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 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has flagged off the nationwide advocacy and sensitization campaign of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), with activities set to commence across State Commands nationwide. The initiative forms part of the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to proactive policing, community engagement, and sustained efforts to combat cultism and other social vices through grassroots sensitization, early intervention, and strategic stakeholder engagement. As the flagship community policing initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, POCACOV is designed to discourage youth involvement in cultism, drug abuse, violent crime, and other social vices by promoting positive values and strengthening partnerships with schools, communities, religious bodies, and other relevant stakeholders. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to preventive policing strategies that promote public ...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu   Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command during a routine check operation along Azikiwe Road by Red Cross Junction in Port Harcourt, intercepted a vehicle and conducted a thorough search of its occupants. During the search a browning pistol concealed inside a loaf of bread was recovered from one Braya Nanas , a resident of New Road, Borikiri, Port Harcourt, who was travelling as a passenger in the vehicle. A statement by the Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe, said Preliminary investigation revealed that the firearm had no visible serial number, raising concerns about its origin and intended use.  According to the statement, the  suspect Nanas allegedly admitted ownership of the weapon and further stated that he purchased it in Okrika for the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Naira .  Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju urged residents to remain vigilant and security-conscious at all times, stressing t...

 Written by Nduka Anyanwu, APGA Candidate for the 2027 Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal House of Representatives Election, Imo State. IMO STATE:  At every defining moment in a nation's history, citizens and leaders alike are confronted with a critical choice: to serve narrow political interests or to serve the greater good. The future of Nigeria depends on our willingness to make the right choice. A nation cannot rise above the selfish interests of individuals and groups who place party loyalty above truth, justice, accountability, and national progress. When political affiliation becomes more important than facts, institutions are weakened, public trust erodes, and governance becomes a contest of power rather than a platform for service. For too long, partisan politics has divided our people along political, ethnic, and ideological lines. It has often encouraged the manipulation of public opinion, the distortion of facts, and the prioritization of personal interests over natio...

  Written by Nduka Anyanwu , APGA Candidate for the 2027 Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency Election. IMO STATE: As Nigeria advances toward the 2027 General Elections, one truth remains undeniable: democracy thrives when citizens participate. Good governance is not achieved by leaders alone; it is built through the active involvement and support of the people.  Unfortunately, voter apathy continues to weaken our democratic process. Many citizens have lost faith in elections due to concerns about transparency, security, and accessibility. Yet, choosing not to participate only strengthens the very challenges we seek to overcome.  The future of our communities, our children, and our nation depends on the decisions we make as citizens. Every road constructed, every school improved, every healthcare facility equipped, and every development project delivered is influenced by the quality of leadership we support and elect.  This is why civic responsibility matters...

By; Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Nigeria Police Force  has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a viral video from Katsina State showed a police officer interacting with armed bandits, insisting that the men featured in the footage are registered vigilantes and hunters assisting security agencies in ongoing operations. The Force described the narrative attached to the video as false, misleading and malicious, warning that the spread of misinformation could undermine public confidence in security institutions and hamper efforts to combat crime. A statement signed on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie  Iniedu,  clarified that the individuals seen in the video are duly recognised members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and registered hunters operating in collaboration with security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State. According to the statement, the footage captured a routine interaction bet...

   The Senate on Wednesday passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation, marking a historic step in Nigeria’s decades-long effort to decentralise policing and strengthen the country’s security architecture. President Bola Tinubu had earlier transmitted the constitutional amendment bill to the Senate as part of broader efforts to reform Nigeria’s security architecture and create a legal framework for a dual policing system that would allow states to establish and operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of State Police and Related Matters (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1055),” scaled third reading after extensive deliberations and clause-by-clause consideration by lawmakers. Its passage represents one of the most significant constitutional reforms und...