4 h. ago AFCON: Moroccan police probe illegal resale of match tickets

Moroccan police have opened a judicial investigation into the illegal sale of match tickets for the 2025 Africa Cup of read more AFCON: Moroccan police probe illegal resale of match tickets

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10 h. ago Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order

The military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in contravention of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of policemen from VIP protection duties. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest occurred on Dec. 17 at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort duty. […] The post Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 2025: Police Nab 563 Suspected Criminals, Rescue 74 Trafficking Victims

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced that 563 suspects were apprehended, with 74 victims of human trafficking rescued so far across the state in 2025. This was disclosed as the Command reviewed the security situation in the outgoing year and outlined its operational focus for 2026. Speaking during an end-of-year press conference with […]

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15 h. ago From school closures to contentious pardons: Nigeria’s biggest controversies of 2025

A look at Nigeria’s biggest controversies in 2025, from presidential pardons and school closures to economic contradictions and policy reversals. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-school-closures-to-contentious-pardons-nigerias-biggest-controversies-of-2025/

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27 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest 68 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Stolen Vehicles In Major Crackdown

The Lagos State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in crime prevention and control, arresting 68 suspected criminals and recovering firearms, stolen vehicles and other incriminating items across the state. Speaking with journalists on Monday evening, Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Oluhundare, disclosed the command’s achievements in crime fighting, stressing that the successes were the […]

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29 h. ago Police arrested 821 suspects, rescued 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command reports arresting 821 suspects for various crimes and rescuing 377 kidnap victims in 2025. Read the full report. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrested-821-suspects-rescued-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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31 h. ago Police Release Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala After Arrest By Pastor Chris Okafor

The  Nigeria Police Force has released Nollywood actress Doris Ogala in Lagos after rearresting her in Abuja shortly following her bail, SaharaReporters has learned. Ogala was brought to Lagos by a police team from the Zone 2 Command. The incident reportedly escalated when Ogala’s lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, attempted to document the police’s actions. Sources said […] The post Police Release Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala After Arrest By Pastor Chris Okafor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Police arrest 821 suspects, rescue 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command arrested 821 suspects for various crimes including kidnapping and robbery in 2025, while rescuing 377 kidnap victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-821-suspects-rescue-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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4 d. ago Review Order To Withdraw Policemen From VIPs, Akpabio Begs Tinubu

Akpabio expressed worry that federal lawmakers have been exposed to security risks following the withdrawal of their security operatives. The post Review Order To Withdraw Policemen From VIPs, Akpabio Begs Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Tinubu Insists State Police, LG Autonomy Must Work, Seeks Governors’ Support

The calls for state police have grown louder amid rising security challenges in Nigeria. The post Tinubu Insists State Police, LG Autonomy Must Work, Seeks Governors’ Support appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago AbilityX 2025 puts disability inclusion, jobs, policy gaps in focus

AbilityX 2025, a major conference on disability inclusion in Nigeria, has ended in Lagos with calls for better policies, more read more AbilityX 2025 puts disability inclusion, jobs, policy gaps in focus

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6 d. ago 2025 in review: How inflation shaped Africa’s biggest markets

Across many parts of Africa, headline inflation has moderated in 2025, following the highs of 2023–2024. Tighter monetary policies, stabilising read more 2025 in review: How inflation shaped Africa’s biggest markets

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7 d. ago Police Arrest Popular TikToker Peller For Alleged Suicide After Reckless Driving

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat aka ‘PELLER’, subsequent to the viral video that surfaced online on Sunday 14th December, 2025, in which he was seen driving recklessly, leading to a dangerous road crash and serious motor accident, while the incident was being live-streamed, thereby endangering his […] The post Police Arrest Popular TikToker Peller For Alleged Suicide After Reckless Driving appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gunrunners, drug suppliers to bandits nabbed as Police intensify offensive

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified crackdown on criminal networks, arrested suspected gunrunners and drug suppliers linked to banditry across read more Gunrunners, drug suppliers to bandits nabbed as Police intensify offensive

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7 d. ago Police Resumption Of Tinted Glass Permit Policy Undermines Rule Of Law – NBA

The police announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy would resume in January, citing a surge in vehicle-related crimes. The post Police Resumption Of Tinted Glass Permit Policy Undermines Rule Of Law – NBA appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago ‘It Undermines Rule Of Law’, NBA Asks Police To End Efforts To Resume Tinted Glass Permit Policy

The police announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy would resume in January, citing a surge in vehicle-related crimes. The post ‘It Undermines Rule Of Law’, NBA Asks Police To End Efforts To Resume Tinted Glass Permit Policy appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Yuletide: Police boost security for festive season in Ogun, restate fireworks ban

Ogun State Police Command boosts Yuletide security for the 2025 festive season, deploying officers and enforcing a strict ban on all fireworks and bangers. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-police-boost-security-for-festive-season-in-ogun-restate-fireworks-ban/

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Female Ammunition Courier, Kidnap Suspect, Others In Niger State

The Niger State Police Command reassured the public of its commitment to sustaining intelligence-led policing. The post Police Arrest Female Ammunition Courier, Kidnap Suspect, Others In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Delta: Police arrest 627 suspects, recover 144 firearms in 2025

At least 627 suspects have been arrested and 144 firearms recovered by the Delta state police command between January 2025 till date.

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9 d. ago 11 Jigawa boys rescued from traffickers reunite with families

NAPTIP rescued 11 boys, all Jigawa trafficking victims aged 7-15, in Kogi State. Learn about their safe reunification with their families in Ringim. Read More: https://punchng.com/11-jigawa-boys-rescued-from-traffickers-reunite-with-families/

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