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Police chief urges applicants to meet recruitment deadline

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, on Thursday, visited the 2025 Police Constable Recruitment Screening Centre at the Police College, Ikeja, to assess the ongoing exercise and ensure compliance with established guidelines.

The screening, which began on Monday, 9 March 2026, is being conducted at the Police College in accordance with the approved procedures.

During the visit, the commissioner met with representatives of the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Federal Character Commission (FCC), and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Lagos State Command, who are overseeing the process to ensure transparency, fairness and credibility.

Mubanga
Apr 16, 2026

Bayelsa LP slams Ajoku, denies defection claims

The leadership of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State has dismissed claims that Miss Helen Ajoku defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with a large number of women, describing the development as inconsequential.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Deputy Women Leader, Mrs Enu Timipre, the party said Ajoku’s assertions that she left with “thousands of women” were false and misleading.

Mubanga
Apr 16, 2026

Bayelsa LP slams Ajoku, denies defection claims

The leadership of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State has dismissed claims that Miss Helen Ajoku defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with a large number of women, describing the development as inconsequential.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Deputy Women Leader, Mrs Enu Timipre, the party said Ajoku’s assertions that she left with “thousands of women” were false and misleading.

Mubanga
Apr 16, 2026

Kalu takes helm as FRSC commander in A’Ibom

The Command’s Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officer, Mr Paul James, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Thursday.

He said Kalu succeeds Mr Francis Ajatta, who has been redeployed to the Rivers State Command. According to James, her appointment is aimed at enhancing performance and efficiency in road traffic management and safety across the state and the country.

Mubanga
Apr 16, 2026

Police arrest robbery suspects, recover firearms in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers linked to incidents of conspiracy and armed robbery at an estate in Sangotedo on 11 and 13 April 2026.

Abimbola Adebisi, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, said the police identified the suspects as Balogun Teslim, Suleman Balogun and Peter Oluwagbemi.

Mubanga
Apr 15, 2026

Thomas secures key endorsement ahead of 2027 polls

Stakeholders and political leaders in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have unanimously endorsed Dr Eunice Thomas as their preferred candidate for the Eket Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement was reached during a high-level consultation meeting on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the residence of the area’s political leader, Mr Benjamin Udobia.

Mubanga
Apr 15, 2026

Police chief visits appeal justice, inspects new station project

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, has paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Justice Ntong Ntong of the Court of Appeal at his residence.

The visit was aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration, fostering mutual understanding, and exploring strategies to further enhance the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the judiciary. The engagement highlighted the importance of synergy between both institutions in the effective administration of justice and the maintenance of law and order across the state.

Mubanga
Apr 14, 2026

INC clears way for Yenagoa elections on 13 April

BoT Chairman, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs, disclosed this while briefing journalists after more than four hours of the board’s inaugural meeting held on Sunday in Yenagoa.

Lulu-Briggs, who also heads the Oruwari Briggs War Canoe House in Abonnema, Rivers State, said following consultations with the National Electoral Committee, there was no turning back on the polls. He added that voting could be conducted either physically or electronically.

Mubanga
Apr 13, 2026

INC clears way for Yenagoa elections on 13 April

BoT Chairman, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs, disclosed this while briefing journalists after more than four hours of the board’s inaugural meeting held on Sunday in Yenagoa.

Lulu-Briggs, who also heads the Oruwari Briggs War Canoe House in Abonnema, Rivers State, said following consultations with the National Electoral Committee, there was no turning back on the polls. He added that voting could be conducted either physically or electronically.

Mubanga
Apr 13, 2026

Punching above limits: Okon’s mission to build champions

In a modest boxing gym in Akwa Ibom State, the rhythm of gloves striking bags echoes with purpose. At the centre of it all stands Effiong Asuquo Okon — a former Olympian who has traded the roar of international arenas for the quieter, but no less significant, task of shaping future champions.

Okon’s journey is one defined by sacrifice, resilience and an unwavering commitment to grassroots sports development. Having competed on some of the biggest stages in boxing, he could easily have pursued opportunities abroad. Instead, he chose a different path, one that led him back home.

Mubanga
Apr 13, 2026