8 h. ago ICYMI: If you want Police protection, get my clearance — Tinubu tells VIPs

Tinubu said he stood by his position on the withdrawal of police escorts from VIP duties, adding that security details would only be...

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14 h. ago Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo

The lawmaker representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency said “every single Nigerian is a VIP,” therefore, citizens who want security escorts or guards for their homes, travel, or events should be able to obtain them. The post Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande

Tinubu’s directive, announced amid escalating insecurity, has sparked debates as critics accuse authorities of either failing to implement it or doing so selectively. The post Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago Wednesday News Recap: Tinubu’s Police Withdrawal Order, Stella Oduah, Naira Fall, Petrol +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Wednesday News Recap: Tinubu’s Police Withdrawal Order, Stella Oduah, Naira Fall, Petrol +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister for Interior to work with the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to replace the affected police personnel with NSCDC officers. The post Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Escorts From Ministers

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers attached to ministers and other top government officials, saying the security personnel were needed for core policing duties across the country. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said he would […]

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33 h. ago Ningi protests withdrawal of his police orderly during plenary

Senator Abdul Ningi protests the police orderly withdrawal, calling it selective enforcement and demanding fair application of the new security directive. Read More: https://punchng.com/ningi-protests-withdrawal-of-his-police-orderly-during-plenary/

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33 h. ago Anger in Senate over withdrawal of police orderlies from senators

lawmakers demand exemption, reject being made scapegoats Implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police orderlies from read more Anger in Senate over withdrawal of police orderlies from senators

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34 h. ago Tinubu restates police withdrawal from VIPs, directs Shettima to lead ranch initiative

President Tinubu reaffirms the order for police withdrawal from VIPs to boost security and combat kidnapping, tasking VP Shettima with a ranching initiativ Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-restates-police-withdrawal-from-vips-directs-shettima-to-lead-ranch-initiative/

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34 h. ago Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal

The move followed complaints that lawmakers were being singled out while other influential individuals continued to enjoy full security cover. The post Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Senate queries why Police escorts remain with VIPs despite Tinubu’s order

“I saw two convoys of ministers and they were carrying lots of security personnel. Mr President, I have also seen business concerns, Chinese and other business concerns, yesterday

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35 h. ago Ningi Faults Federal Government On Police Orderly Withdrawal Order

A mild drama unfolded on the Senate floor on Wednesday when Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, raised a point of order to protest the withdrawal of his only police orderly. Ningi insisted that the directive issued by the Presidency and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) restricting police attachments must be implemented “across the […]

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36 h. ago CJ Laments Withdrawal Of Police Orderlies From Judges In Taraba

The Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, has lamented that the withdrawal of police orderlies attached to judges in the state exposed them to security risks. Justice Agya, who raised the concern when the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, paid him a courtesy visit in Jalingo, appealed […]

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39 h. ago Judges at security risk over withdrawal of police orderlies, says Taraba CJ

Justice Joel Agya, Chief Judge of Taraba on Tuesday said that the abrupt withdrawal of police orderlies attached to judges read more Judges at security risk over withdrawal of police orderlies, says Taraba CJ

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3 d. ago Police team enforcing withdrawal of VIP escorts arrives in Anambra

Anambra Police Command confirms the arrival of a special team to enforce the nationwide withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escort and guard duties. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-team-enforcing-withdrawal-of-vip-escorts-arrives-in-anambra/

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4 d. ago Why past attempts to withdraw policemen from VIPs failed – Ex

A former IGP explains why past VIP police withdrawal efforts failed and expresses optimism about President Tinubu’s new directive to free up police manpowe Read More: https://punchng.com/why-past-attempts-to-withdraw-policemen-from-vips-failed-ex-igp/

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7 d. ago Senate orders nationwide enforcement as lead poisoning hits Lagos community

Nigerian Senate orders nationwide enforcement after a severe lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, Lagos, linked to battery recycling factories. A major health e Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-nationwide-enforcement-as-lead-poisoning-hits-lagos-community/

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7 d. ago “Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait for Orders” — Defence Minister Musa Directs Troops

Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “shoot on sight” and immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter, stressing that they must not wait for further directives. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said this firm order is crucial for frontline protection and restoring public trust in […] The post “Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait for Orders” — Defence Minister Musa Directs Troops appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Senate Declares Lead Poisoning In Ogun Community As National Emergency, Orders Crackdown

The Senate, on Thursday, sounded a grave warning over what it described as a “widespread and scientifically verified lead-poisoning disaster” ravaging Ogijo, a densely populated community straddling Ikorodu in Lagos State and the Ogun East Senatorial District. Lawmakers said the crisis—traced to years of operations by used lead-acid battery recycling factories—has escalated into a full-blown […]

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8 d. ago CBN’s new cash policy sets higher withdrawal limits, eliminates deposit charges

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reversed its earlier cash withdrawal limit and raised the threshold from N100,000 to N500,000, read more CBN’s new cash policy sets higher withdrawal limits, eliminates deposit charges

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