Some of the surrendered arms and ammunition. By Anietie Akpan Non-kinetic policing approach in Cross River State is yielding results as about 80 repentant militants, who had been terrorising the Bakassi–Oron waterways of the State, have voluntarily surrendered. The militants equally surrendered assorted arms and ammunition in their possession as a result of sustained efforts…
By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has denied video currently circulating on social media alleging police brutality by personnel of the Operation Anti-Kidnapping Unit (popularly known as “Dragon”). The video had shown the police beating and dragging a suspect in the process of attempting arrest on a Mercedes-Benz driver attracting condemnation from…
…The Ekid people will fight for their inheritance By Prof Desmond Wilson A liar’s punishment is not in the lie told, but in nobody believing them when they speak the truth’. Discussing politics is a favourite rendezvous for me in our world of missteps, lies and grave human rights violations. In the past few weeks…
By Anietie Akpan As Nigeria celebrates the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration, Remembrance Day, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has doffed her hat for the steadfast service of the Nigerian Armed Forces to the nation. Edu, in a statement personally signed by her celebrating the Nigerian Armed Forces, stated…
By Anietie Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled a comprehensive economic empowerment package aimed at improving the livelihoods of widows of fallen heroes. This includes widows of military, police, and paramilitary personnel through sustainable income-generating initiatives. Governor Umo Eno announced the programme on Wednesday, during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held…
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Wednesday, approved a minor cabinet reshuffle with Engr. Michael Ifeanyi Anoka redeployed from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Renewal, to the Ministry of Energy. This was made known in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr.Kingsley Emu,…