IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO  AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 30th April 2026, undertook an official visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, ahead of the passing-out ceremony of retrained Police Constables in Uyo. The engagement with the State Government focused on strengthening institutional collaboration in support of ongoing policing reforms anchored on professionalism, accountability, and intelligence-led operations.  The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, service-driven institution that prioritizes public trust and operational efficiency. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, welcomed the Inspector-General of Police and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its ongoing reforms aimed at improving profe...

CHILE HOLDS POLARIZING PRESIDENTIAL RUNOFF AS FAR-RIGHT CANDIDATE LEADS. (PHOTO).



 Chile holds polarizing presidential runoff as far-right candidate leads

 Chilean voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for a highly polarized presidential runoff, facing a stark choice between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-wing contender Jeannette Jara. Kast, running for president for the third time, leads in the polls, while Jara, a Communist Party member and former labor minister, presents a markedly different vision for the country. With compulsory voting in place, many citizens will cast ballots for candidates they do not fully embrace.

Kast held a closing rally in Temuco on Thursday evening, addressing thousands of supporters, many waving Chilean flags. His speech emphasized public security and migration policies, drawing loud cheers for his proposals to deport migrants and increase incarceration for criminals. Supporters like 18-year-old first-time voter Benjamín Sandoval said they were motivated by concerns over rising crime, a sentiment amplified by media coverage and surveys showing Chile among the countries with the highest fear of walking alone at night despite low overall crime rates.

Kast, 59, has built his campaign on these fears. He is the son of Michael Kast, a former German soldier and Nazi Party member who moved to Chile in 1950, and comes from a politically prominent family. He openly defends the Pinochet dictatorship and began political activism as a student campaigning for Pinochet in the 1988 plebiscite. This year, however, Kast has focused his platform on security, migration, and fiscal reforms, avoiding previously controversial stances on abortion and same-sex marriage. He has promised to cut corporate taxes and reduce the public budget by $6 billion, largely through dismissals of public employees hired under left-wing administrations.

Jara, 51, offers a contrasting approach. She previously served in Michelle Bachelet’s government and as labor minister under President Gabriel Boric, leading initiatives on pension reform, minimum wage increases, and shorter workweeks. A lifelong member of the Communist Party, Jara’s campaign centers on affordability and social support, including a universal core income of around $800 per month, lower electricity bills, and state contributions to help young adults buy homes. Supporters like Roxana Muñoz, a 58-year-old cashier, praised Jara’s focus on women’s rights and social policies.

If Kast prevails, Chile would elect its most right-wing leader since the end of Pinochet’s dictatorship in 1990. His potential victory reflects a broader regional trend, with conservative or right-leaning leaders gaining ground in Bolivia, Argentina, and Ecuador in recent elections.

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