The News Desk – Page 360

Sunday 15 November 2026 No. 1,081

Breaking

IGP Orders Massive Redeployment Of Over 100 Assistant Commissioners Of Police Nationwide, Issues Fresh Postings To Commands24 minutes ago
Nigeria Embassy Scolds S’Africa Over Fani-Kayode Diplomatic Row54 minutes ago
ARISE 2.0 Will Boost Akwa Ibom Economy, Says Umana Umana9 hours ago
2027: I’m For Any Coalition That Supports Tinubu’s Re-Election — Gov Eno9 hours ago
Firm Partners With Akwa Ibom Varsity To Animated Videos14 Nov 2026
Akwa Ibom Driver Who Kept N400,000 For 11 Months Gets House, Cash Reward14 Nov 2026
‘Lack of Love Not Sufficient’ – Court Refuses To Dissolve 43-year-old Marriage In Akwa Ibom14 Nov 2026
Customs CG Faces Criminal Charges Over Alleged Recruitment Violations14 Nov 2026

IGP Orders Massive Redeployment Of Over 100 Assistant Commissioners Of Police Nationwide, Issues Fresh Postings To Commands

By SituationREPORT – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered a massive redeployment of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to various commands, formations, departments and specialised units across Nigeria in a major reshuffling of senior officers in the Nigeria Police Force. The redeployment, communicated through an internal Police Wireless Message, obtained by SaharaReporters,…

24 minutes ago7 min read

Foreign News

Nigeria Embassy Scolds S’Africa Over Fani-Kayode Diplomatic Row

By NewsDESK – The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has fired back at Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya over his allegation that Nigeria’s newly accredited High…

54 minutes ago3 min read

States' News

ARISE 2.0 Will Boost Akwa Ibom Economy, Says Umana Umana

By NewsDesk – Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and seasoned economist, Obong Umana Okon Umana, CON, has declared that…

9 hours ago

National News

2027: I’m For Any Coalition That Supports Tinubu’s Re-Election — Gov Eno

By NewsDESK – Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Umo Eno has thrown his weight behind the Rainbow Coalition led by Federal…

9 hours ago

Education

Firm Partners With Akwa Ibom Varsity To Animated Videos

By NewsDESK – CoursePro Africa has partnered with Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) to convert the institution’s textbooks and lecture manuals into…

14 Nov 2026

States' News

Akwa Ibom Driver Who Kept N400,000 For 11 Months Gets House, Cash Reward

By NewsDESK – Despite the prevailing socio-economic hardship, a commercial mini-bus driver in Akwa Ibom State, Nse Ekpenyong, kept N400,000 forgotten by…

14 Nov 2026

Lifestyle

‘Lack of Love Not Sufficient’ – Court Refuses To Dissolve 43-year-old Marriage In Akwa Ibom

By SituationREPORT – An Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo, on Friday, November 13, dismissed a petition seeking to dissolve a…

14 Nov 2026

National News

Customs CG Faces Criminal Charges Over Alleged Recruitment Violations

By SituationREPORT – The Federal Character Commission has filed a four-count criminal charge against the Nigeria Customs Service and its Comptroller-General, Bashir…

14 Nov 2026

Just In

Health

No Secondary Ebola Infection As NCDC Completes Monitoring Of 62 Contacts

13 Nov 2026

Sports

Super Eagles Face Tanzania in Must-Win Uyo Qualifier, Friday, Nov 13

12 Nov 2026

Sports

Man Utd Sack Manager Carrick, With Pochettino Set For Hot Seat

12 Nov 2026

Security

NSCDC Seeks Stronger Private Security Role Against Insecurity

12 Nov 2026

Politics

2027: IG Warns Police Against Political Bias

12 Nov 2026

States' News

Christimas: Akwa Ibom government partners Hilda Baci to promote Ibom Kitchen initiatives

12 Nov 2026

Crime

CCAN Chairman Fifen Demands Better Welfare, Safety Equipment For Crime Reporters

11 Nov 2026

National

All National

Tinubu Hails Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Triumph

By NewsDesk – …Says victory over Japan marks new chapter for African women’s football …Commends Awawu Bashiru, Umejiaku, coaching crew for historic achievement President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s Flamingos for making history as the first African team…

8 Nov 20263 min read

Tinubu Approves Inclusion Of Nigeria Police Force Colour (Flag) In National Parade Colour Party

By SituationREPORT – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved the inclusion of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Colour (flag) in the National Parade Colour Party,…

31 Oct 2026

PSC Elevates Two DIGs, 10 AIGs, 17 CPs, Over 3800 Others

By Idorenyin UMOREN – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of over 3,800 senior police officers, including two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs),…

29 Oct 2026

NDLEA Announces Free Drug Integrity Tests For New Recruits In Four Agencies

By SituationREPORT – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced that applicants recruited into four agencies under the Ministry of Interior will not be…

