Nigeria police
26 Feb
Following the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the police high command has affirmed the fundamental right of all citizens of the country to engage in peaceful protest in line with extant laws. The police reiterated its commitment to ensuring the rights and freedom of protesters are protected. According to police spokesman,…
23 Feb
Following the recent act of extortion by some officers of the Nigeria Police attached to the Special Tactical Squad in Abuja who extorted a member of the public of the sum of N30,300,000, police have arrested officers involved in the act. The act of extortion was brought to the notice of the police high command…
22 Feb
Following the coordinated raid operation by the tactical teams of the FCT Police Command, led by the Commissioner of Police himself at Gidan-Dambe, Dei-dei-Zuba, Abuja, 307 suspects have been arrested. Police sources revealed that when the suspects were screened, 170 were found wanting in criminal activities. Spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who informed…
7 Feb
The Nigeria Police has cautioned the public on the use of dating applications due to growing cases of sextortion, blackmail and cybercrimes. Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ademuyiwa Adejobi
6 Feb
A private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Limited, has arrested a vessel registered in Moldova but operated by an all-Nigerian crew, with 88,000 litres of stolen crude oil. According to Tantita's Executive Director, Technical & Operations, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, the ship and 12 crew were arrested at Seigana oil fields in Bayelsa state and were…
6 Feb
Nigeria Police has cautioned the public on the use of dating applications due to growing cases of sextortion, blackmail and cybercrimes. Force Public Relations Officer, (PRO), Ademuyiwa Adejobi, gave the caution at a briefing on a recent case of sextortion, cyberbulling, character defamation, and blackmail in Abuja. He said increasing cases of cybercrimes in Nigeria…
6 Feb
An investigation has found that at least N159.6 billion ($352 million) was paid into private accounts by various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in the last six years.
1 Feb
Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has rolled out measures to ensure a peaceful conduct of the 2024 run-off/bye-elections across 26 states on Saturday, 3 February 2024. Some of the measures disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday include the enforcement of movement…
29 Jan
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, cultist, and kidnapper in Ogun State. This was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in the early hours of Monday. "The Ogun State Police Command, on Saturday, 27th January 2024, at about 2:30 am, arrested One…
26 Jan
The Nigeria Police has revealed that a Yoruba Nation agitator, Olamilekan Odofin, has been arrested after over a year on the run. In a statement on his X handle, Lagos Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the 34-year-old was arrested by officers of Ayobo Division. According to Hundeyin, the suspect, on January 9, 2023, championed attacks…
25 Jan
Police operatives of the FCT Command attached to the Anti-kidnapping unit and the Rubochi Division Police Headquarters in the continued fight against kidnapping in FCT, rescued 14 kidnapped victims on Wednesday evening. The combined team, acting on credible intelligence stormed a Kidnapper's den located at Ukya village via Nasarawa state bordering FCT, on sighting the…
23 Jan
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the posting of 54 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to head the Intelligence Department of the Force at zonal and state commands level nationwide. Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement said IGP Egbetokun has tasked the officers to…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate swap of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Federal University Lokoja. In this reshuffling, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, will take over at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Engineer Kayode Ojo, who previously held…
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The Federal Government on Wednesday flagged-off a N12 billion road construction in Eti-Oni, Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun after 40 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the construction of the 56 Kilometer road, which was to be supervised by the Federal Ministry of Works, was greeted with jubilation by residents…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday reserved judgment in a suit filed by the governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, seeking the disqualification of the ruling party in Saturday's election over the eligibility of Olayide Adelami, the deputy governor of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The…
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As the world celebrates this year's edition of World Savings Day, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), a federal government financial agency, on Wednesday alleviated the fears of those who deposited their money at the liquidated Heritage Bank, stating that in due course, all depositors will receive their funds. The Benin Zonal Controller, Mrs. Patricia…
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the state of the North under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, blaming poor socio-economic policies for the region’s deteriorating conditions. The Forum warned that unless urgent steps are taken, the region may face even harsher realities. To address this, the ACF has declared support for Northern…
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Retirees of the Abia State Government have embarked on fasting and prayer for God’s intervention in their struggle with the government to pay their entitlement benefits. The retirees who are members of Abia Pensioners’ Forum, on Wednesday held the closing of their three-day programme in Umuahia with fervent intercession for the payment of their arrears…
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The West African Examination Counci (WAEC) has banned 13 schools in Kogi for various degrees of examination malpractices in the 2023/2024 examinations. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, made the disclosure during a meeting with some principals and supervisors who were indicted by WAEC for the examination malpractices. READ ALSO:Tinubu sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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With a total of N668.291 billion collected in October 2024 as value-added tax (VAT), as against the N583.675 billion collected in September, the revenue available for sharing to the three tiers of government in October rose to N1.411 trillion. This amount is higher than the N1.298 trillion that was shared in September by N113 billion.…