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By Ehichioya Ezomon An anecdotal scenario to this copy is the reported breakdown of Hon. Moses Ogodo on July 21, 2026, during his swearing-in as a Commissioner in Delta State at the Government House in Asaba, the capital city. The dramatic event took place after Ogodo had taken the Oath of office, and was walking to the rostrum for a handshake with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.   “Whilst Governor Oborevwori was waiting, Ogodo, having approached very close, went down on his knees. But he was promptly stopped by the governor, who beckoned on him to proceed forth to have the handshake…

By Ehichioya Ezomon On August 28, 2026 – days before the August 31, 2026, maiden G-100 Summit of Opposition Political Parties (SOPP) in Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja – the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) filed a sworn declaration in an American court, confirming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the subject of a criminal investigation in the early 1990s.    A Facebook reporting breaks down, into distinct categories, the legal nature of the actions surrounding Tinubu, viz:   • The Investigation (Criminal): In sworn U.S. court filings (such as those submitted in the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit before Judge Beryl Howell),…

The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER) has announced the appointment of Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Nikiwe Bam as Special Envoy on Africa Traditional Institutions and the African Diaspora. ‎Princess  Bam is a Princess of the AmaMpondomise Kingdom, Founder & Global President of Afrikan Young Indigenous Leaders, and a globally respected advocate for Indigenous Knowledge Systems, education, and royal diplomacy. ‎She previously served as Lead Facilitator for the C20 Working Group on Cultural Diversity and she is currently Coordinator of the Africa Celebrates Traditional Leaders Forum, scheduled for November 2026 in Ethiopia. ‎The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable is a continental…

By Paul Williams It was an emotional moment for the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as he visited the Ago-Iwoye Police Division in Ogun State, where he served as a Divisional Police Officer for the first time in his career. Disu, who visited the division as part of his engagement with the Ogun State Police Command, took a tour of the station and recalled his experiences during his time as a DPO in the community. Speaking during the visit, the IGP described Ago-Iwoye Police Division as the place where he first tested his leadership abilities and learnt the…

By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has declared that the welfare of police officers remains non-negotiable, stressing that officers who risk their lives to protect the country deserve to live and work under decent conditions. Disu stated this while addressing police officers and their wives at McCarthy Barracks, Obalende, Lagos State, over the weekend, following concerns among residents that the authorities were planning to eject them from the barracks under the guise of renovation and reconstruction. The IGP, who visited the barracks to inspect the ongoing work and ascertain the plans for the facility, assured the…

By Editor, ICCON Press Corps Administrative reforms, staff welfare, institutional expansion and strategic stakeholder engagement define the first 100 days of Chemist Akwaowo Idongesit Reuben as Ag. Registrar/CEO of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria. September 8, 2026 marks 100 days since Chemist Akwaowo Idongesit Reuben assumed office as the Acting Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON). In a relatively short period, the Ag. Registrar/CEO has initiated a number of administrative and operational measures aimed at strengthening the Institute, improving service delivery and repositioning ICCON to more effectively fulfil its regulatory responsibilities. As…

The first-ever Port Harcourt edition will bring three days of live music, whiskey education, gourmet junk food, games and creativity to the Garden City. For years, Jameson Distillery has brought thousands of people together in Lagos and Abuja through immersive experiences rooted in music, culture and creativity. This October, the experience arrives in Port Harcourt for the very first time. From 1st to 3rd October 2026, Yakubu Gowon Stadium will host the Jameson Distillery experience, transforming the Garden City into a vibrant hub of discovery, entertainment and connection over the Independence Weekend. Across three days, guests can enjoy live performances,…

By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday, presented cheques totalling N2.32bn to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. The beneficiaries comprised families of police officers who died in service and were covered under the 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 insurance policy years. The payments also included outstanding balances recovered from insurance companies following earlier partial settlements. Speaking during the presentation, the IGP described the exercise as more than the disbursement of financial benefits, saying it represented the institutional…

Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, has urged political office holders in the eight local government councils to see their positions as an opportunity to serve the grassroots and prepare for higher responsibility in public service. Dr Akpe gave the charge on Tuesday at an enlarged meeting with chairmen, principal officers and members of the legislative arms, political secretaries and supervisory councillors of the councils at his office in Government House, Yenagoa. He advised members of the legislative arms not to treat politics as a profession, imploring them to avoid infighting and to cooperate with their chairmen to…

…As PLWDs Honour Gov Diri By Amos Odhe Bayelsa State has met the World Bank assessment for the supply of potable water across its capital city, Yenagoa, and environs. Governor Douye Diri disclosed this on Wednesday during the 196th State Executive Council meeting held in Government House, Yenagoa. He described the development as “good news” for Bayelsans, stating that the bank will, in collaboration with state government officials, begin mapping of Yenagoa and some neighboring communities for water infrastructure deployment. Senator Diri noted that with ongoing efforts to achieve stable electricity and potable water supply, his administration would have delivered…