31 Oct 2026

Reps Order Arrest Of Telecom CEOs For Ignoring Invitation

Thenewsdesk.ng – House of Representatives has issued arrest summons for chief executives of telecommunications companies after they failed to honour an invitation to appear before its…

29 Oct 2026

Politics

All Politics

2027: IG Warns Police Against Political Bias

By SituationREPORT – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has warned police officers against political bias ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to uphold professionalism, impartiality and respect for human rights. IGP Disu gave the…

12 Nov 20261 min read

2027: Tinubu’s Electoral Victory In Akwa Ibom Strengthened, Says Betta Edu

By NewsDesk – Dr Betta Edu of the Directorate of Women Mobilisation, APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has said the landmark projects commissioned by President Bola…

8 Nov 2026

2027: God Has Granted My Request To Continue – Tinubu

By NewsDESK President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria, saying God has answered his prayer to continue in office. The President stated this…

2 Nov 2026

Police Avert Clash As Obi, Kwankwaso, APC Supporters Face Off In Calabar

RSituationREPORT – Police operatives have intervened to prevent a clash between supporters of the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso political movement and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in…

4 Nov 2026

Atiku’s son vows to deliver Adamawa for Tinubu in 2027

By NewsDesk – Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has declared his intention to mobilise voters in Adamawa State to support President Bola Tinubu’s…

31 Oct 2026

2027: Obi Pledges To Jail Electoral Offenders
31 Oct 2026
Court Sacks Uzodinma As APC Imo West Senatorial Candidate
29 Oct 2026
INEC Bows To Pressure, Uploads Preliminary Voter Register Online
27 Oct 2026

States

All States

Christimas: Akwa Ibom government partners Hilda Baci to promote Ibom Kitchen initiatives

By NewsDESK – The Akwa Ibom state government has engaged renowned Nigerian celebrity chef, Ms Hilda Baci, to promote its Ibom Kitchen initiative and the 2026 edition of Christmas Unplugged, in a move to strengthen the state’s cultural…

12 Nov 20262 min read

2027 Election: Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Bless Governor Eno, Back Re-election Bid

By NewsDesk – As the 2027 general election draws closer, traditional rulers in Akwa Ibom State have poured royal blessings on Governor Umo Eno and prayed…

11 Nov 2026

Eno Declares Ibom Deep Sea Port As Game-Changer In Akwa Ibom’s Economic Diversification

By NewsDesk – Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has identified the Ibom Deep Sea Port as a major pathway to diversifying the state’s economy, attracting…

9 Nov 2026

Detractors Working To Sabotage Deep Seaport Approved By Tinubu – Gov Eno

By NewsDESK – Barely three days after President Bola Tinubu granted the final approval for the implementation of the Ibom Deep Seaport Project in Akwa Ibom…

10 Nov 2026

“You’re a Great Man of Conscience, Commitment and Vision” — President Tinubu Tells Gov Eno

By NewsDESK – Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, as “a great man of conscience, commitment and vision,”…

6 Nov 2026

Security

All Security

NSCDC Seeks Stronger Private Security Role Against Insecurity

By SituationREPORT – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has urged Private Security Companies, PSCs, in Akwa Ibom State to strengthen collaboration with security agencies and improve personnel training to tackle rising security challenges. The State…

12 Nov 20263 min read

Police Concludes Specialized Training For 165 CTU Personnel

Idorenyin UMOREN The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, in partnership with the British High Commission through the Office of the Counter Terrorism Regional Coordinator for West Africa,…

3 Nov 2026

Nigeria, Zambia Seek Stronger Military Cooperation Against Africa’s Security Threats

SituationREPORT – The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger military cooperation among African countries to address emerging security challenges on…

27 Oct 2026

Cross River CP Directs Area Commanders, DPOs To Make Phone Numbers Public For Faster Police Response

SituationREPORT – The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to make…

29 Oct 2026

Police Suspends Reinstated AIGs, Other Senior Officers From Training College

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, has directed the suspension of a six-month induction programme for senior officers who were recently reinstated into the Nigeria Police Force,…

25 Oct 2026

Senate Urges IGP To Probe Killing Of 113 Persons In Benue
23 Oct 2026
2027: Police Begin Training Of 10,000 Officers For Elections
23 Oct 2026
NUJ FCT Chairman Backs State Police For Improved Community Security
22 Oct 2026

Business

All Business

Ibom Deep Sea Port: Gov Eno Hails Tinubu’s Approval, Projects Economic Transformation

By NewsDESK – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of financing arrangements for the Ibom Deep Sea Port as a defining moment in the state’s economic development. He stated this in…

9 Nov 20262 min read

President Tinubu approves Ibom Deep Seaport For Akwa Ibom

By NewsDESK – Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has approved the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport project in Akwa Ibom State. President Tinubu announced the approval on Friday…

6 Nov 2026

Revenue From Tricycle, Minibus Drivers Hits ₦14m Weekly In Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Government says the transport sector has recorded ₦14 million weekly from daily electronic sales of tickets to keke riders and minibus drivers operating…

