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By Aviashima Toom It is deeply disappointing and unfortunate that some Tiv sons, blinded by personal ambition and envy, have joined the misguided campaign calling for the removal of Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). This campaign is not driven by any patriotic concern or quest for justice, it is an act of betrayal, rooted in petty rivalry and political desperation. Let us state the facts clearly: even if Senator Akume were to be removed from office today, the position would not automatically be handed to any of the individuals orchestrating this smear campaign, not Dr. Leonard Karshima Shilgba, nor any of his co-travelers. Their actions are not intended to advance the Tiv nation or uphold accountability. Rather, they are calculated attempts at self-promotion, seeking relevance through the denigration of one of the most prominent Tiv leaders of our time. This destructive "pull him down" syndrome has sadly become embedded...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigeria police force has clarified the current video circulating online which depicted a police helicopter landing and taking off in an area with armed individuals. A misleading and false narrative that have suggesting that the aircraft was used to deliver food items to bandits. Force Public Relations officer FPRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in his statement signed recently stated categorically that the video captures a legitimate security operation. The statement read this: "The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a video currently circulating online, depicting a police helicopter landing and taking off in an area with armed individuals. Contrary to the misleading and false narrative suggesting that the aircraft was used to deliver food items to  bandits, the Force categorically states that the video captures a legitimate security operation. "The operation in question was carried out on Saturday, 10th May, 2025, by joint security forces...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  In line with his commitment to promoting professional growth, academic excellence, and capacity development within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun,  received Sergeant Peter Theophilus Tanko at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, following his outstanding academic achievement in the People's Republic of China. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja noted that, Sergeant Tanko, a dedicated officer attached to the INTERPOL Section of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), successfully completed a five-year law programme in China, under a government-sponsored scholarship.  According to him, is academic journey began with a one-year mandatory course in Chinese language at Nanjing Normal University, after which he proceeded to Jiangsu Police Institute for his Bachelor’s Degree in Law. He continued that...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterates his resolve for the withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel from unauthorized deployments.  He also stated that it is the duty of all Police Mobile Force Squadron Commanders to enforce this directive without delay, adding that a firm but gradual withdrawal from non-core assignments is underway. Egbetokun, who gave the directive Tuesday during the IGP Conference with Police Mobile Force Squadron Commanders at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, also said that concurrently, squadron sizes will be reviewed and reduced to ensure operational effectiveness and agility. The IGP regretted that the foundational mandate has, over time, been severely compromised, stressing that a significant number of PMF personnel are currently deployed as escorts, guards or aides to private individuals and VIPs.  He further stated that effective immediately, all PMF Squadrons are di...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  Heavily armed kidnappers who have been terrorizing Uzo-Uwani LGA and environ in Enugu State got what they did not bargain for when they laid ambush on the road preparatory to attack motorists that ply the area which leads to Umulokpa, headquarters of the agricultural rich, last week.   Unfortunately for them, the first vehicle they saw approaching their spot turned out to be the convoy of the local government boss, Bar. Chijioke Ezugwu who was leaving the headquarters after a security meeting where measures to wipe out the criminals was discussed.  Reports said that as soon as his vehicle got to the spot where they laid ambush, the criminals who were dressed like herdsmen and armed with AK 47 rifles jumped into the road to stop the vehicle.  It was gathered that the LG boss who was in charge of security in the area before he won election quickly jumped into action and confronted them. He was reportedly able to disloge the...

By Odita Sunday  Investigation czar and Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Tunde Ogunshikin has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Tansian University, Anambra State in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service and security in Nigeria. The prestigious award was presented during the university’s convocation ceremony, where Ogunshikin was lauded for his decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, leadership, and community development. Tansian Catholic University, a leading private institution in Nigeria, was founded in 2007 by the Rev. Msgr. Prof. John Bosco Akam. Named after Saint Tansi, a revered Nigerian martyr canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1998, the university is committed to academic excellence, moral integrity, and community service. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties, including Arts, Education, Management Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences...

By Odita Sunday  The Onishe Ezemu Traditional Prime Minister Of Ubulu-Uku kingdom in Aniocha South Local government area of Delta State, Chief James Asika Onwordi, also known as 'Ibori Ubulu' , has issued warning on Fulani herdsmen to leave their farms while calling on security agencies, Federal and State Government to intervene and protect the people of Ubulu-Uku kingdom in Aniocha South, Delta State from the menace of Fulani herdsmen.  The Onishe's call to action comes after a series of violent incidents, including the kidnapping and murder of several community members. Chief Onwordi specifically mentioned the recent incident where Mr. Godwin Anuka, his wife, and two underage children, alongside Mr. Afam Soeze and Chibueze from Isele-Uku, were kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen.  Despite the payment of ransom, Mr. Anuka was shot and killed in his farm in the presence of his wife and children.  “This incident is just one of the many brutal attacks perpetrated ...