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Our Reporter, Abuja Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has urged the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, to uphold professionalism and prioritize human rights as he assumes his new role. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Effiong, who said he had previously worked with Hundeyin during his time as Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos State, described him as “a fine police officer who would like to see the image of the Force improve.” While congratulating Hundeyin on his elevation, Effiong cautioned him against adopting the style of his predecessor, DCP Muyiwa…
Our Reporter, Abuja The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has commended Senegal for enacting a whistleblower protection law, describing it as a milestone for transparency and accountability in West Africa. The legislation, passed by Senegal’s National Assembly on August 26, 2025, was developed under President Diomaye Faye, who assumed office in April 2024. With the move, Senegal becomes the first francophone sub-Saharan African country to adopt such a law, joining Ghana as the only ECOWAS members with legal frameworks for whistleblower protection. In a statement issued on Wednesday, AFRICMIL Coordinator, Dr. Chido Onumah, recalled that the need…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Hundeyin takes over from DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has served in the role since 2021. A graduate of English Language from Lagos State University, Hundeyin also holds a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He further obtained a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State. The new FPRO is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute…
Our Reporter, Abuja Rights activist and former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, has raised concerns over what he described as a disturbing trend of hate speech and vilification targeted at the Igbo people by government officials. Speaking during his Thursday Democracy Broadcast, Amadi condemned a recent online controversy sparked by a post from one Wale Akerele, who referred to Igbos with derogatory terms such as “gorillas” and “chimpanzees.” He expressed shock that the Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, appeared to endorse the offensive remarks by “liking” and getting amused by the…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka A joint operation by the Anambra Police Command and other security agencies has resulted in the successful dislodgement of an ESN/IPOB militia camp in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area. The operation, which took place in the early hours of September 2, 2025, involved a coordinated effort by the police, troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment and 14 Field Engineer Regiment, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Anambra State Vigilante (Agunechemba). Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the security forces destroyed the camp and dislodged the militia members, who…
By Azu Ishiekwene After the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced last week that it would zone the presidency to the South in 2027, some names have been widely mentioned as possible frontrunners. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the last election, Peter Obi, are perhaps the two most serious contenders. With Obi confused and trapped by his volatile “Obidient” base, Jonathan has been framed as the more viable option, but. The “but,” widely considered to be potentially Jonathan’s biggest obstacle, is a legal risk that the courts might overturn his candidature because of…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday berated the Federal Government for failing to address the plight of contractors, pensioners, and other vulnerable groups despite announcing that it had already surpassed its revenue target for the year. Obi’s remarks followed protests in Abuja on Wednesday by some government contractors who lamented non-payment for executed projects, a situation they said had left many unable to service bank loans or pay staff salaries. In an X post on Thursday, Obi said government’s celebration of meeting its revenue target “means nothing” if the gains do…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Government has joined the ranks of states that have banned indiscriminate graduation ceremonies and other practices in nursery, primary and secondary schools. It also announced a ban on writing assignments in textbooks to enable siblings reuse such textbooks and reduce school expenses for parents. These were part of sweeping reforms announced by the State Commissioner for Education, Donatus Ilang, in a statement. Mr. Ilang, in the statement dated 1st September 2025, said the decisions are in line with Governor Francis Nwifuru’s People’s Charter of Needs agenda and the state’s policy on educational reform. The…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Police Command in Enugu State has confirmed the death of 10 persons, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in two separate road crashes on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. According to the police, the road accidents occurred in the morning hours and later in the afternoon within the same Gariki axis. A statement by the command’s image maker, SP Daniel Ndukwe, indicated that the morning accident involved a truck, a Toyota Corolla car, and a commuter bus; while that of the afternoon involved a truck and a tricycle, otherwise known as a “Keke,” carrying four…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A group which described itself as Real Abia Farmers has appealed to Governor Alex Otti, the Ministry of Agriculture, and relevant agencies to quickly wade into the leadership crisis rocking the Abia State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN). The group, in a petition to the Governor, a copy of which was read during a protest in Umuahia, alleged that the State Chairman of AFAN, Ms. Gift Ogbonna, did not emerge through a proper election, and demanded that she “stop parading herself as AFAN Chairman.” It also accused Ogbonna of disparaging the Commissioner of…