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Opinion: The Police We Want and The Police We Have

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...
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Rivers State NAWOJ Members Benefit From Women Entrepreneurs Training on AI, Business Growth

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 ...
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IGP Disu Consoles Families of Fallen Officers in Zamfara State

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...
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Nation Building Beyond Elections: Strengthening Democratic Culture In Nigeria's Journey To 2027 - Reflections On The Vision Of APGA National Chairman

Written By Nduka Anyanwu    As Nigeria steadily approaches the 2027 General Elections, the national conversation must rise above the narrow confines of electoral contests and political calculations.  Elections, while indispensable to democracy, are only one aspect of a much broader and enduring national project—the building of a democratic culture rooted in justice, inclusion, accountability, and shared national purpose. This is the essence of the vision consistently articulated by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, who has repeatedly emphasized that the strength of a nation is not measured merely by the periodic conduct of elections, but by the quality of its democratic institutions, the participation of its citizens, and the collective commitment to the common good. Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box In many emerging democracies, political engagement often peaks during election seasons and declines immediately...
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Nigeria's Democrcy: Years of Promise, Betrayals and the Road to 2027 The Hope for Human Capital Development Epitomized for Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency

By Nduka Anyanwu, APGA Candidate for the 2027 Ahiazu/ Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency Election   Nigeria's democratic journey is a story of resilience, sacrifice, promise, and, sadly, recurring betrayals. The historic struggle that culminated in the restoration of civil rule in 1999 was built on the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians who believed that democracy would usher in an era of justice, prosperity, accountability, and shared opportunities. The significance of June 12, now celebrated as Democracy Day, reminds us that freedom and representative governance were won through sacrifice and the collective determination of the Nigerian people.    Twenty seven years of uninterrupted democratic governance is a remarkable achievement.  It demonstrates the resilience of our institutions and the enduring faith of Nigerians in the democratic ideal. Yet, democracy cannot be measured merely by the conduct of elections or the peaceful transfer of power. It...
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Rivers State University Stakeholders Held Novelty Football Match For SSG Dagogo

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
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Insecurity And The Meaning Of Freedom In Nigeria: A Democracy Day Reflection As Opined By Nduka Anyanwu APGA Flag Bearer For The 2027 Ahiazu Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency Election

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...
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