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Rivers State Commissioner of Police Hosts Crime Correspondents, Bloggers, Pledges Continued Collaboration
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, hosted members of the Rivers State Crime Correspondents and Bloggers to a luncheon on Thursday, January 30, at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA, Port Harcourt. The event aimed to strengthen the partnership between the media and the police in promoting security and transparency.…
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Why Nigeria’s IGP Tenure Should Be Extended for a Stronger Police Force
There is no doubt that the tenure of the Inspector General of Police IGP has become a contentious issue due to conflicting interpretations of relevant laws, political interests, and its implications for police leadership stability. The Nigeria Police Act 2020 clearly stipulates that the tenure of the IGP is four years, regardless of age or…
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FCT Police Arrest 31 Suspects in ₦1 Billion Infrastructure Theft Crackdown
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 31 suspects involved in the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure worth over ₦1 billion. The arrests follow a joint security operation, “Operation Sweep,” launched to combat the rising menace of vandalism across the FCT. Announcing the development at a press briefing, the FCT Commissioner of…
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PSC Orders Immediate Retirement of Senior Police Officers Exceeding Service Limits
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have served beyond the mandatory 35 years in service or have exceeded 60 years of age. The decision was reached at the Commission’s first extraordinary meeting of the 6th Management Board, held on Friday, January 31, 2025. The meeting was…
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Ministry of Police Affairs to Oversee Implementation of Police Reform Roadmap – Gaidam
The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Nigeria’s police reform roadmap. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ engagement on police reforms in Abuja, Gaidam emphasized the need for strategic coordination of donor support to prevent duplication of efforts and ensure optimal resource…
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Death Penalty Abolition: Nigerians Have Final Say – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the decision to abolish the practice of death penalty ultimately lies with the Nigerians citizens. Kalu’s submission came amid a growing global push to abolish the death penalty. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Death Penalty…
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IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure Legal, Says Attorney General
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has affirmed that the continued stay of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in office is lawful and in line with the provisions of the amended Police Act. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the AGF clarified that…
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NNPC Ltd, Partners Launch Five Mini-LNG Plants in Ajaokuta to Boost Domestic Gas Utilization
In a major step towards enhancing Nigeria’s domestic gas utilization and achieving energy security, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners have commenced the construction of five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Thursday, marks a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s Gas…
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Matawalle Warns Amaechi Against Inciting Violence, Says Security Agencies on High Alert
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has strongly condemned the recent comments made by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing them as reckless and dangerous. Amaechi, while speaking at a recent conference in Abuja, allegedly stated that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to retain power. Dr. Matawalle criticized…
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Masked Gunmen In NSCDC Uniforms Raid Lagos Hotel, Steal Generator and Valuables
No fewer than fifteen masked armed men dressed in the official uniform of Nigeria Civil Defense Corps and thugs who claimed to be policemen, last weekend, invaded a popular hotel in Ago Palace Way, Lagos and subjected both their customers and visitors to hours of grueling torture after which they forcefully removed a giant generator…
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Nigeria Police Reaffirm Commitment to Tech-Driven Crime Fighting as 1,519 Stolen Vehicles Are Recovered
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its dedication to integrating electronic and information communication technology (ICT) into its crime-fighting strategies to enhance policing across the country. This commitment was reaffirmed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, as the Force announced significant progress in curbing vehicle-related crimes through the…
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Senate President Calls for Increased Police Recruitment as PSC Leadership Visits National Assembly
Senate President Chief Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the urgent need for increased police recruitment to address Nigeria’s security challenges. He made this call while receiving the leadership of the Police Service Commission (PSC), led by its Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, at the National Assembly. During the meeting, DIG Argungu…
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Abbas Supports President Tinubu’s Order For Biometric Census.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the 19-year delay in conducting a national population census in Nigeria, emphasizing its importance in establishing the country’s numerical strength. He expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s order for a biometric census, noting that a national headcount is long overdue. Abbas also…
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Police Launch Investigation into Alleged Abuse of Teenager by Popular Lagos Hotelier
A 16-year-old secondary school student in Lagos is reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis after alleging that he was abused by a hotel owner in the Bucknor, Isheri Oshun area of Lagos State. The incident was disclosed shortly before the New Year when the boy confided in his mother, claiming he and a group of…
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Court Sets February 27 for Arraignment of Obanikoro’s Son, Others Over Alleged N1.3bn Fraud
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled February 27 for the arraignment of Gbolahan Obanikoro, the son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four other individuals over alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses, and involvement in a N1,356,057,330.43 billion fraud. Others to be arraigned alongside Obanikoro are: Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral…