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Operatives of the Bayelsà State Police Command have intensifies their clamp down on warring cult groups in the state with the arrest of over twenty suspects. The security action, ordered by the State Police Commissioner, Ajao Saka Adewale, has led police operatives to Swali, Akenfa, Down Yenagoa, Agudama and other communities known to have been infested by these cult groups. Our correspondent gathered that the Police action and warnings to community leaders and youths known to be harbouring these cultists, have openly disown the cult groups. It was gathered that the Police Divisions in the State, with the assistance of…

By Jeff Ogiuke A historic compendium, titled Signature in the Sands of Time, has been unveiled in honour of Prof. Kingdom Eke Orji, former Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt, for his outstanding scholarship and leadership acumen. The book, written by Prof. Orji himself, is a compendium of the remarkable academic contributions and exemplary leadership style of the author. The unveiling ceremony, which took place at the main auditorium of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Humanities, witnessed a lot of dignitaries drawn from academia, government circles, captains of industry, religious groups and…

By Paul Williams Communities and stakeholders along the Eastern Gas Network (EGN) have given the Nigeria National Petroleum Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), andPipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) a two-week ultimatum to settle outstanding payments to surveillance contractors and guards of the gas pipelines. The communities also demanded for inclusion in all corporate social responsibility packages of both companies. Speaking on behalf of the EGN host communities and stakeholders at a press conference in Port Harcourt, HRH, Eze Peter Wagbara, paramount ruler (Nye Nwe Ali) of Elele-Alimini Community in Rivers State said the communities are concerned that the surveillance contractors and…

By Paul Williams Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has said the achievements of women in the Nigeria Police Force show that competence, leadership and dedication are not defined by gender. Disu spoke on Tuesday at the launch of ‘The Origin of Police Women in Nigeria: The Story of the Pioneer Women Officers and My Journey in the Nigeria Police Force (1955–1996),’ authored by 96-year-old Stella Okuyiga, a retired deputy commissioner of police and one of the first 20 women to join the force in 1955. The Inspector-General of Police, who served as chief launcher at the event in…

The Somiari -ama in the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area,of Rivers State,has Inaugurated its chiefs and elders council and the community development council, CDC, to pilot the affairs of the community. Speaking during the Inauguration which took place at the Somiari -ama hall, the Paramount ruler of Somiari community, chief Tamunokuro Alex Somiari Amiejumbodie said the Inauguration signas their collective agreement to come together to maintain peaceful coexistence for the purpose of moving the community forward to an enviable height. The Paramount ruler of Somiari -ama also expressed thanks to God for the enablement for making the Inauguration a…

By Paul Williams Niger Delta Group Endorses Tinubu for Second Term, Demands 25% Oil DerivationBy Paul Williams The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, while calling for an increase in the region’s oil derivation formula from 13% to 25%. The group said Tinubu’s reforms has shown that he has the boldness to tackle the demands of the Niger Delta people. Convener of the group, Amb. Nse Victor Udoh, made the declaration at an event organised by the group in Bayelsa State to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence with the…

By Paul Williams Disu Opens Regional Training on Illicit Small Arms, Election SecurityBy Paul WilliamsThe Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has declared open the Small Arms and Light Weapons Identification and Tracing (SALW-IT) Simulation Programme in Abuja. The five-day programme, which runs from October 12 to 16, 2026, was designed to strengthen participants’ capacity to identify, mark, register and trace small arms, light weapons and ammunition. Participants are drawn from Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Mali, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Niger, Libya, Benin and the Republic of the Congo. The training combines technical instruction with practical…

… Alleges Marginalisation By Nemi Tamuno Bolo First wishes to place on record its profound displeasure and disappointment regarding developments at the 30th Anniversary celebration of the creation of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area. While we commend the initiative of the Council Chairman, Barr. Vincent Nemieboka to celebrate this historic milestone, we are deeply disturbed by the conduct, speeches, and omissions that characterized the event. What should have been a unifying celebration was unfortunately marred by political grandstanding and a glaring lack of recognition for key figures in the history of our LGA. It is with utter dismay that we observed…

By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic communication, improve public access to credible Police information and enhance engagement with the media and other stakeholders. He said, “Accordingly, SP Johnson A. Doghudje has been posted as Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 5, and can be reached on 08038773657; SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, anipr, has been posted…

By Paul Williams Pipeline surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), has said host communities and stakeholders along the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) and the Eastern Gas Network (EGN) will play a decisive role in whether Nigeria meets its oil and gas production targets for 2027 and 2030. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is targeting crude oil production of two million barrels per day by 2027 and three million barrels per day by 2030. It is also aiming for 12 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas per day by 2030. PINL is the integrated pipeline infrastructure…