 200-level student of the Department of Industrial Technology, Mr Edidiong Isaac, said he was also glad about the suspended strike.
Isaac said he anticipated that their lecturers were going to rush through the courses in order to meet up, noting that the students were going to bear the brunt.
“The government should do something about the strike to avoid its recurrence. They should put up a lasting solution to it,” Isaac said.
A 100-level student of the Department of Architecture,Mr Jeremiah Matthew, said he was very happy to resume his studies.
“My advice for the ASUU and the Federal Government is that they should come to a final agreement. Students are destabilised each time there is a lecturers, strike,” he said..
A former ASUU Chairman in the university, Dr Aniekan Brown, said the strike would not have lasted that long if the government had done the needful.
“We must, however, acknowledge the zeal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, in his mediation effort”, he said.
Brown said the non-payment of the lecturers’ salaries was bound to affect their morale.
“We are academics, we are committed to doing our work the best way we can.
“The government should learn to be more trustworthy and reasonable and should place education on the priority list,” he advised.

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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.