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Police activate statewide security, release emergency lines

Police activate statewide security, release emergency lines

April 7, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the activation of comprehensive security measures across the state to prevent and combat violent crime.

The Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, said the move aligns with directives from the Inspector-General of Police and aims to strengthen public safety.

As part of the strategy, the command has intensified intelligence-led policing, increased patrols, and deployed personnel strategically across all local government areas.

Police activate statewide security, release emergency lines

Police Week: Akwa Ibom command lauds Umo Eno’s support

April 5, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has praised Governor Umo Eno for his unwavering support to security agencies, as activities for the ongoing Police Week celebration.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated on Sunday, 6 April 2026 that the command expressed deep appreciation for the governor’s sustained commitment to strengthening the operations of the Nigeria Police Force and other security outfits in the state.

Easter: Nwoko urges hope amid hardship

Easter: Nwoko urges hope amid hardship

April 3, 2026 Markup 0

Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta North) has extended Easter greetings to Christians, urging Nigerians not to lose hope despite current challenges.

In a statement issued on Friday, the lawmaker, described Easter as a powerful reminder that difficult seasons are often followed by renewal and new beginnings.

Police honours fallen officers with ₦53.7m support

Police honours fallen officers with ₦53.7m support

April 2, 2026 Markup 0

The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Mohammed Azare, has presented cheques of ₦53.7 million to 34 families of police officers who died in the line of duty.

The presentation, held as part of the 2026 National Police Day and ongoing Police Week celebrations, was conducted on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police in a solemn ceremony.

Itsekiri group slams calls to cancel Tantita contract

Itsekiri group slams calls to cancel Tantita contract

April 2, 2026 Markup 0

Coordinators of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) of Itsekiri extraction in Delta State, have condemned calls by some individuals to revoke the firm’s pipeline surveillance contract.

The coordinators made their position known at a media briefing held on Wednesday in Warri, where they described the agitation as self-serving and potentially destabilising to the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta.

Group demands power rotation in Bomadi/Patani

Group demands power rotation in Bomadi/Patani

March 31, 2026 Markup 0

The Committee on Power Rotation in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, Delta State, has called for equitable representation and a renewal of leadership in the area.

The committee made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Chairman, Chief Binaebi Keboh, the Ebe-Ebidouara of Kabowei Kingdom, alongside Mr Perezilagha Orutu.

Delta monarchs back Tantita, urge Tinubu to renew deal

Delta monarchs back Tantita, urge Tinubu to renew deal

March 31, 2026 Markup 0

The Delta State Traditional Rulers Council has passed a resounding vote of confidence in Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), calling for the renewal and expansion of its contract.

The royal fathers, drawn from the Urhobo, Ijaw, Isoko and Ndokwa ethnic groups, endorsed the firm on Monday during an enlarged council meeting held at the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I.

2026 AGM: APPSN urges surveyors to drive political participation

2026 AGM: APPSN urges surveyors to drive political participation

March 25, 2026 Markup 0

Surveyors in Lagos State must actively participate in politics and governance to promote value-driven leadership and national development, the guest speaker, Mr Adewusi Ademola, has said.

Ademola made this call at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Luncheon of the Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN), Lagos State branch, held in Magodo. The event was themed “Politics and Governance: Enhancing Value-Driven Leadership in the Professional and Political Landscape.”

Police halt unauthorised rallies in Uyo

Police halt unauthorised rallies in Uyo

March 23, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned against planned political rallies in Uyo on Saturday, 28 March 2026, stating that no approval has been granted for the events.

The command said it received credible intelligence about a proposed two-million-man rally in support of a presidential candidate, allegedly organised by the Village Boys Movement and widely circulated on social media. It also confirmed a parallel rally planned by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Group for the same date.

IGP Disu scraps police squads, orders restructuring

IGP rebuts false disbandment claims, orders tactical unit overhaul

March 23, 2026 Markup 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has dismissed reports in sections of the online media alleging that he ordered the disbandment of all police tactical units and squads across state commands nationwide.

In a statement, the IGP described the reports as a misrepresentation of his directive, clarifying that he did not order a wholesale dissolution of tactical units but instead mandated a reduction in their number.

SSRG slams NDC, warns Bayelsans against political deception

SSRG slams NDC, warns Bayelsans against political deception

March 19, 2026 Markup 0

The South-South Reawakening Group (SSRG) has rejected the emergence of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bayelsa State, branding it a misguided political venture with no meaningful prospects in the Niger Delta.

Speaking on Thursday, the group’s convener, Elder Joseph Ambakederimo, said the SSRG does not regard the NDC as a credible political platform, dismissing suggestions that it represents the interests of the Ijaw people.

According to him, the party lacks the political, ideological and structural foundation required to gain relevance in Bayelsa State or across the wider Niger Delta region. He described its positioning as a fallacy driven by personal ambitions rather than collective progress.

Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

March 18, 2026 Markup 0

A human rights organisation, the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE), has called for the immediate release of four aides to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who were arrested by security agencies.

The group expressed concern over alleged violations of human rights and due process, lamenting the continued uncertainty surrounding the detainees’ situation.

In a statement signed by Chief Igoni Williams, the CJE said the aides had remained in custody since 25 October 2025, following a raid on the Maitama residence of the former minister.

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

March 13, 2026 Markup 0

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’IbomThe Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day with the distribution of relief materials to members of the association.

The event, held on 10 March 2026 at the POWA Secretariat in Uyo, was organised under the leadership of the Chairperson, Hajia Zainab Baba Mohammed Azare, as part of activities marking the global celebration of women and their contributions to nation-building.

The gathering attracted spouses of police officers, female police personnel and other women stakeholders, who reflected on progress made in advancing women’s rights, welfare and security.

BREAKING: Nine senators dump parties for ADC

BREAKING: Nine senators dump parties for ADC

March 12, 2026 Markup 0

Nine senators on Thursday announced their defection from their respective political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that could further reshape the dynamics within the National Assembly.

Of the nine lawmakers, five defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), three left the Labour Party (LP), while one senator parted ways with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Sowore questions businesswoman’s apology to Umahi

Sowore questions businesswoman’s apology to Umahi

March 12, 2026 Markup 0

Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has expressed doubts over a public apology issued by businesswoman Tracyniter (Tracy) Nicholas Ohiri to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, suggesting she may have been pressured to retract her earlier allegations.

Ohiri had previously accused Umahi of sexual harassment and failing to pay for contracts allegedly executed on his behalf. However, she later withdrew the claims in a video message released on Wednesday.

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Power Projects in Badagry border communities

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Power Projects in Badagry border communities

March 11, 2026 Markup 0

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated electrification projects in border communities in Badagry, describing the investment as a strategic move to improve electricity supply and stimulate economic growth.

The governor, who was represented by Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, inaugurated the projects on Wednesday in the Gbaji–Seme and Owode–Apa corridor.

The projects include three high-capacity tower crossings, rehabilitated 33KV distribution lines along the Gaji–Seme and Owode–Apa routes, and the connection of 51 transformer substations. The intervention is aimed at addressing long-standing electricity challenges in the area.

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.