Niger Delta

2019: CAN Insists On Political Office Rotation

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7 years ago

December 24, 2018

Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Delta State Chapter has said that God will judge any indigene of Delta State who goes against the covenant of the rotation of governorship in the state.
It also warned politicians against spilling blood to appease their political gods.
Chairman, CAN, Delta State, Apostle Sylvanus Okorote, last Friday night during the 2018 nine lessons and carols organised by the Delta State Ministry of Information held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, said there was a covenant among the three senatorial districts in the state, which should not be broken by anybody.
Speaking on “Peace Through The Reconciliatory Work Of Christ”, Okorote told the people who converged for the carol night not to break covenants, noting that covenants are witnessed by Angels of God, hence they are sacred and should be seen as such.
He said: “Do not break covenants, I’m not referring to covenants with God but covenant with man. God will judge you if you break covenants. Covenant in Delta should not be broken.”
The Chairman warned politicians against spilling blood to appease their political gods, noting that in the days of former President Goodluck Jonathan, he told Nigerians that his ambition did not worth the blood of anyone.
Taking analogy from Herod in the Bible who killed little children in Nazareth for him to retain his hold to power in the province, he warned politicians not to dream of spilling blood of innocent Delta people to achieve their political ambition.
“Do not stain your hands with blood. You must not take someone’s life to retain power. I will pray to God to catapult you out of Delta State if you are thinking of getting power through violence in 2019,” he said.
On the recent upsurge in ritual killings in the state, he warned youths to stay away from ritual activities, warning that they should not steal ladies underwear to get the magic power to make money.
He also warned politicians aginst wasting money on girls when they have wives wasting away in their homes, saying such actions are ungodly and condemnable.

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.

Niger Delta

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.