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IGP Assures On Fight Against Corruption

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9 years ago

August 24, 2016

The Inspector General of Police says the Police will take the war against corruption with all sense of commitment and seriousness for the development of the country.
The Acting IGP, Ibrahim Idris stated this yesterday, in Port Harcourt while presenting his paper at the NBA Police Lawyers Forum at the ongoing Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Idris who was represented by DIG Hycienth Dagara said,
“The Police under my leadership will no longer occupy a second place in the fight against corruption. To this end, the Nigeria police ‘X’ Squad, the Police Special Fraud Unit, the Inspector General of Police Special Investigation Panel, and the monitoring units have been reconstituted, re-invigorated and strengthened to lead the fight against corruption and abuse of office. The fight against corruption will not only focus on the corruption within the force but outside the force.”
Speaking further, IGP Idris noted that the responsibility of the Police is to ensure a secure environment, to guarantee economic development and well-being of the people.
Noting the security challenges facing the country, IGP said the Police force has re-strategised to fight and eliminate the menace from the system.
“Our current security challenges, for example, armed robbery, kidnapping, insurgency, militancy, murder and cattle rustling placed the responsibility on us to do more and to search for new ways to confront this menace.
“I and my force management team are committed and determined to reverse the trend. These vices will not only be stamped out of our national lives but perpetrators will be arrested and effectively prosecuted. This will send a strong signal to the criminally minded people and to the law abiding citizens that it is no longer business as usual.
He added that the support and cooperation of Nigerians informed his decision to establish the ‘eminent persons forum’in all the States, as part of community policing strategy.
He listed the adopted strategies to enhance security in Nigeria as: Technology-based policing,
capacity building, fight against corruption, transparency, accountability and responsiveness, fundamental rights-friendly policing, and full implementation of the new ACJ Act 2015.
He assured that the Police will collaborate with the Attorney General to ensure effective prosecution of all cases.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Secretary of NBA, Police Lawyers Forum, DCP Igbodo David, said the maiden police session in the 56th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association was ractified and inaugurated by the National Executive Council of NBA in 2015
He said, “The police is the foremost security agency with over 35,000 personnel tasked with responsibility of prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the preservation of law and order, the protection of lives and property and due enforcement of all laws and regulations with which they are directly charged, and shall perform such duties within or outside Nigeria as may be required of them.
“As captured in Section 4 of the Police Act, it is the responsibility of police lawyers, among others, to guide investigation in the gathering, preservation and presentation of evidence, ensure respect for the rights of persons processed by the police, prosecute cases or liaise with the Ministry of Justice in the prosecution of cases investigated by the police, defend the numerous civil suits against the police, and foster close working relationship between the Bar, the Bench and the Police.
“It is a forum that will afford the Inspector General of Police an opportunity to inform the Bar and other invited guests, the operational strategic approach being adopted by the current Police Management Team, to tackle the various security challenges”, Igbodo added.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.