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Lagos APC official dies hours before inauguration

Lagos APC official dies hours before inauguration

March 5, 2026 Markup 0

A newly elected executive member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Yesiro Karamo, has died just hours before he was due to be inaugurated into office.

Karamo, who was elected as the party’s Assistant Publicity Secretary, was among the state executives chosen through consensus at the APC congress held on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, in Lagos.

His death occurred only hours before the inauguration ceremony for the newly elected state executive committee, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Lagos APC Secretariat.

Lagos security agency declares readiness for state police

Lagos security agency declares readiness for state police

March 5, 2026 Markup 0

The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Dr Ifalade Oyekan, has said that Lagos State is prepared for the introduction of state policing in Nigeria.

Oyekan made this known in a statement on Thursday, 5 March 2026, adding that the state’s existing security architecture is already structured to support the proposed system.

A’Ibom police release screening schedule for applicants

A’Ibom police release screening schedule for applicants

March 5, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced that the Police Service Commission Recruitment Board has invited candidates who completed the online registration for the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables to attend the physical and credential screening.

According to DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, the screening exercise, which is strictly for indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, will take place from 9 March to 18 April 2026, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm daily, at the state police command headquarters, Uyo.

MAJI equips A’Ibom journalists with data skills for environmental reporting

MAJI equips A’Ibom journalists with data skills for environmental reporting

March 3, 2026 Markup 0

The Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI) has strengthened the capacity of journalists in Akwa Ibom State through a specialised training programme focused on the use of scientific data in environmental reporting.

The workshop, supported by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), was held on Thursday, 26 February, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat in Uyo. It brought together 20 journalists drawn from across the state to promote evidence-based journalism in the Niger Delta.

Speaking at the event, MAJI’s Environment and Conservation Officer, Ikechukwu Ahaka, identified poor access to reliable environmental data as a major obstacle to effective reporting and public accountability. According to him, the gap between scientific research and media coverage has continued to limit public engagement and weaken policy responses to environmental challenges in the region.

Sen. Mpigi’s passing, difficult to comprehend – Nwoko

February 28, 2026 Markup 0

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and Chairman Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation on Friday lamented the demise of his late colleague, Sen. Barinada Mpigi.
Mpigi, representing the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, passed away Feb. 19, at the age of 64.
Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, in his eulogy to the departed lawmaker in Abuja, stated that the announcement of Mpigi’s death still felt improbable, even a week after it occurred.

Ijaw elders endorse Kio, Ebiseni, Benamaisia for INC national positions

Ijaw elders endorse Kio, Ebiseni, Benamaisia for INC national positions

February 21, 2026 Markup 0

Ijaw elders from the Central Zone of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) have passed a vote of confidence on three principal officers of the National Representative Council (NRC), endorsing their aspirations in the forthcoming national executive elections.

The NRC, the legislative arm of the INC, serves as a check on the National Executive Committee.

In a statement issued over the weekend following a well-attended interactive session, the elders commended the performance of His Royal Highness, Dr Anyanate Kio, Leader of the House; Princess Joyce Adesola Ebiseni, Deputy Leader; and Elder Gabriel Pinssidor Benamaisia, Clerk of the House. All three are seeking election into the national executive offices of the Congress.

Three years after, police arrest suspect in inspector shooting

Three years after, police arrest suspect in inspector shooting

February 14, 2026 Markup 0

Operatives of the Operation Puff Adder of the Bayelsà State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man, Iliasu Mohammed, over his alleged involvement in the 2022 shooting of a Police Inspector, Ekperi Edwin, in the stomach and left for dead in Yenagoa, the state capital.

The Police Inspector was shot on August 21, 2022, by unidentified gunmen along his street at Akenfa, Yenagoa, during what police sources described as an alleged armed robbery and attempted assassination.

Manga commences tenure as 14th Commanding Officer NNS Jubilee

Manga commences tenure as 14th Commanding Officer NNS Jubilee

February 7, 2026 Markup 0

Commodore Mohammed Manga, on Friday, formally commenced his tenure as the 14th Commanding Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State.

During the transfer of authority proceedings at NNS Jubilee Ikot Abasi, Manga, in his address, reaffirmed his dedication to the Chief of the Naval Staff’s (CNS’s) vision, mission, and command ethos.

Senate rejected accountability, not E-Transmission of results - Okaba

Senate rejected accountability, not E-Transmission of results – Okaba

February 6, 2026 Markup 0

The Global President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba, has said the Senate’s decision on the electronic transmission of election results amounted to a rejection of accountability rather than of technology.

Speaking in an interview on Friday, Okaba said the Senate rejected the principle of finality in elections, insisting that votes cast at polling units should remain the same through the collation process to the final declaration.

“The Senate rejected the simple, powerful idea that the vote cast by the citizen in the sunlight should be the same vote counted at the end of the journey,” he said.

