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The Bayelsa State Executive Council on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of four of its citizens in the ill-fated Nigeria Air Force (NAF) plane that crashed on Monday in Ondo State. The NAF, in a statement, said it lost 25 of its personnel in the tragic incident, including …

The newly appointed Vice Chairperson of the Continental Executive Council (CEC) of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), Barr. Sophie De Sylvie Djoufa Tiemagni, has expressed deep appreciation to the Convener and Chief Executive Officer of ABER, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, for entrusting her with one of the highest strategic responsibilities …

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued the 20 prospective NYSC corps members who were abducted in Imo State on October 1, 2026. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu Okonko, said the victims were rescued at about 4:28 p.m. on 7th October, …

By Paul Williams Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday, October 5, 2026, paid his maiden official visit to the INTERPOL General Secretariat in Lyon, France, as part of efforts to deepen international police cooperation and strengthen the Nigeria Police Force’s response to transnational crime. The IGP met …

The Provisional Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has extended its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Benue State, particularly the families of victims of the tragic boat accident on River Katsina-Ala at Buruku Crossing on Saturday, 3rd October, 2026. The Committee stressed that maritime safety …

By: Amos Odhe, Yenagoa  Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck  Jonathan, has commended the quality, experience and capacity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates contesting the 2027 elections in the Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Jonathan made the remarks at his residence in Yenagoa when he received a …

By:  Amos Odhe, Yenagoa  A human-rights activist, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio has described Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as the surest pathway to peaceful coexistence, progress and prosperity in the Niger Delta region. James-Eriworio made the advocacy in his recent article entitled “Alternative Dispute Resolution In A Changing World: A Pathway to …

By Paul Williams The Universal Peace Builders Association (UPA) has concluded plans to extend its advocacy for violence‑free elections to the 23 local government areas of Rivers State. The advocacy will include LGA‑to‑LGA town hall meetings and training of peace volunteers across the state. UPA’s Secretary General, Amb Charity H. …

By Evelyn Usman On February 25, 2026, IGP Olatunji Disu took charge of the Nigeria Police Force with a solemn promise not to squander the confidence reposed in him. Today, that pledge is being tested against the hard realities of policing Nigeria , the crimes fought, the reforms pursued , …

By Paul Williams   The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, to coordinate the ongoing search-and-rescue mission of the prospective NYSC corps members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road, Umunoha, on October 1, 2026.  Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, said the DIG Operations arrived Imo State with two Commissioners of Police and “conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the situation and the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts of the command CP.  “He also reviewed the operational strategies, deployment of personnel as well as operational assets, and provided further directives to strengthen the coordinated response,” he said.  The assessment was conducted alongside the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Audu Garba Bosso; the Commissioner of Police, Federal Operations, Akpan Anifiok; the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force; as well as other Service commanders and members of the management team of the Imo State Police Command.  Iniedu added that the search-and-rescue operation has been further intensified, with additional deployments of tactical teams and operational assets across identified areas, backed by intelligence-led tracking of the suspects.  “The Police are working in close coordination with sister security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted persons and the apprehension of the perpetrators,” he said.  The DIG Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, assured members of the public that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to securing the safe rescue of the 20 abducted persons and will sustain the operation until the mission is successfully concluded.  He urged members of the public and the media to remain calm and vigilant and encouraged anyone with credible information that could assist the operation to promptly contact the Police or the nearest security formation, adding that all information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.  Iniedu said updates will be issued as the operation progresses.