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The Delta State Police Command has arraigned 33 suspects before a Magistrate Court in Asaba over offences linked to violent disturbances, public nuisance and other breaches of public peace recorded during New Year’s Eve security operations in the state capital. A statement by the command's spokesman, SP Edafe Bright said the arrests were made at different locations within Asaba during intensified patrols mounted to maintain law and order as residents ushered in the New Year.  SP Bright explained that the suspects were arrested for offences ranging from violent conduct and public nuisance to drug-related activities. After preliminary investigations, the Police said 33 suspects were found to have prima facie cases against them and were charged to court.  They were arraigned before Magistrate Court 1, Asaba, where three of the suspects were remanded in custody, while the remaining accused persons were granted bail pending the continuation of prosecution. The Command also dismisse...

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested twelve suspects and recovered an automatic pump-action gun following a violent attack on Unity Estate, Mbodo–Aluu, along Airport Road, Port Harcourt. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m., when suspected members of the Obio/Akpor Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), drawn from several communities in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, allegedly invaded the estate alongside hired thugs.  The attackers were said to be armed with pump-action guns, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons, firing shots indiscriminately and causing panic among residents. CSP Iringe-Koko said preliminary investigations identified Patrick Akandu and Omakwelem Onu Ihunwo Prince as coordinators of the attack. Both suspects, along with the Akpor OSPAC Commander, Azubuike, popularly known as “Ocean,” are currently at large. She explained the attack r...

CP Rose Chollom Dung  The Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, CP Rose Chollom Dung, has outlined key expectations for officers and men of the Unit, stressing professionalism, discipline and commitment to duty as priorities for the New Year. Speaking at the Unit’s first briefing of 2026, the Commissioner said effective policing depends on integrity, accountability and strict observance of the rule of law.  This was made known in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ovie Kenneth Ewhubare, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit, Ikoyi, Lagos. She noted that the conduct of individual officers shapes public perception of the Nigeria Police Force, urging personnel to act responsibly at all times. CP Dung called for honesty, fairness and respect for fundamental human rights in the discharge of duties, while emphasising punctuality, proper turnout and operational diligence as hallmarks of modern and res...

By Humphrey Ukeaja Festive periods occupy a strategic place in the marketing calendars of Big Food corporations. National and religious holidays such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, Eid-el-Fitr, and Eid-el-Kabir provide predictable moments of heightened consumption, social gathering, and emotional openness. Food and beverage advertising during these periods does not merely promote products; it systematically aligns ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and sugary drinks with socially valued ideas of celebration, convenience, and family cohesion. Across broadcast media, households are routinely depicted marking festive moments with bottles and cans of sugary drinks, otherwise known as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), presented as a natural accompaniment to communal meals. Digital platforms extend this logic, with social media influencers framing UPFs such as instant noodles and similar products as appropriate festive purchases or gifts. Outdoor advertising reinforces the message through slogans...

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Mrs. Misturah Bada, and her accomplice, Adedamola Daniel, for allegedly staging her own kidnapping and extorting ₦2.5 million from her husband, who resides in South Africa. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi said operatives of the Command Special Squad made the arrests following a distress call received on November 24, 2025, from the victim’s husband, who reported that his wife had been kidnapped by armed men demanding a ransom of ₦10 million, later reduced to ₦3 million.  The statement revealed that despite paying ₦2.5 million, the supposed kidnappers allegedly refused to release her. SP Adebisi said upon receiving the complaint, they deployed both technical and human assets to track the kidnappers.  Mrs. Bada was later “released” and reunited with her family before being invited for debriefing.  She claimed she had been...

The Rivers State Police Command has called on residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies as part of efforts to ensure a peaceful Yuletide season across the state. The command in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko said it has strengthened security through the deployment of tactical teams to key locations, including highways, waterways, motor parks, worship centres, hotels and recreational facilities, to deter crime and ensure swift response to emergencies. The state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify patrols and deploy intelligence assets within their jurisdictions to maintain law and order throughout the festive period. The statement said community engagement has been heightened through collaboration with traditional rulers, youth organisations and religious leaders to encourage information sharing and build public trust. It advised residents to secure their homes, avoid unsaf...