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October 18, 2026

Governor Meets UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting at Westminster, Explores Security Cooperation

LONDON, 13 October 2026 — Benue State Governor, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, held a brief but cordial interaction with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence, Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, at Westminster during his visit for the 11th Annual London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA) 2026. The encounter followed... Read More
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October 18, 2026

BEYOND THE BULLETS: Nigeria Ex-IGP Abubakar Presents Book on Policing Terrorism Democratically

By Festus Fifen   Nigeria Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Saturday formally presented his book and account of his stewardship as a police officer, “Beyond the Bullets” Policing Terrorism in a Democratic System, at a public launch attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan and industrialist Aliko Dangote amd other notable Nigerians including Governor... Read More
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October 17, 2026

CYBERSECURITY: Be Careful with Free WiFi in Public Places – AIG Ezima Cautions Nigerians 

By Festus Fifen   The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to be careful about the networks they connect to and the information they share online especially when using Free Internet Networks in public places, as fraudsters increasingly use digital platforms to target victims with investment scams, romance fraud and sexual extortion especially financial scams... Read More
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October 16, 2026

Gov Ododo Congratulates Abdullahi On Election As NBBF President

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Special Adviser, Ismail Isah. Ododo said he was delighted by Abdullahi’s emergence and expressed confidence in... Read More
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October 16, 2026

SEXTORTION: Report Early to Avoid Regrets, Cyber Security Chief AIG Akaninyene Urges Nigerians 

By Festus Fifen   Sextortion has pushed some victims to take their own lives, the head of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has said, urging Nigerians to report online blackmail early and without shame.   Speaking at the 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign in Abuja, AIG Akaninyene Ezima called sextortion a nagging issue, saying... Read More
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October 14, 2026

FOOD SAFETY IN NIGERIA: Have NAFDAC, SON And Other Regulatory Agencies Failed Us? 

By Festus Fifen   Walk into almost any open market and shopping mall in Abuja, Lagos, Onitsha, Aba or Kano today and the evidence is impossible to miss, dyed palm oil with different substances sold as pure, bleached fruit ripen with calcium carbide passed off as fresh, soft drinks and malt beverages bottled in unmarked... Read More
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October 14, 2026

From Policing to Legal Practice: Former DIG Opens Abuja Law Firm as National Leaders Celebrate New Chapter

Across the world, policing and legal practice share a fundamental responsibility: protecting citizens, upholding justice and strengthening public confidence in the rule of law. While police officers enforce the law, legal practitioners interpret, defend and challenge its application, making both professions essential to a functioning democracy. From Britain to Africa and beyond, experienced law enforcement... Read More
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October 11, 2026

US Investment Report on Nigeria: Why State Department Findings Must Not Be Mistaken for Trump’s Personal Warning

Across the world’s major economies, investment decisions are influenced by security, governance, infrastructure, regulatory policies and political stability. From Africa to Europe, Asia and the Americas, governments face different challenges in attracting and retaining foreign capital. Nigeria is no exception. However, understanding the difference between an official investment assessment, political commentary and a presidential declaration... Read More
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October 9, 2026

Kogi 2027- Abejide Pledges N500m Youth Empowerment, Backs Tinubu, Ododo Re-election 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Elder Leke Abejide, has pledged N500 million for a youth empowerment programme aimed at helping young people across the constituency establish and expand small-scale businesses.   Abejide made the commitment at his homecoming ceremony held at the... Read More
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October 2, 2026

2027: When Women Rise, Communities Gain: As Governor Redefines Inclusion in the State

​There are moments in politics when a nomination becomes a powerful reflection of changing times, bold vision, and true empowerment. The emergence of Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim as the running mate to His Excellency, Governor Agbu Kefas, is one such historic milestone for Taraba State and Nigeria at large. ​At the heart of this decision is... Read More
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