Niger Delta

Military Hospital Honours 10 Workers In Benin

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8 months ago

January 15, 2025

The Nigerian Army Military Hospital, Benin, has honoured 10 members of staff for distinguished performance in 2024.

The Tide’s source reports that the awardees comprised five each from the soldiers and the civilian staff.

According to the list, Staff Sgt. Ibrahim Suleiman, Sgt. Baba Sheshi, Lance Cpl Ifeoma Ede, Pte Mika’il Atanda as well as Pte Joseph Precious made the soldier category.

Those in the civilian category were Mr Yesufu Otono, Miss David Juliet, Miss Christabel Ahamisi, Miss Deborah Ibizugbe, and Mrs Rosemary Omoye.

The awards were presented by the hospital’s 2024 West Africa Social Activities (WASA) on Saturday.

The Commander, 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, Brig.-Gen. Ebenizer Oduyebo, applauded the awardees for their dedication to duty and outstanding performance which earned them the awards.

The Brigade Commander asserted that to “whom much was given, much would be expected”, and urged the members of staff to continue the exemplary work they were doing.

He acknowledged the support of the hospital members of staff to the brigade and the Nigerian Army in general, which he said, was instrumental to the success of the military operations in the state.

“This event has afforded officers and men and their families and civilians the opportunity to unwind and relax free with one another and take you away from your routine regimental life”, he said.

Oduyebo said 2024 ended with unprecedented successes in area of curbing insecurity with the support of the military hospital.

Brig.-Gen. Paulina Aburime, the director of the hospital, said WASA was an age-long tradition in the military aimed at preserving Nigerian ethics through social interaction of personnel, their families and well-wishers.

“The event also seeks to promote comradeship and foster unity among personnel so as to ensure the spirit of one large family”, she said.

The director encouraged everyone at the event to embrace the spirit of unity and use it to build bridges, foster better understanding and promote peace and stability in the country

One of the awardees, Staff Sgt. Suleiman, honoured with the best performing soldier, said the award would spur him to do more and get more reward from the army.

“If you are doing something and you are appreciated that will make you to put in more effort and get more reward.

“I feel great for the honour because there are many soldiers in the hospital but I was picked as the best. I thank the army for recognising my efforts”, he said.

The source reports that the highlight of the event was the cultural troupe display and the tug of war between the officers` wives and the female corps members.

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.

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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.