Nigerian Police Force
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
The Nigerian Police Force has deployed helicopters, barb wire and more officers to calm situation in Abuja as protesters break into fragments.
30 Jul
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…
1 May
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in public discourse, debates legitimately seeking changes to construct, constitutional orthodoxies, defective laws and outdated policies, are shut down by folks who seek to maintain the status quo, even when it is patently unfit-for-purpose.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
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
2 Feb
The distance from Lagos to Aba, in Abia State, is 464 kilometres, and normally completed in six to eight hours. While the road infrastructure has improved, to anticipate a better sail for motorists, the traffic has become more chaotic – with a new travel time of 12 to 16 hours!
22 Dec 2023
Across the country, a significant number of human rights abuses happen daily, and they range from extrajudicial killings to impunity by law enforcement agencies, torture by state/non-state actors, imprisonments without trials, and life-threatening prison conditions.
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The University of Ibadan (UI) is set to construct a new Senate Building at Heritage Park, one of its popular recreational spots. Management’s decision to cut down rows of trees at the famous park has continued
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The oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria, Thomas Oleghe, has died at the age of 104. According to a statement by Gabriel Dunia, the Bishop of Auchi, Oleghe passed away at around 2:30a.m. on Sunday and will be buried on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
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Former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli's began his Rennes tenure with a 1-0 loss at Lille on Sunday, while riot police were deployed to stop an attempted pitch invasion by Nantes fans. Kosovo international Edon Zhegrova struck right before half-time as Lille extended their unbeaten run to eight games to stay a point behind third-placed Marseille.…
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Hollywood got respite from a slack few months as two much-anticipated new films -- Universal's "Wicked: Part I" and "Gladiator II" from Paramount -- roared to the top of the North American box office this weekend. "Wicked," the latest take on 1939's beloved "Wizard of Oz," took in an estimated $114 million for the Friday-through-Sunday…
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The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the foremost socio-political body of the South-South region, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decision to release Rivers State’s statutory allocation. During a media interaction at Uyo Airport on Saturday, PANDEF’s newly appointed National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali, expressed satisfaction with the President’s move, describing it as…
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The European Union (EU) through its International organisation, Search for Common Ground, (SEARCH), has partnered with Bundu-Ama and Igbisikala-Ama communities in Port Harcourt City local government area as well as, security agencies to create a crime free environment . The organisation's representatives, the community members including youths, men and women as well as some security…
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Romelu Lukaku ensured Napoli maintained their one-point lead at the top of Serie A with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over his old club Roma. Belgium striker Lukaku poked home his fifth Napoli goal seven minutes after half-time in Naples, handing veteran Claudio Ranieri a defeat on his return to management with his…
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Abducted relatives of former Daily Trust Editor, Malam Ahmed Tahir Ajobe, have been released. It was gathered that their abductors had earlier reduced the ransom to N10m from the N50m earlier demanded. The three victims include a male and two females, including Mr Ajobe's immediate younger sister, Halimtu-Sadiya Tahir. This was disclosed to our…
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Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal in five games for Real Madrid as the champions beat Leganes 3-0 on Sunday in La Liga. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham also struck as Madrid moved second, four points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Los Blancos capitalised after Barcelona slipped to a draw at Celta…
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A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, says the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is likely to raise interest rates again. Uwaleke, the Director, Institute of Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, is also the President, Capital Market Academics of Nigeria. He said this in an interview with the…