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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent increase in gratuity for retired police officers. Disu said the proposal is part of efforts to address long-standing welfare challenges confronting personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). He added that the proposal is currently being considered by the Presidential Committee set up to examine the concerns of police personnel and recommend sustainable solutions to the pension crisis in the Force. The committee comprises representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, the Budget Office…

By: Ehichioya Ezomon Delusion of grandeur (or grandiose delusion) is defined by Google as a fixed, false belief that you possess extraordinary power, wealth, fame, superior intelligence, or a divine connection that completely contradicts reality. With key characteristics of unshakable belief, the conviction remains rigid even when presented with clear evidence that proves it wrong.   Besides a disconnection from reality that goes far beyond normal self-confidence, ambition, or cultural/religious traditions, a delusion of grandeur’s impaired functioning frequently interferes with relationships, work, and personal safety.   Whereas everyday confidence/ambition, based on real skills, adjusts with new facts, and respects social…

The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue 1, has been praised for his vision, wisdom and leadership qualities. He was also praised for bringing tremendous honour and dignity to the traditional institution, especially to the Okpe Traditional Council. The 20th anniversary of Orhue 1, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, is scheduled from November 13 to November 25, 2026 across Orerokpe and Sapele in Delta State, Nigeria. The multi-day celebration features a diverse lineup of religious, cultural and social activities The Onu-Okpe Kingdom, Okakuro Michael Affe, applauded the Orodje of Okpe for his leadership, unwavering commitment to peace, unity and cultural preservation.…

Nigerian-American family medicine physician, political reformer, and candidate for the Delta South Senatorial District in the upcoming 2027 National Assembly elections, Austin Avuigwerie Orette has passed on. “I’m devastated. Austin Orette’s death leaves me cold” prominent Nigerian journalist, media strategist, political communication expert, and consultant, Henry Ovie Ebireri said in a statement Saturday morning. Orette died in Houston Texas. Born in Owhelogbo, Isoko North LGA, Delta State, Orette spent over four decades practicing medicine both in Nigeria and the United States (primarily in Houston, Texas) before directly transitioning into Nigerian politics. The statement praised Orette for his honesty and bravery.…

The people of Nguru Umuaro Community, in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State are calling on their Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to urgently save their economic livelihoods by fixing their badly damaged main access road. The road links the community to Ngor Okpala council headquarters, Umuneke, and to two other important towns: Ulakwo (Owerri North LGA of Imo State) and Okehi (Etche LGA of Rivers State). The road, which has been neglected for years by successive governments in Imo State amid its deplorable condition, is currently neither passable nor motorable, causing vehicles to abandon the road, especially the Umuewere…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, revealed his disagreement with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Governor Diri also disclosed the position of the South-South governors on the project, insisting that they were unanimous in their support for the coastal road and against its re-alignment with the East-West road. The Bayelsa governor was however unsparing in his response to the comments of a former governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke, who he described as a jester, a pretender and a politician without a base. A statement by…

The appointment of Prince Iwefa Aganaba, African Special Envoy on Youth of the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD), as Member of the Finance/Treasury Directorate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has been described as a clear demonstration of the youth-friendly and inclusive governance of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This strategic appointment is more than a list; it is a statement. It signals that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is deliberately building a bridge between experience and youthful competence, between national politics and global youth diplomacy. Prince Aganaba, appointed as African Special Envoy on…

By Our Reporter June 18, 2026 will always be remembered by members of the South South Youth Peace Mission as the day the wife of the NDDC boss, Dr Mrs. Amaba Sam Ogbuku, reaffirmed her commitment to projects and programmes that will directly affect the lives of youths in the region. Dr Mrs. Amaba Sam Ogbuku gave the assurance in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during an executive meeting of leaders from the six states in the region — Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers. Mrs. Sam Ogbuku, who is also Ambassador of Peace and general matron of…

By Paul Williams Less than three months to the 2027 General Elections, the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), has commenced the training of 10,000 Police officers nationwide on election security management, with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, directing personnel to remain neutral, professional and accountable throughout the electoral process. The five-day programme, formally declared open today Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, is being implemented across designated centres and focuses on election security management, crowd control, conflict prevention, rules of engagement, human rights, intelligence gathering…

… Hold Protest By Our Reporter The people of Nguru Umuaro Community, in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State are calling on their Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to urgently save their economic livelihoods by fixing their badly damaged main access road. The road links the community to Ngor Okpala council headquarters, Umuneke, and to two other important towns: Ulakwo (Owerri North LGA of Imo State) and Okehi (Etche LGA of Rivers State). The road, which has been neglected for years by successive governments in Imo State amid its deplorable condition, is currently neither passable nor motorable, causing vehicles to…