Police rescue abducted child, arrest suspect in Abak

Police rescue abducted child, arrest suspect in Abak

February 5, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has foiled a child abduction attempt in Abak Local Government Area, rescuing the victim and arresting a suspect.

According to the command, the incident occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, around 2:40 pm, when police operatives promptly responded to a distress call reporting the forceful abduction of a female child.

The report was made by a 32-year-old man, Uwem, who informed the police that an unknown person had dragged a female pupil into a nearby bush. Acting swiftly on the alert, the Command immediately mobilised operatives to the scene.

World Cancer Day: Albinism Association calls for free skin cancer treatment

World Cancer Day: Albinism Association calls for free skin cancer treatment

February 4, 2026 Markup 0

As the world commemorates World Cancer Day, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called for urgent, inclusive and sustained action to address the disproportionate burden of skin cancer among persons with albinism (PWAs) in the country.

The National President of AAN, Dr Bisi Bamishe, made the call on Wednesday, emphasising the heightened vulnerability of persons with albinism to skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, commemorates the signing of the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris, France, in 2000. The 2026 commemoration carries the theme “United by Unique,” as part of the 2025–2027 global campaign.

Aisha Muhammed: How my father’s lifestyle cost him his life

Aisha Muhammed: How my father’s lifestyle cost him his life

February 2, 2026 Markup 0

Aisha Muhammed, daughter of Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has said her father’s unassuming lifestyle and leadership approach made him vulnerable and ultimately contributed to his assassination.

Aisha, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on ARISE News, as she reflected on her father’s legacy 50 years after his death.

She said the late military leader’s commitment to accountability, responsibility and discipline remains central to his enduring influence in Nigeria’s political history.

Security alert: Police appeal to NLC to defer FCT protest

Security alert: Police appeal to NLC to defer FCT protest

February 2, 2026 Markup 0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has appealed to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reschedule its planned protest slated for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, citing concerns over public safety and security.

In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the command said intelligence reports indicated that some proscribed groups were planning to infiltrate and hijack the protest.

According to the statement, the police are aware of the planned peaceful protest by the NLC FCT Council scheduled to hold within the Federal Capital Territory.

Dickson: I advised Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor to join APC

Dickson: I advised Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor to join APC

February 2, 2026 Markup 0

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, has revealed that the late Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, remained loyal to him until his death, despite advice to align politically with Governor Douye Diri.

Dickson made the disclosure on Monday during a live interview aired on several radio stations across Bayelsa State. He said Ewhrudjakpo declined his suggestion to join Governor Diri in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the interest of political stability in the state.

According to Dickson, Ewhrudjakpo believed that joining the APC without him, his political mentor, would amount to betrayal, and therefore chose to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Police to arrest, prosecute one-way traffic offenders in A’Ibom

Police to arrest, prosecute one-way traffic offenders in A’Ibom

February 1, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned motorists and other road users to immediately stop driving against the flow of traffic, popularly known as one-way driving, or face arrest and prosecution.

It was learnt that the command is deeply worried by the growing incidence of traffic violations involving motorists, commercial drivers, tricyclists, motorcyclists and cyclists who deliberately flout traffic rules by driving against oncoming traffic, a practice it described as reckless and dangerous.

Police noted that one-way driving is a serious breach of traffic regulations and a leading cause of road crashes, resulting in avoidable injuries, loss of lives and extensive property damage.

Tantita builds, renovates 35 offices for Nigerian Army

Tantita builds, renovates 35 offices for Nigerian Army

January 30, 2026 Markup 0

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has constructed 13 new office blocks for the Nigerian Army’s 3 Battalion at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

The private petroleum pipeline surveillance firm also remodelled 22 existing offices within Sector 1 facilities at the same Effurun Barracks.

Inaugurating the twin projects, the Managing Director of Tantita, Chief Kestin Pondi, said sustainable security could not be delivered by a single institution working in isolation.

Bayelsa burial trip ends in fatal road crash

Bayelsa burial trip ends in fatal road crash

January 30, 2026 Markup 0

Tragedy struck on Friday when an 18-seater bus conveying passengers to the burial of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor was involved in a fatal crash along the Toru-Orua axis of the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road.

Eyewitnesses initially claimed that many lives were lost in the accident, while several others sustained injuries and were rushed to hospitals for treatment.

However, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefs Brisibe, who confirmed the incident during a telephone conversation with our correspondent, said only two victims died at the scene.

Seadogs demand state policing, security decentralisation

Seadogs demand state policing, security decentralisation

January 29, 2026 Markup 0

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, Atlantic Shores Deck, Eket Chapter, has called for the urgent decentralisation of Nigeria’s security architecture to enable states to establish and manage their own policing structures.

