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How the new Nigeria Police Act protects you from officers' misconduct

Nigeria, March 12 -- Section 32 (2): Police cannot arrest you for disputes between private parties (civil wrongs) or for owing money. Section 34: A suspect should not be handcuffed unless they are vi... Read More


'Akwa Ibom too big to be ruled by insult,' US-based Nigerian reacts to Eno's 'receptionist' remark

Nigeria, March 12 -- Offiong Aqua, an Akwa Ibom-born analyst based in the US, has criticised Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State, over remarks in a viral video in which the governor appeared to rebuk... Read More


Rivers State HCDTs struggle with transparency, inclusion, energy transition - Report

Nigeria, March 10 -- Several Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) established under Nigeria's Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are struggling to deliver meaningful development and transparency in Riv... Read More


Akwa Ibom govt deletes video of Eno's 'insult' against critics

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Akwa Ibom State Government has deleted a controversial live-streamed video in which Governor Umo Eno launched a verbal attack on his critics and made claims about the state's f... Read More


'I won't go to gutters with him': Ex-senator reacts to 'insults' from Akwa Ibom governor

Nigeria, March 4 -- VA former senator and ex-minister, John Akpanudoedehe, has said he will not descend into personal attacks against Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State after Mr Eno made remarks cons... Read More


'It was only a joke': Akwa Ibom govt defends Eno's 'empty barrels' remark against critics

Nigeria, March 4 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State is facing public backlash, including from civil society groups, for describing his critics as "empty barrels". Mr Eno had also said that he is ... Read More


FAAC records contradict Eno, show Akwa Ibom received N119.82bn derivation funds in four months

Nigeria, March 4 -- Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) records published by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation contradict claims by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom that ... Read More


'Empty barrels': Eno fires back at critics, ex-senator over 76 oil wells row

Nigeria, March 3 -- The Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has launched a defence of his administration over the 76 oil wells dispute, dismissing critics as "empty barrels" who make "noise". Speakin... Read More


Akpabio's aide resigns, alleges assault

Nigeria, March 3 -- Patty Etete, a former member of the House of Representatives, has resigned as senior legislative aide to the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, citing sustained hostility, a... Read More


Police declare ADC spokesperson wanted in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- The Nigeria Police Force has declared Manfred Ekpe, a legal practitioner and spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, wanted over alleged cyberstal... Read More