Category: Security
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NHRC Trains Task Teams on Protection of IDPs, Refugees
By Our Reporter The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has organised a 2-day Inception/Orientation Training for Task Teams of the 2025 NHRC/UNHCR Project on Protection of Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPS) for the South South zone. NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, who spoke in Calabar during the opening ceremony of the workshop, Tuesday, said the training…
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At last, Obongship Tussle Ends as Court Dismisses Reselection Suit
By Magnus Effiong The 16-year succession tussle for the stool of the Obong of Calabar has finally ended with the High Court sitting in Calabar dismissing a suit which sought the dethronement of the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, over alleged flaws in the reselection processes. Recall that the Supreme…
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5 Killed, Houses, Vehicles Destroyed in Akamkpa
By Magnus Effiong Five persons were feared dead in Iko Esai community of Akamkpa local government area of Cross River state with many houses, vehicles, household items amongst other things set ablaze when two warring youth factions engaged themselves in brutal violent confrontations. While one of the factions is allegedly loyal to the village/clan head…
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Businessmen Protest Over N700m Loss to Robberies in Calabar
Tech and Gadget resellers in Calabar took to streets in Calabar, Cross River on Wednesday protesting over N700 million lost to incessant burglary attacks within the last three months . The dealers who were armed with placards of various inscriptions described the robberies as an attack on their businesses and source of livelihood. Some of…
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PSC Approves Promotion Of 3 AIGs, Uplifts 16 DCPs To CPs
By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of three Assistant Inspectors of Police (AIGs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the rank of Commissioner of Police (CPs). The newly promoted officers are; CP Garba Ahmed, (CP Yobe State Command); CP Nemi Osigoboka Iwo, (CP Border Patrol) and CP…
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Conflict of Roles Challenge For Security Agencies, Says PSC Chairman
Chairman PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), has identified intra and inter-service conflict, the politicization of crime and security issues, and conflict of roles as major challenges confronting the security agencies in due process and application of the criminal justice system. This…
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Governor Otu Strengthens Security With 30 Vehicles
Gov. Bassey Otu commissioning the vehicles. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security in the state with the provision of well equipped 30 operational vehicles to the state’s Joint Task Force (JTF) on security. A press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the…
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Three Dead, Many Injured As Brothers Rise Against Brothers in Cross River Communal Clash
By Anietie Akpan Iko Esai Community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River state is deserted following a communal clash that is said to have claimed three lives and left many injured. This is a case of brothers rising againsts brothers as two youths’ factions in Iko Esai Community on Sunday clashed. Earlier, the…
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Abitto Boosts Nigerian Navy Maritime Security With Patrol Boat
MD/CEO, Abitto Global Services, Mr. Richard Akinaka (L) and Commodore Ajomabi Oride, Commander of NNS Victory during the presentation ceremony. By Kingsley Agim In a strategic effort to enhance maritime security, Abitto Global Services, a leading water transport company, has donated a patrol boat and other essential equipment to the Nigerian Navy. This gesture aims…
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A’Ibom: Police Nab 13-Year-Old Boy With Pistol
By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State says it apprehended a 13-year-old boy with a pistol in Eket. The teenager is suspected to have used the pistol to threaten fellow pupils in St. Paul Primary School Ikot Ibiok Eket in Eket Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of…