The President of the association, Cap’n Idongesit Ifon, made the call in a statement issued to journalists on Thursday in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

According to Ifon, Nigeria’s highly centralised policing framework has become inadequate for addressing local security challenges across communities.

DHQ names 16 officers for court-martial over alleged plot

DHQ names 16 officers for court-martial over alleged plot

January 27, 2026 Markup 0

Naijapunchnews reports that Falana said the latest disclosure contradicts the military’s earlier position and amounts to misleading the Nigerian public.

The senior advocate spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, following the military’s announcement on Monday that some of its personnel would face a military judicial panel over alleged coup-related activities.

In October 2025, the Defence Headquarters announced the arrest of 16 officers for alleged violations of service regulations but denied reports of a coup plot, insisting that the cancellation of the 2025 Independence Day parade was unrelated to any such allegations.

Tinubu regains footing after brief slip at Ankara state reception

Tinubu regains footing after brief slip at Ankara state reception

January 27, 2026 Markup 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly missed a step and stumbled on Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey, during an official state reception.

The incident occurred as the Nigerian leader walked alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, while joining the guard of honour. It momentarily drew attention but did not disrupt the programme, which continued as scheduled.

Empathy key to curbing graft, says ex-Edo AG

Empathy key to curbing graft, says ex-Edo AG

January 26, 2026 Markup 0

Former Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Henry Idahagbon, has said empathy among leaders is the surest way to curb graft in public offices.

Idahagbon, now the Federal Commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, stated this in an interview on Sunday.

He said every Nigerian is entitled to a good life, adding that governance becomes easier when leaders genuinely care about the people.

Police deny officer’s involvement in motorcycle accident

Police deny officer’s involvement in motorcycle accident

January 23, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging that a police officer threw an object at a moving motorcycle, causing a minor to suffer a serious heart injury.

A statement issued by the command, the police clarified that no officer was involved in throwing any object at a motorcycle or in any action that led to the injuries claimed in the report.

Unyenge faults Ekid’s claims over Stubbs Creek Forest

Unyenge faults Ekid’s claims over Stubbs Creek Forest ownership

January 22, 2026 Markup 0

Unyenge, a community in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, states that it is closely monitoring the ongoing negotiations between the Ekid Union and Ibeno over the ownership of the Stubbs Creek Forest.

The controversy, according to community leaders, was reignited by the Ekid Union’s renewed push to assert dominance and control over the forest, which spans four local government areas: Mbo, Ibeno, Esit Eket and Eket.

EFCC arraigns Mompha’s Associate over alleged N206m fraud

EFCC arraigns Mompha’s Associate over alleged N206m fraud

January 20, 2026 Markup 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Tuesday arraigned Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi before the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged N206 million fraud.

Babafemi was arraigned alongside his companies—606 Autos Limited, 606 Music Limited, and Splash Off Entertainment Limited—before Justice Rahman Oshodi on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, concealment and transfer of proceeds of crime, contrary to Section 332(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011, and punishable under Section 332(3) of the same law.

Ibeno Council rejects Ekid Union claims of Stubbs Creek Forest

Ibeno Council rejects Ekid Union claims of Stubbs Creek Forest

January 20, 2026 Markup 0

The Ibeno Clan Council has dismissed claims made by the Ekid People’s Union (EPU) before the Akwa Ibom State Land Use Allocation Committee, describing them as distorted, misleading and capable of threatening peace, lawful governance and investor confidence in the state.

Speaking through its spokesman, Chief Udofia Okon Udofia, the council said the EPU’s presentation at the committee’s sitting in Uyo on January 16, 2025, was founded on what it termed historical revisionism, misinterpretation of the law and inflammatory threats against government authorities and legitimate investors.

Excessive borehole drilling threatens urban infrastructure – UniUyo Don

Excessive borehole drilling threatens urban infrastructure – UniUyo Don

January 18, 2026 Markup 0

A Regional Planning and Analysis expert, Prof. Jacob Atser, has warned that the uncontrolled drilling of boreholes in urban areas poses serious environmental and infrastructural risks, calling for the adoption of a centralised water supply system in Nigerian cities.

Prof. Atser gave the warning at the weekend while delivering the 125th inaugural lecture of the University of Uyo (UniUyo), where he spoke on the topic “Social Planning in Regional Context: Paradoxical Realities in Nigeria.”b

Olumegbon of Ajah felicitates Ex-APC chair Bisi Akande at 87

Olumegbon of Ajah felicitates Ex-APC chair Bisi Akande at 87

January 16, 2026 Markup 0

The Olumegbon of Ajah Ile and Ajah Okun Ajah, Oba Kolawole Akinwon IV, has congratulated a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, on his 87th birthday.

In a statement issued from his palace on Friday, the monarch described Chief Akande as a towering figure in Yorubaland and Nigerian politics, whose legacy of integrity, principled leadership and selfless service continues to inspire younger generations.