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Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

A human rights organisation, the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE), has called for the immediate release of four aides to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who were arrested by security agencies.

The group expressed concern over alleged violations of human rights and due process, lamenting the continued uncertainty surrounding the detainees’ situation.

In a statement signed by Chief Igoni Williams, the CJE said the aides had remained in custody since 25 October 2025, following a raid on the Maitama residence of the former minister.

Mubanga
Mar 18, 2026

Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

A human rights organisation, the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE), has called for the immediate release of four aides to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who were arrested by security agencies.

The group expressed concern over alleged violations of human rights and due process, lamenting the continued uncertainty surrounding the detainees’ situation.

In a statement signed by Chief Igoni Williams, the CJE said the aides had remained in custody since 25 October 2025, following a raid on the Maitama residence of the former minister.

Mubanga
Mar 18, 2026

Police assure tight security as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Etim Ekpimah The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful...

Mubanga
Mar 18, 2026

FG declares two-day holiday for Eid al-Fitr

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public...

Mubanga
Mar 17, 2026

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’IbomThe Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day with the distribution of relief materials to members of the association.

The event, held on 10 March 2026 at the POWA Secretariat in Uyo, was organised under the leadership of the Chairperson, Hajia Zainab Baba Mohammed Azare, as part of activities marking the global celebration of women and their contributions to nation-building.

The gathering attracted spouses of police officers, female police personnel and other women stakeholders, who reflected on progress made in advancing women’s rights, welfare and security.

Mubanga
Mar 13, 2026

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’Ibom

International Women’s Day: POWA supports members with relief items in A’IbomThe Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day with the distribution of relief materials to members of the association.

The event, held on 10 March 2026 at the POWA Secretariat in Uyo, was organised under the leadership of the Chairperson, Hajia Zainab Baba Mohammed Azare, as part of activities marking the global celebration of women and their contributions to nation-building.

The gathering attracted spouses of police officers, female police personnel and other women stakeholders, who reflected on progress made in advancing women’s rights, welfare and security.

Mubanga
Mar 13, 2026

BREAKING: Nine senators dump parties for ADC

Nine senators on Thursday announced their defection from their respective political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that could further reshape the dynamics within the National Assembly.

Of the nine lawmakers, five defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), three left the Labour Party (LP), while one senator parted ways with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Mubanga
Mar 12, 2026

BREAKING: Nine senators dump parties for ADC

Nine senators on Thursday announced their defection from their respective political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that could further reshape the dynamics within the National Assembly.

Of the nine lawmakers, five defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), three left the Labour Party (LP), while one senator parted ways with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Mubanga
Mar 12, 2026

Sowore questions businesswoman’s apology to Umahi

Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has expressed doubts over a public apology issued by businesswoman Tracyniter (Tracy) Nicholas Ohiri to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, suggesting she may have been pressured to retract her earlier allegations.

Ohiri had previously accused Umahi of sexual harassment and failing to pay for contracts allegedly executed on his behalf. However, she later withdrew the claims in a video message released on Wednesday.

Mubanga
Mar 12, 2026

Sowore questions businesswoman’s apology to Umahi

Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has expressed doubts over a public apology issued by businesswoman Tracyniter (Tracy) Nicholas Ohiri to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, suggesting she may have been pressured to retract her earlier allegations.

Ohiri had previously accused Umahi of sexual harassment and failing to pay for contracts allegedly executed on his behalf. However, she later withdrew the claims in a video message released on Wednesday.

Mubanga
Mar 12, 2026