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By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a working visit to Niger State to assess the security situation and ongoing rescue operations following the recent attack and abduction of worshippers in communities within the Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area. During a visit to the Niger State Government House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, the IGP was received by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, who represented the Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, alongside the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Maurice Bello Magaji, Esq. Disu conveyed the Nigeria Police Force’s condolences to the government and…

The Executives, Elders’ Council and Members of the Independent Newspaper Publishers’ Association of Rivers State, RIVPA, received with shock and profound sadness the news of the demise of a veteran journalist and publisher, Mr. Eddie Williams. RIVPA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Williams family and prays that God grants them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. Until his death, Mr. Eddie Williams was the Publisher of _The Envoy Newspaper, with head office in Port Harcourt and widely circulated across the South-South geopolitical zone of the country. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Signed:Lord Zeismer Evans OsiChairman, RIVPA…

By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday attended the presentation of financial support to the families of fallen heroes of the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force. The event, organized by the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the second edition of the initiative targeted families of security personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty since the inception of President Bola…

By Romeo I Romeo (Mr prolific D Poet.) There are moments when courage must stop whispering and begin to speak. The bold decision of Hon. Gloria Boma Harry to step forward and seek the mandate of the good people of Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency is one of such moments. Here is a woman who has spent years telling the stories of society through the pages of newspapers as a journalist and story writer. Today, she is daring to move from writing the story to becoming part of the story. What a beautiful paradox: the woman who once reported the struggles of…

The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), a flagship project of BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative, has announced the appointment of Queen Mother Nina Womack as Regional Coordinator for Africa’s 6th Region – African Diaspora. Queen Mother Nina is a Los Angeles native, a global community leader, entrepreneur, cultural bridge-builder, and tourism advocate. She is traditionally enstooled as a Development Queenmother in Ghana and holds the honorary chieftaincy title of Ugo Nwanyi in Nigeria. With over three decades in media, cultural programming, and community engagement, she is Founder of Transmedia 360, One World Food Hub, and Let’s Be Whole, and…

By Paul Williams President Bola Tinubu has described NLNG’s Train 7, now more than 90 per cent complete, as central to Nigeria’s push to build a stronger gas economy, expand exports, create jobs, deepen local capacity and reinforce investor confidence. Tinubu spoke at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday while receiving NLNG’s managing director and chief executive officer, Adeleye Falade, who briefed him on the progress of Train 7 and the company’s broader role in Nigeria’s gas development agenda. The briefing covered the status of Train 7 and prospects for future expansion, alongside key issues affecting NLNG’s operations and wider…

By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is set to officially launch the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App and MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network. The launch, which is part of efforts to enhance policing in Nigeria, will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, FCT, Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the initiative is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen technology-driven policing, enhance communication and improve operational efficiency across the Force. Iniedu said, “The NPF Vigilant App is designed to support improved engagement,…

By Amos Odhe No fewer than 600 young entrepreneurs in Bayelsa State, including women and youths, have received N150,000 each as business support and free POS terminals to boost their enterprises. The beneficiaries are those who successfully completed their training and registration with the Federal University Otuoke, under the Douye Diri Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme. The disbursement was made at the weekend during activities to mark the 2026 World Entrepreneurship Day held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Douye Diri said his administration would continue to create the enabling…

By Emma Sunday   The Media Department of the Church of God Mission International, Igbodo District Headquarters, has honoured the Chief Executive Officer of Uzoma Photo Ventures, Mr. Uzoma Ekene Victor, for his contributions to youth development and community service. Uzoma received the Award of Excellence on May 10, 2025, during a brief ceremony at the church’s Igbodo District Headquarters in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. The award was presented by the Head of the Media Department, Mr. Uzu Godwin Chuks, who said the church decided to honour Uzoma for using his business to impact lives beyond photography.…

•As D404A2 Unveils 4-points Agenda By Emma Sunday Lion Engr. Edward Aigbedion has been officially presented to the public as the new District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 404A2 Nigeria, with a pledge to deepen the organisation’s intervention in healthcare, youth empowerment and other humanitarian services. The presentation ceremony held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State over the weekend drew Lions members from across the country, captains of industry, government officials and other dignitaries together. It also served as a fundraising and partnership platform to mobilize resources for sustainable community projects. In his inaugural address, Aigbedion said the 2026 service…