Awajis George News

by Awajis Josiah-Chijindu The Rivers State University Stakeholders on Saturday 13 June, 2026, held a celebration football match in honour of her member, the Secretary to Rivers State Government, Dr. Dagogo S. A. Wokoma at the Sharks Football Stadium,  Port Harcourt Township.  The match played by Baptist High School Old Boys and RSU Ex-profesdionals ended in a 1-1 draw.  In continuation of the celebration, the Students of Real Madrid Football Academy and AZ Football Academy also thrilled spectators in a goalless match. Photo speaks

BY  MEDIA TEAM As Nigeria marked another Democracy Day, we are reminded not only of the sacrifices made by our heroes and heroines to enthrone democratic governance, but also of the enduring obligation to make democracy meaningful in the lives of ordinary citizens.  Democracy is not merely the conduct of periodic elections; it is the guarantee that every Nigerian can live in peace, pursue legitimate aspirations, and enjoy the fundamental freedoms that define a civilized society. Yet, this year's commemoration is overshadowed by a painful reality: the growing insecurity across our nation has gradually diminished the true meaning of freedom.  A free people should be able to travel without fear, cultivate their farms without the threat of abduction, send their children to school without anxiety, and engage in business with confidence that their lives and property are protected.  Unfortunately, for many Nigerians today, these basic expectations have become daily struggle...

By: Zagazola Makama  For months, Fegin Kanawa, a remote community in Zamfara State, stood deserted as residents fled relentless attacks and threats from armed bandits. The difficult terrain leading to the village, coupled with fears of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), had turned the area into what many considered a no-go zone. However, in a bold demonstration of leadership and commitment to public safety, the Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, CP Ahmed Mohammed Bello, led a determined security mission to restore confidence in the area and facilitate the return of displaced residents to their ancestral homes. Despite warnings about the dangers posed by the route and the security situation, the police leadership pressed ahead with the mission, convinced that lasting peace could only be achieved by restoring communities that had been emptied by violence. The operation involved the deployment of substantial police personnel and security assets to Fegin Kanawa an...

By I.B. Ayuwu The greatest mistake Nigeria's opposition can make today is to behave as though the next election is the nation's most urgent problem. It is not. The most urgent problem is the condition of the Nigerian state itself. Every day, opposition leaders gather to discuss coalitions, defections, alliances, zoning formulas and presidential tickets. Yet millions of Nigerians are asking a different  question: What are you doing about the crises confronting the nation right now? A credible opposition must be more than a collection of politicians seeking power. It must become the voice of the people and the conscience of the nation. Before any serious discussion of 2027, the opposition should unite around the following demands. 1. WHERE ARE THE KIDNAPPED  CHILDREN? Nigeria cannot be discussing elections while innocent children remain in captivity. The continued kidnapping of school children and minors is a national disgrace. The opposition should make the rescue and safe retu...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu   Security expert, Luqman Gidado, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force, stating that the current leadership of the Force under Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is working to promote effective people-centred policing. Gidado made the remarks during the *Politics HQ* live television programme on Thursday night while discussing the topic, *"Promoting Informed Electoral Participation Ahead of 2027."* Speaking on security management during elections, Gidado cautioned against the over-militarisation of Nigeria's security landscape, arguing that it would not necessarily improve the electoral process. "Over-militarisation of the security landscape in Nigeria will not improve the electioneering process. Take, for instance, Ecuador. Over-militarisation did not improve the electoral process; rather, it was an increased police presence that brought some level of sanity," he said. He maintained that the...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Senior Police Officers have been charged to be proactive, intelligent- driven in addressing security challenges facing the nation. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu gave the charge during the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, 9th June 2026.   The conference which brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers, is to review the nation's security situation and assess ongoing policing strategies. Addressing the officers, the Inspector-General of Police noted that the country continues to face security threats ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, terrorism, banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, and cyber-enabled crimes.  He emphasized the need for stronger leadership, i...