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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. CSP Anietie Iniedu is a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration. A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis. Prior to his appointment, he served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU), Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and championed initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in the...

Written by Nduka Anyanwu Political and stakeholder engagement remains a critical pillar of party consolidation, democratic participation, and effective political organization. The recent Stakeholders' Meeting of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Onitsha South Local Government Area provided yet another valuable platform for interaction with ward executives, councillors, former and aspiring candidates, party leaders, and stakeholders whose unwavering commitment continues to strengthen the foundation of our great party. The meeting served as an opportunity to appreciate party faithful across Onitsha South for their steadfast support of the administration of our National Leader and Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, and for their collective efforts in securing his successful re-election for a second term. Members were commended for their dedication, sacrifices, and invaluable contributions to the continued growth, stability, and electoral successes of APGA at all l...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Ahead of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District By-Election scheduled to hold tomorrow Saturday, 20th June 2026, the Rivers State Police Command has announced the temporary restriction on vehicle and human movement . The restriction will take place in the seven local government areas that made up the Senatorial district. The local government includes Andoni, Tai, Khana, Gokana, Eleme, Oyigbo and Opobo/Nkoro. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe in a statement, said as part of security measures put in place to guarantee a peaceful, free, fair, and credible electoral process, the restriction of movement will take effect from 12am, today until 6 pm tomorrow. The statement below 👇  PRESS RELEASE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND RIVERS SOUTH-EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT BY-ELECTION: POLICE ANNOUNCE RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT IN SEVEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS The Rivers State Police Command hereby notifies members of the public, particularly resident...

By Lanre Olagunju  Nigeria’s conversation about policing must go beyond criticism and confront the realities of support, funding and public responsibility - Lanre Olagunju When Nigerians talk about the police, the conversation is often driven by frustration. Stories of misconduct, slow responses, poor investigations, and security failures understandably dominate public discourse. Citizens want a police force that is professional, accountable, efficient and capable of tackling the country’s complex security challenges. But beneath these expectations lies a difficult question: have we built the conditions that make such a police force possible? Since assuming office as Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has attempted to project a different tone. An emphasis on intelligence-led policing, accountability, welfare and operational effectiveness has marked his early months in office. Across several states, police operations have led to the arrest of suspected kidnappers, terrorist...

Sponsored  Members of the Rivers State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) were among beneficiaries of the Women Entrepreneurs Accelerate Africa (WEAA) Train-the-Trainer Workshop organised in partnership with Boss Babes and sponsored by Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, with support from the Rivers State Government. The workshop, which brought together women-led organisations from across Rivers State, focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses, Alternative Finance for Business Owners, Market Intelligence, and Social Media Strategies aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Speaking during the training, Associate Professor Poh Yen Ng, Director of the Aberdeen Centre for Entrepreneurship Research at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, said the programme was designed to ensure that research on women entrepreneurs in Africa translates into tangible impact.  She ...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu today, 16th June, 2026, paid a visit to the families of fallen officers, who lost their lives in the line of duty in Zamfara State. IGP Disu also joined friends and families of the fallen heroes in a Salat al-Janazah held in their honour.  Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement, stated that the IGP was received by top government officials of Zamfara State. The statement below 👇  IGP DISU VISITS ZAMFARA, JOINS SALAT AL-JANAZAH FOR FALLEN OFFICERS, COMMENDS COMMAND'S OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Tuesday , 16th June 2026, paid a working visit to Zamfara State where he joined officers, families, and members of the public at the Islamic funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) held in honour of three police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.  The IGP also visited the Zamfara State Pol...