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NSCDC denies claims of fractured security relations

NSCDC denies claims of fractured security relations

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom State Command, has strongly refuted media reports claiming it has a fractured relationship with sister security agencies in the state, clarifying that newly acquired drones remain undistributed because personnel are still awaiting technical training.

A local tabloid, SecretsReporters, had accused the State Commandant, Geraldine Abetianbe, of fostering poor inter-agency relations, withholding operational tech packs and drones, and victimising staff through unfair appointments.

Nigeria faces total deforestation by 2052, warns Bassey

Nigeria faces total deforestation by 2052, warns Bassey

Nigeria could lose its entire forest cover by 2052 if the current annual deforestation rate of 250,000 to 300,000 hectares continues, environmental activist Dr Nnimmo Bassey has warned.

Dr Bassey, the Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), cautioned that the country’s dependence on an extractive economic model is accelerating environmental degradation and human insecurity. He urged governments to abandon this profit-driven development model and place local communities at the centre of environmental protection.

Stakeholders back Diri, seek infrastructure protection

Stakeholders back Diri, seek infrastructure protection

Stakeholders have endorsed Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri’s infrastructure development agenda and called for stronger measures to protect public assets from vandalism.

The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Bayelsa Infrastructure Rebirth 2.0 Breakfast Roundtable held in Yenagoa on Monday. The communiqué was signed by the Convener of the South South Reawakening Group, Elder Joseph Ambakederimo.

Eno approves ₦1.97bn examination fees for Akwa Ibom students

Eno approves ₦1.97bn examination fees for Akwa Ibom students

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved ₦1.968 billion to pay examination fees for public basic and secondary school students. This brings his administration’s latest investment in the education sector to more than ₦3.2 billion.

The approval covers examination fees and related expenses for students of Akwa Ibom origin, forming part of the administration’s commitment to sustaining free and compulsory education under the ARISE Agenda.

Police recover illegal gun, ammunition in Akwa Ibom

Police recover illegal gun, ammunition in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered an illegally possessed firearm and eight live cartridges during an intelligence-led operation in Ikot Akpan Afaha village.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John.