25 Oct 2026

Akwa Ibom Non-indigenes Hail Gov Eno’s Inclusion, Welcome Proposed ₦800m Grant

Thenewsdesk.ng – The Advisory Council Chairman of the Non-Indigenes Association in Akwa Ibom State, Onoriode Obareki, has commended Governor Umo Eno for promoting political inclusion and…

28 Oct 2026

FG Approves Modernisation, Upgrade Of Onne, Delta, Calabar Ports

The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta, and Calabar ports, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega…

28 Sep 2026

IGR: Akwa Ibom Shops For Tourism Investors To Increase Revenue
28 Sep 2026
Udoedehe: Selfish Interests Delaying Ibom Deep Seaport
13 Sep 2026
Nigeria Reaffirms Support For WTO, Multilateralism At BRICS Summit
12 Sep 2026

Opinion

Ray Ekpu At 78: Honouring Journalists’ Journalist, Who Made Investigative Journalism a National Force

7 Aug 2026

Ibiaku Celebrates Legacy of Harry Etukudo, Other Icons As Ekong Sampson Rallies Clan For Unity, Development

5 Aug 2026

Floods Expose Akwa Ibom Urban Planning Gaps: Time to Engage Obong Victor Attah As Development Consultant

20 Jul 2026

Prince Ukpong Akpabio’s 50-Year Vision and Gov Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda—Which Way Forward?

13 Jul 2026

World

All World

ECOWAS Trains 500 Journalists To Tackle Election Disinformation

By NewsDESK – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has trained more than 500 journalists across 12 member states to tackle electoral disinformation and strengthen information integrity ahead of elections across West Africa. The Commission disclosed…

10 Nov 20262 min read

Iran Displays Massive Billboard In Tehran Threatening To Kill US President Trump

By SituationREPORT – Iran has displayed a massive billboard carrying a death threat against United States President Donald Trump at Enghelab Square in Tehran, with banners…

3 Nov 2026

CAR Tightens Border Checks As DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise

By SituationREPORT – As the Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with its deadliest Ebola epidemic in history, the neighbouring Central African Republic has tightened frontier controls,…

29 Oct 2026

North Korea Behind $6bn Crypto Theft From Binance, Says FBI

By SituationREPORT – Binance said Sunday that it had resumed withdrawals after more than $6 billion in virtual assets were stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange in…

1 Nov 2026

FBI Arrests Nine In Nigeria Over Cybercrime Targeting Americans

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has announced the arrest of nine people in Nigeria as part of an international operation targeting cybercriminal networks accused of…

26 Oct 2026

Veteran CNN Anchor Christiane Amanpour To Leave Network After 43 Years
20 Oct 2026
Pope Leo’s Lung Operation ‘Successfully Completed’ — Vatican
13 Oct 2026
NAPTIP Receives 105 Nigerians Rescued From Ghana Cybercrime Syndicates
13 Oct 2026

Flamingos Make History, Beat Brazil 3-1 To Reach First U-17 Women’s World Cup Final
4 Nov 2026
2026: Nigerians Missing In CAF Women’s Best Player List
3 Nov 2026
CAF picks Nigeria’s Samson Adamu as new General Secretary
2 Nov 2026

TUC Rejects FG’s Wage Award Proposal, Demands ₦300,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers

NLC Secures N70,000 Wage Award For Nigerian Workers For Six Months

Tinubu Approves Inclusion Of Nigeria Police Force Colour (Flag) In National Parade Colour Party

2027: Obi Pledges To Jail Electoral Offenders

Court Sacks Uzodinma As APC Imo West Senatorial Candidate

INEC Bows To Pressure, Uploads Preliminary Voter Register Online

Tinubu To Inaugurate Projects In Akwa Ibom, Attend Rivers Rally

Police Bans Drones, Fireworks Ahead Of Tinubu’s Visit To Akwa Ibom

We’re Intentional, Committed To Creating More Employment Opportunities – Gov Eno

Senate Urges IGP To Probe Killing Of 113 Persons In Benue

2027: Police Begin Training Of 10,000 Officers For Elections

NUJ FCT Chairman Backs State Police For Improved Community Security

IGR: Akwa Ibom Shops For Tourism Investors To Increase Revenue

Udoedehe: Selfish Interests Delaying Ibom Deep Seaport

Nigeria Reaffirms Support For WTO, Multilateralism At BRICS Summit

Veteran CNN Anchor Christiane Amanpour To Leave Network After 43 Years

Pope Leo’s Lung Operation ‘Successfully Completed’ — Vatican

NAPTIP Receives 105 Nigerians Rescued From Ghana Cybercrime Syndicates

Flamingos Make History, Beat Brazil 3-1 To Reach First U-17 Women’s World Cup Final

2026: Nigerians Missing In CAF Women’s Best Player List

CAF picks Nigeria’s Samson Adamu as new General Secretary

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