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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 …

2021 Olympic silver medallist Blessing Oborududu has expressed profound appreciation to Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the state government for recognising her contributions to the development and progress of the state. Oborududu, who was among distinguished Bayelsans honoured as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the …

The Bayelsa State Government has launched the first historic Bayelsa State Energy Research Consortium, BERCO, a proposed energy research platform under the auspices of the Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency, BYERA. The event held in Yenagoa, brought together electricity stakeholders, including energy scholars, representatives of professional bodies, officials from the …

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 Jeff Oguike The Paramount Ruler of Elelenwo and the Nyenweli of Elelenwo Kingdom, HRH King Sir Dr Sunny Weli, has described Chief Hon Godwin Nnanta Risi, as a great son of Elelenwo Kingdom with an immense disposition towards peace and humanity. King Weli made this declaration at his palace …

By Our Reporter President, Obumuton Chiri Youths Council, Tamunoene Tamunotonye, has urged young people to take greater responsibility for developing character and using their influence to drive positive change in society. He made the remarks during a one-day youth summit with the theme “The Strategic Youth Leaders,” held at the …

By Lanre Olagunju When the distress call came from Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, the people on the other end knew what it meant. Armed men had invaded the community. Residents were under attack. The police responded. Officers from the Police Mobile Force, tactical teams and conventional …

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.