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Councillor Lauds Diri, Others On Infrastructural Dev

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4 years ago

June 7, 2021

Councillor representing Ward 13 of Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Honourable Kogiaman Ibhe has lauded the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for their commitment towards the infrastructural development of the state.
Ibhe who also thanked the executive chairman of Ogbia Council Area, Honourable Ebinyo Turner for carrying out ward projects in the 13 wards of the council, gave the commendations during an on-the-spot- visit of his ward project site by a group, the ‘Ward 13 Patriots’ in Otuaba community.
He noted that from the inception of the prosperity administration headed by governor Diri, he knew the government’s mission was to fast track the development of the state through deliberate provision of infrastructure in the nooks and crannies of the state.
The councillor who hinted that he had completed his first ward project, a six room block public convenience said the project was built and fitted with state-of-the art utilities.
He averred that after spending about two years of his three years tenure in the Ogbia legislative arm, he had garnered enough experience, just as he promised reaching out to other communities of the ward in his remaining year as councillor.
“The prosperity government of Governor Diri has done well in the past one year that he and his deputy have been in office.
“You can see the infrastructural projects everywhere in the state. My council chairman, Honourable Ebinyo Marvin Turner has also done well in the Ogbia Local Government Area.
“This my ward project has been completed and it’s ready for commissioning soon. Go elsewhere in the LGA and you’ll see other ward projects, all executed by the Turner lead council.
“For the remaining communities of my ward, I want to assure them that before the Turner-led administration as council chairman and me as their Ward Councillor would be over, their ward projects too would be executed. We’re not able to do projects in every community due to lack of enough funding for now”, Ibhe said.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa

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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.