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Nigerian Police Force

1 Jan
Amid the security concerns nationwide, officers of the Nigerian police are fast shifting attention from general to selective protection of high-profile individuals and Very Important Persons (VIPs) that can afford a fee
4 Sep
Investigative journalist David Hundeyin has denied the Nigerian Police Force's allegations that he is an accomplice in the trial of whistleblower Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOMNigeria, claiming that the police's accusations are politically motivated and aimed at discrediting his work and international refugee status. In an interview with News Central Television on Wednesday, Hundeyin…
30 Aug
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the untimely and tragic death of the state's Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara. In a message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno paid tribute to Ayilara, describing him as one of the finest operational officers in the Nigerian Police…
1 Aug 2024
The Nigerian Police Force has deployed helicopters, barb wire and more officers to calm situation in Abuja as protesters break into fragments.
The Police has arrested 97 and ordered a massive hunt down of Shiite members and their sponsors over the death of some cops in Abuja
30 Jul 2024
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has denied reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, imposed a strict curfew starting from 4pm for all protests. In a statement signed by Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP never gave such order. “Following the recent misinformation regarding the imposition of a curfew ahead of the…
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1 May 2024
Frequently in public discourse, debates legitimately seeking changes to construct, constitutional orthodoxies, defective laws and outdated policies, are shut down by folks who seek to maintain the status quo, even when it is patently unfit-for-purpose.
1 Apr 2024
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the National Assembly to investigate the alleged recruitment of a suspected notorious bandit, Muhammadu Sani Dalhatu, popularly known as Abacha

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Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says seven manufacturing sectoral groups showed improvements in confidence levels in the fourth quarter of 2024. He made the assertion on Monday in Lagos via the Manufacturers CEO Confidence Index (MCCI). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MCCI is a barometer used to…
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The Kano State government has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) plan to establish a 'shadow government,' calling it a desperate attempt to destabilise the state. Alhaji Usman Alhaji, the former Secretary to the Kano State Government and National Chairman of the APC Patriotic Volunteers, announced on Saturday the group's intention to form a shadow…
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A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has explained his decision to file a defamation lawsuit against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance, over allegations that he and two other lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe. In a statement on Monday, Agbese, who serves as the Deputy Spokesperson of the House, revealed that…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, flag off the new Olympic-standard 25,000-capacity Bayelsa stadium project at Igbogene, Yenagoa, as part of the activities marking the 5th anniversary of governor Douye Diri. The former president performed the groundbreaking ceremony on a day Gov. Diri restated his appeal for support of the the federal government as well…
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The Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS), an NGO, has trained community health workers in Kano on the Social Behavioural Communication Change (SBCC) strategy. The training, held on Monday in Kano, focused on raising awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) practices. Mr Muhammad Dan’Aro, the state Programme Officer of…
1 hour ago
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nwaorisa Gerald, has criticised the party’s leadership for failing to address growing tensions with former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. The reaction follows reports suggesting that El-Rufai is dissatisfied with both the party and the president, with speculations that failure to address the issue could deepen…
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The Senate Committee on Power has kickstarted discussions with a South Korean energy firm, BK Energy, to explore mini-grid solutions and alternative energy sources, including coconut-derived graphene for power generation. This comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s persistent national grid collapse and unstable power supply. During a meeting on Monday, the Committee Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya…
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The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the deployment of more decoy operatives to Osun State to maintain law and order following violence over a court ruling on the reinstatement of sacked local council chairmen. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed the new move by the police, noted that it was in response to the…
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The Federal Government has donated food and non-food relief items to Borno Government to support the resettlement of Nigerians who returned from Chad. Mrs Fatima Daura, the Director, Refugee Department at the National Commission for Migrants, Refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) made the presentation on Monday in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Ahead of the Saturday, February 22, 2025, local government elections in Osun State, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has officially unveiled voting materials. The unveiling took place on Monday during a press briefing held at the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo. The event was led by OSSIEC Chairman, Hassim Abioye, who assured the public…