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CSO To Tinubu: Release DCP Kyari To Join In Tackling Protracted Security Challenges
By Ebriku John Friday
As Nigerians continue to be at the mercy of criminals, Terrorist and Kidnappers, a Civil Society Organisation, Center for Democracy and Human Rights, CEDEHUR, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to release Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari, to help tackle the protracted security challenges across the country.

The call was made in a statement signed by the President CEDEHUR, Comrade Michael Sunday Emaluji, Spokesman Adebayo Lion Ogorry, National Coordinator, Segun Rotimi; Deputy National Coordinator, Musa Shehu Abdullahi; and National Secretary, Nnamdi Uzor Obichie, respectively.
The leadership of CEDEHUR expressed deep pain over the recent attacks by kidnappers in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja where 3 young daughters from 3 different Families were killed by the kidnappers because Ransom Money was not brought in time. It’s very clear that the situation of insecurity in the country has negatively impacted the economy and social lives of Nigerians, and asserted that if the Tinubu-led administration fails to bring on people with Unparalleled and unprecedented records like Super Cop Kyari this present administration will be considered the worst in the annals of history as far as insecurity is concerned.
According to them, their call for release of DCP Kyari is based on the track record of the police officer’s exploits and achievements that still speak volume as a dogged, determined and professional police officer who silenced a lot of criminal elements and Terrorist that terrorized Nigerians, and this made him to receive ‘the highest congressional award’, which the House of Representatives of the National Assembly under the leadership of the Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila during the 9th Assembly gave to him.
However, the statement alleged that Kyari was unnecessarily vilified and victimized, and pointed that it was a setup and sheer conspiracy to dampen the morale of the Officer by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over allegations they cannot boldly verify and prove but betrayal, Envy, Cover up against an Innocent Officer who Arrested drug traffickers, REFUSED to compromise with the Suspects and Voluntarily handed over the Suspects and drugs to NDLEA to follow up on how the drug traffickers indicted their NDLEA officers in Enugu Airport.
The statement reads in part: “We, Concerned Nigerians, write to bring to your attention the worsening security situation in the country. It’s no longer funny Mr President. The situation is terrible and if you don’t act fast, Innocent Nigerians will continue to be killed, kidnapped and Terrorised as the Payment of this 100million Naira Ransom after killing some Victims will further emboldened the Kidnappers to believe that Killing of Victims Pays.
“The latest attacks on a family in Bwari Area Council where the kidnappers have already killed three out of the Many Children from the 3 families they kidnapped is reprehensible.
And Right here in the Nation’s Capital, kidnappers are having a field day and daily kidnapping innocent Citizens without any Effective and Capable Counter Measures for the Security agencies except series of press releases from security Chiefs as usual without any effective and physical results on ground for everybody to see and also to serve as deterrent to other Criminals.
“Satellite towns in the FCT are no longer safe as people are relocating to the city centres for fear of being kidnapped.
“Equally shocking are renewed attacks on passengers along the Abuja/Kaduna expressway, 45 innocent Nigerians in 3 Commercial buses were kidnapped between Otukpo in Benue and Enugu State last week, the Birnin Gwari expressway to Zamfara has been overtaken by kidnappers as Plateau, Zamfara, Benue, Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Anambra, Imo and many other places where devastated by several attacks, killings and Kidnappings.
“Sir You are aware of one member of the Nigerian police who galvanised his colleagues and took the battle to them. He is DCP Abba Kyari.
“Abba Kyari ‘s exploits were such that he received the highest congressional award which was bequeathed to him by the House of Representatives headed by your current Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila during the 9th Assembly.
“We would not want to go into the details of his ordeal in the hands of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, which has to do with conspiracy, Set-up and envy.
“The court even though has failed to live up to its mandate by breaching its guidelines, we must add that your intervention in the manner the NDLEA has colluded with drug barons to take out the most cherished and priceless officer of the Nigerian Police Force is needed urgently.
“This intervention would uncover those behind the drug traffickers the Kyari-led IRT arrested in Enugu in 2022, Voluntarily handed over with the drugs to the NDLEA while the NDLEA turned around to indict Kyari and his team in a deliberate Set-up because the drug agency is working for some drug barons who have perfected their ways of bringing drugs into the country in Collusion with NDLEA officers especially in Enugu Airport as confessed by the international drug traffickers arrested by Police IRT and Voluntarily transferred to NDLEA.
“Sir, seek full reports on the Kyari ordeal and immediately free Kyari so he can solve these security challenges. He knows the terrain, the system, their strategies, and how to engage communities and their leaders which usually helped him to arrest even the most dangerous of these kidnappers and bandits. He is also the best in the use of Technology and skills in the use of advance technical Intelligence to fight criminals. The Advanced Technical Intelligence Equipment the then Brilliant IGP Solomon Arase acquired for the Nigeria Police is no longer being used optimally.
“Mr President Sir, You are the father of Lagos and now father to all Nigerians, Sir You, Governor Fashola and Governor Ambode have seen firsthand how this Gifted Super Cop brought Sanity to Lagos by defeating all deadly Armed robbers and kidnappers that were terrorising Lagos and Nigeria between 2010-2021.
“Mr President can confirm these facts from the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima who was the former Governor of Borno State on how the Super Cop in 2018 arrested all Boko Haram Terrorist Commanders and Coordinators involved in suicide bombings and ended suicide bombings in Maiduguri and the entire North East region.
“Our reasons for you to free DCP Abba Kyari is because of his antecedent and records he created, It’s also on Record that he was also the only Officer among all the security agencies in the country that arrested the Boko Haram terrorist responsible for the famous 2014 Chibok School Girls kidnapping in Borno.
“He arrested the first billionaire kidnapper in Nigeria, Evans. Successfully Rescued Magajin Garin Daura from Terrorist/kidnappers who kidnapped him in Daura town Katsina State and took him to Kano State and also Arrested all the Terrorist kidnappers that Demanded $30million Dollars Ransom in 2019. He arrested the kidnappers of the Ikorodu School children, Epe Children and Ogun Turkish school children, Kidnappers of Oniba of Iba in Lagos State and Many Other biggest Kidnapping and terrorist Commanders across the Country including Vampire, Halti, Yellow, Wadume, Ability, Onye Army, Dragon, Biggie, Urban Guarilla, Zakari Yau, Umar Abdulmalik, Abu Aisha, Abu kaka, and thousands of other deadly terrorists, kidnappers, bandits that were terrorising, killing and kidnapping innocent Nigerians on daily basis. ”
In conclusion, the statement pointed out, “Now is the time to dig deep, think and act. Kyari is the answer. He has always been the answer. With Kyari in the Frontline, these pervasive insecurity challenges would be a thing of the past. ”
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NDDC At 25: Cross River’s Cynthia Oloko, 19, Emerges Second Place Winner At Miss Niger Delta 2025

