Niger Delta

NPA Distributes Computers, Others To Schools In Calabar

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2 years ago

May 19, 2023

The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), as part of its Community Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has distributed computer sets, desks and shelves to secondary schools within its host communities in Calabar.
Managing Director, NPA, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, presented the items to the benefiting secondary schools in Calabar.
Bello-Koko, represented by Mr Festus Olumati, Port Manager, NPA, Calabar Port, said the donation was done under the NPA’s community social responsibility initiative for host communities.
According to him, there is the need to reach out to secondary schools within the catchment area of the NPA with the items.
He said the objective of the donation was to promote excellence in teaching and learning in the benefiting secondary schools.
“We are glad today to present sets of computers, desks and book shelves to four secondary schools and one primary school in Calabar.
“This is one of the ways of strengthening the existing relationship between the NPA and its host communities.
“It is the priority of the MD of NPA that schools in our catchment area be developed and equipped for optimal service delivery”, he said.
Responding on behalf of the benefitting schools, Mr Okon Ita, Principal of Hope Waddell Training Institute, thanked the MD and the management of NPA in Calabar for contributing their quota to the educational growth in the state.
Ita noted that the most important aspect of the donation was that it touched the area of need most schools were yearning for.
According to him, the items donated are very critical for the growth of any school, adding that some secondary schools don’t teach computer because they don’t have one.
“I want to specially thank the MD of NPA for this kind donation to us. These items will go a long way in improving teaching and learning in our various schools.
“I want to also state that the items will be put to judicious use”, he assured.
The benefiting schools included Hope Waddell Training Institute, Government Secondary School, Federal Housing and Government Secondary School Henshaw Town.
Others were Government Secondary School, Adiabo, and Esuk Utan Primary School.

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.

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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.