Niger Delta

Imoke Woos Aggrieved PDP Members

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11 years ago

March 2, 2015

The Cross River
State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the State, Senator Liyel Imoke has called on all aggrieved members of the party to have a rethink and return to the party.
Speaking at the inauguration of the campaign council and committees for the party, Senator Imoke stated that their return would pave the way for growth and development.
The Governor said that the party had recorded unprecedented success in the delivery of people oriented programmes especially in the areas of roads, education, healthcare, social welfare programmes, agriculture, employment and investment.
According to Senator Imoke, “no matter how strong our party or our candidates are, we never take our people for granted as our programmes have been tailored to meet their needs even in the remotest areas”, acknowledging that any government that wants to be good must respond to the need of its people.
He described the governorship candidate, Senator Ayade as young, dynamic, purposeful, energetic and focused and advised that the campaign must focus on the young generation and women, if the party must continue to improve on the lots of the people and move the state and country forward.
The Governor said the choice of Senator Ben Ayade had come through a thorough and tedious process and noted that the choice was capable of taking the State higher.
He called on the one million, twenty-five thousand registered voters in Cross River State to come out en-masse and cast their votes in favour of PDP.
In his address, the PDP State Chairman, Ntufam John Okon, commended Governor Imoke for his leadership style, describing him as a strategist, kind hearted, compassionate and a loving leader.
The party Chairman acknowledged the beauty of the structure and process put in place by the party saying that it had resulted in the emergence of credible candidates like Senator (Prof) Ayade and other PDP candidates.
In his comments, the Director-General of Senator Ben Ayade Campaign, Ntufam Ekpo Okon, acknowledged the depth of the assignment in their hands and disclosed that they would take their campaign to the 196 wards of the state and in all the units and called on council and committee members as well as the entire PDP supporters to vote and defend their votes.

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Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service, Rivers Command, Mr Mike Longe (right), parading suspected illegal immigrants in Port Harcourt last Wednesday.

Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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1 day 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 day 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 day 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.