...Deputy Governor, APC Chairman, and Senators Celebrate Her with Generous Cash Gifts
Miss Cynthia Iyowogoga Oloko, a 19-year-old from Cross River State, has emerged as the first runner-up (second place) at the Miss Niger Delta 2025 beauty pageant. The event, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Cynthia, a final-year student of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where she studies Human Anatomy, competed alongside nine other contestants representing the nine states of the Niger Delta—Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers.
Crowned with the title “Pride of the Niger Delta”, Cynthia received a cash prize of ₦7.5 million for placing second in the pageant.
In recognition of her achievement and the pride she has brought to Cross River State, several political leaders and dignitaries extended their support. The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr Peter Odey, gifted her ₦3 million, the APC State Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Esq., JP, contributed ₦1 million, while the state’s two Senators jointly supported her with another ₦3 million—bringing her total cash reward to ₦14.5 million.
According to the organisers, all nine contestants underwent intensive training and were empowered with skills and starter kits to help them become self-reliant and impactful in their communities.
The Miss Niger Delta pageant is designed not just as a beauty contest, but as a platform to empower young women across the region. It aims to nurture leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development among participants. The initiative is rooted in the belief that empowering women is key to building stronger families, communities, and society at large.
Many past participants have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and community leaders. The programme, sponsored by the NDDC, is part of its commitment to identifying and nurturing young talents in the region.
This year’s overall winner received a brand-new car and ₦10 million, while the second runner-up (third place) received ₦5 million. The remaining six contestants each received ₦1 million as a consolation prize.
Miss Cynthia Oloko was born in 2005 to Engr. and Mrs Cosmas Oloko Ekawu. She attended Trailblazers Academy in Gwarinpa, Abuja. Her hobbies include swimming, running, networking, and travelling. She aspires to build a career in entrepreneurship and politics, with a strong passion for leadership and community development.
Congratulations Miss Cynthia
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Yala LG Boss Dissolves Revenue Agencies
The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Hon Dr Fred Okem has dissolved all revenue agencies operating in the Council with effect from 31st December 2024.

Hon Dr Fred Okem, Chairman Yala Local Government Area
This was contained in a release on Monday 6th January 2025 by the Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Unah.
The Chairman also cautioned that anyone who flouts the directive would be handed over to the security agencies for proper action in line with relevant laws.
The local government helmsman is expected to reposition the revenue agencies with the aim of boosting internally generated revenue in the council for adequate measures towards the development of Yala in line with the People First Agenda of the State government.
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NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike Named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms. Grace Ike, has been named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024. This prestigious recognition was conferred by the Editorial Board of Good Governance Today Nigeria at a grand ceremony held at the National Merit House, Abuja.

NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike
In addition to the honour, Ms. Ike was inducted into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame—a testament to her exemplary contributions to leadership and professional journalism in Nigeria.
The award acknowledges Ms. Ike’s uncommon leadership qualities and her unwavering commitment to advancing journalism as a tool for national development. Her selfless service to humanity, her state and the nation has made her a beacon of hope and inspiration for many.
Speaking at the event, the organiser and the managing editor of Governance Today , mr Sylvester Abudu Omose commended Ms. Ike’s visionary leadership and her remarkable strides in reshaping the landscape of journalism in Nigeria. Her relentless dedication to using journalism to advocate for transparency, justice, and public enlightenment was described as both inspiring and transformative.
“Ms. Grace Ike’s achievements transcend the ordinary. She has redefined what it means to serve humanity through journalism. Her work exemplifies the power of the media in fostering societal progress and governance,” the board stated.
In her acceptance speech, Ms. Ike represented by one of her media aides, mr Ademola Adepoju expressed her gratitude for the recognition and attributed her success to the collective efforts of her team at NUJ FCT Council and the support of stakeholders in the journalism community. She reiterated her commitment to promoting ethical journalism and upholding the values of truth, accountability, and service to humanity.
“This award is not just a recognition of my efforts but a call to do even more. Journalism is the lifeline of democracy, and we must continue to use it to uphold justice and transparency for the betterment of our society,” Ms. Ike remarked.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the media, government and civil society, who lauded Ms. Ike’s achievements and pledged continued support for initiatives that promote good governance and ethical journalism in Nigeria.
As Ms. Grace Ike steps into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame, her legacy as a leader, journalist, and advocate for humanity continues to inspire a new generation of professionals committed to making a difference in their communities and the nation at large.