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Monarch Returns To PH Chiefs Council

Published

8 years ago

May 22, 2017

As more traditional rulers in Rebisi continue to broker peace in the kingdom, the paramount ruler and Nyeweli Oromeruzimgbu, Eze Chukwuemeka Orluchime has returned to the Port Harcourt Council of Chiefs headed by Chief Azubuike Nmerukini.
Orluchime who revealed this while speaking to The Tide over the weekend said he has resigned his membership and chairmanship of the factional Port Harcourt local government area council of traditional rulers headed by Prince Victor N. Worluchem.
The traditional ruler explained that his resignation from his former position as the chairman in his factional camp was for the overall interest of peace, unity and progress of the Rebisi Kingdom and Ikwerre as a whole.
He noted that he has rejoined the Port Harcourt City Council of Chiefs headed by Chief Azubuike Mnerukini as the chairman and HRH Christopher .N. Wonodi as secretary to from a formidable force for peace to reign in the kingdom.
He urged other chiefs still in the faction to come over for the progress and unity of Rebisi and the state.
The traditional ruler further explained that he wanted peace to reign in the kingdom hence he decided to resign from his former chairmanship position so that the chiefs’ council will be cohesive.
The Tide recalls that the Port Harcourt council of chiefs became polarised after the death and burial of late HRM, Eze Sunday Worluchem.
The disagreement amongst the chiefs brought about factionalisation of the chiefs’ council with one-headed by Orluchime and the other by Chief Nmerukini.
Speaking to The Tide on the issue, the chairman of Port Harcourt council of chiefs, Chief Azubuike Nmerukini said the council has received Chief Orluchime and commended him for his courage to reconcile with his people and ancestral home.
Nmerukini advised the chiefs to be steadfast and never to do anything that will be detrimental to the culture and progress of Rebisi Kingdom and Ikwerre as a whole.
According to him, “Eze Orluchime has promised to work with us for the progress of Rebisi Kingdom. We appreciate his courage and believe that he will come with his wealth of experience for the development of the kingdom.
It would be recalled that a Port Harcourt High court had ordered Eze Victor Worluchem to stop parading himself as the Eze Opara Rebisi.`

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

Published

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.