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IGP Justifies Road Blocks Removal

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Acting Inspector-General of Police (AIGP), Mohammed Abubakar says the removal of police road blocks across the Nation’s roads was for the good of all Nigerians.

The acting Inspector-General of Police, who stated this during his one-day official/familiarisation visit to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, last Friday averred that the road blocks mounted in the past did more harm to the force and the nation at large than the desired good it was meant for.

According to him, such act led to the battered image of the force by members of the public who accused the force of being corrupt, adding that since the removal of the road blocks, the image of the force has improved  steadily.

“The road blocks have done much harm than good. Armed robbers will stop at the check points mounted by policemen and bribe them, have their way without arrest. But today, such has become history as road blocks have gone for ever,” he added.

He disclosed that Nigerians have benefited immensely since the removal of the road blocks across the roads, adding that such measures were aimed at improving the perception of the force by members of the public.

He further disclosed that his administration will accord training and retraining of staff high premium, adding that a trained police force will perform its duties effectively to make the society better.

The police boss noted that it was in recognition of the importance of training that he declared a state of emergency on all the training institutions of the force on assumption of duty, adding that over 45,000 policemen are currently under going various training programmes within and outside the country.

He disclosed that the security challenges witnessed across the country would soon be a thing of the past, noting that there is no country in the world that is without a story of crime challenges.

The acting Inspector-General of Police identified lack of motivation, incentives and enhanced salary package as some of the impendiments affecting the performance of the force, and urged all levels of government to assist the force to function effectively.

He stated that the reason for visiting the state was to meet with various stakeholders, apart from men and officisls of the command so as to interact with them on how best the force can move forward, as well as make people accept the force in the society.

The AIP, while commending traditional rulers for their support to the force in fighting crime in the society, called on all to join hands with the police in other to enthrone a peaceful society for all.

He called for attitudinal change of people, especially in the areas of security and crime prevention among the people, and advised that people should be interested in knowing even their neighbours.

The inspector-general of Police used the medium to call on the media to stop giving promienence and publicity to criminal activities, especially the Boko Haram, adding that the force was capable of clamping down of the menace.

He thanked the state government for its support to the security operatives, especially the Police force, and assured of the force’s determination to fight crime in the country.

Earlier, the State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Indabawa had commended the acting Inspector-general of Police for his visit, and assured him of the readiness of the command in fighting crime.

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MCDI Inducts 150 Professionals In PH

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The Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI) has inducted about 150 new members into various categories of membership during a special induction ceremony and dinner in Port Harcourt.
Aimed at expanding the institute’s membership base, the event offered new inductees an opportunity to engage with senior members and integrate fully into the organisation’s professional network.
The induction ceremony was part of the 2025 national conference of the institute.
National President of MCDI, Dr. Collins Edebiri, administered the oath, while the new members promised to carry out their duties faithfully, following the institute’s rules and constitution.
Dr. Edebiri emphasised the institute’s core mandate of instilling values that will shape individuals and institutions.
He emphasised the theme of the conference, “Mentoring for Individual and Corporate Leadership”, noting that last year’s focus centred on national development and value reorientation.
Edebiri explained that the induction ceremony is a key feature of the institute’s annual conference, though inductions also occur quarterly.
On the criteria for membership, he said the most important factor is the desire to be mentored or the readiness to mentor others, and urged the new inductees to become ambassadors of value-driven leadership in their respective workplaces.
Guest Speaker at the ceremony, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, who was a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), shared her experiences from her early days in journalism, attributing much of her professional growth to strong mentorship.
She encouraged members to embrace mentorship as a catalyst for personal and societal advancement.
Seminitari was later presented an award.
New members, including Wisdom Egberi Woniepiriye, and Mrs. Grace Ajinwanyiekwu, expressed their excitement and hope to be mentored well so they can eventually mentor others.
There were a dinner and networking session, marking another success for MCDI in its efforts to build leadership values nationwide.
By: Theresa Frederick & Charity Amiso
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Fisherman Gets Thumbs-Up Over Patent Creation 

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The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has commended a renowned fisherman, Mr. Ricky Brown Owunari, for what it described as a remarkable stride in global engineering content creation.
In a congratulatory message signed by the Association, weekend, the SPE said  the patented “Dewaxer Flow Enhancer and Downhole Tool” had secured official endorsement under U.S. Patent No. 12,448,868 B2.
They said the development has been highlighted as a significant indicator of Rivers State’s growing intellectual and technological capacity, with observers noting that such breakthroughs position the state as a rising hub for innovation.
According to those familiar with the innovation, the achievement serves as proof that Niger Deltans have moved beyond the era of militancy and are now producing world-class content, research outputs, and technical solutions.
The SPE officials described the patented technologies as timely tools designed to tackle wax deposition in crude oil wells, a major challenge that frequently disrupts production and increases maintenance costs.
They further stressed that the milestone underscores the need for Rivers State to invest more in supporting innovators whose works demonstrate global potential.
Industry experts revealed that the tool originated from years of field observation, experimentation, and rigorous research aimed at improving flow assurance in challenging well conditions.
They also urged the Federal Government to show greater appreciation for home-grown innovations, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally recognise and encourage technological breakthroughs emerging from the Niger Delta.
Stakeholders at the event warned against piracy, emphasising that unauthorised copying of patented technologies undermines national progress and discourages genuine innovators.
Analysts observed that the breakthrough strengthens the narrative of a new Rivers State built on creativity, content development, and technical excellence rather than conflict.
The session concluded with a call for stronger collaboration between government authorities and industry players to protect intellectual property and position Rivers State as a greenhouse for innovation-driven content.
The content, The Tide gathered, is expected to solve critical challenges in the oil and gas sector, as well as other relevant areas of the national economy.
By; King Onunwor
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NBA Seeks End To Mass Abductions, Targeted Killings

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned against mass abductiond and targeted killings in Nigeria.
President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, who gave the warning, noted that Nigeria was faced with a growing wave of violence following fresh attacks in Kebbi and Borno States.
The association issued the warning after terrorists attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga on November 17.
According The Tide’s source, the gunmen killed a teacher and abducted at least twenty-five students during a shootout with security personnel.
The  President said the latest attack shows the country has become unsafe for schoolchildren and civilians.
He further noted that Nigeria also lost Brigadier General M. Uba earlier that day in an ISWAP ambush in Borno State.
According to Osigwe, the nation was  witnessing a rise in terrorism, kidnapping, and lawlessness that has overwhelmed security agencies, adding that rural communities, travellers, farmers, and security officers are all exposed.
The NBA President also warned that Nigeria was facing a dangerous breakdown of public safety.
Quoting recent reports, he said about 145 people went missing in mass abductions across Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara within four days.
“The country must stop recording deaths while hoping for peace through negotiations with terrorists”, he said.
The NBA further revealed that recent intelligence alerts, including the DSS warning of ISWAP plans to strike in Ondo and Kogi, show a widening threat.
Osigwe questioned why terrorists still control forests and highways without challenge, with criminals levying taxes on communities, displace families, and attack convoys.
The NBA demanded an urgent national security overhaul with transparency and strong political will.
Osigwe, however, praised the teacher who died in Kebbi while protecting students.
By;  King Onunwor
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