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The Conference of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has declared that no valid election of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) was conducted on 13 April, insisting that any exercise held on that date is null and void.
Chairman of CITRE, His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, made this known during a press briefing on Friday, stating that the purported election contravened established procedures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has defended its decision to suspend elections into executive positions of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), insisting the move is in line with the organisation’s constitution.
In a statement issued on Saturday and titled, “On Constitutional Process and the INC Electoral Timeline,” the Chairman of CITRE, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, said the suspension was necessary to uphold due process.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the activation of comprehensive security measures across the state to prevent and combat violent crime.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, said the move aligns with directives from the Inspector-General of Police and aims to strengthen public safety.
As part of the strategy, the command has intensified intelligence-led policing, increased patrols, and deployed personnel strategically across all local government areas.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has praised Governor Umo Eno for his unwavering support to security agencies, as activities for the ongoing Police Week celebration.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated on Sunday, 6 April 2026 that the command expressed deep appreciation for the governor’s sustained commitment to strengthening the operations of the Nigeria Police Force and other security outfits in the state.
Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta North) has extended Easter greetings to Christians, urging Nigerians not to lose hope despite current challenges.
In a statement issued on Friday, the lawmaker, described Easter as a powerful reminder that difficult seasons are often followed by renewal and new beginnings.
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Mohammed Azare, has presented cheques of ₦53.7 million to 34 families of police officers who died in the line of duty.
The presentation, held as part of the 2026 National Police Day and ongoing Police Week celebrations, was conducted on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police in a solemn ceremony.