31 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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34 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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34 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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34 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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35 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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35 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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36 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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37 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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40 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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9 d. ago Why some politicians still retain Police escorts despite Tinubu’s order — Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified why some politicians and VIPs are still seen with police escorts despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of officers attached to

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9 d. ago Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman

The police PRO also said President Bola Tinubu’s order is absolute and not based on "the highest bidder." The post Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Police order arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs in A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom Police orders the immediate arrest of any personnel found on unauthorised VIP escorts, vowing strict disciplinary action to enhance public safety Read More: https://punchng.com/police-order-arrest-of-officers-escorting-unauthorised-vips-in-aibom/

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9 d. ago Alleged defamation: DSS arraigns Sowore for inciting public against Tinubu

The secret police instructed him to take down the posts, an order the activist refused to obey, leading to the initiation of the legal proceedings against him and X. Incorporation and Meta (Facebook) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged violations of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024 and the Criminal Code Act. 

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1 week ago “Report VIPs Using Police Escorts” – Presidency Urges Nigerians

The Presidency has appealed to Nigerians to help monitor and report violations of President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police escorts from private individuals and VIPs. The call was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, during an interview on TVC on Sunday. He said public participation […] The post “Report VIPs Using Police Escorts” – Presidency Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police escort: Report VIPs who flout Tinubu’s order — Presidency urges Nigerians

Tribune Online reports that Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs nationwide and directed that they be reassigned to core policing duties.

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1 week ago What’s your opinion on President Tinubu’s withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs amid security challenges?

Following the backlashes stemming from the kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states, and the abduction of Christian worshippers in Kwara, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs). KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on this matter. Their views: Idowu Kayode President Tinubu’s […]

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2 w. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering an unprecedented surge in military and police recruitment as read more Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

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2 w. ago Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

…Experts say withdrawal good for public safety, but reform critical President Bola Tinubu’s order for the withdrawal of police officers read more Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

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2 w. ago Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security situation, citing the need to respond decisively to emerging threats across the country. In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu said the development followed a review of the nation’s security landscape, prompting him to “declare a nationwide security emergency and […] The post Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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