13 h. ago Ebonyi: Outrage as murder suspect allegedly shielded by DSS officer walks free

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The people of Umuka community in Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are demanding justice over the murder of a young woman, allegedly last seen in the custody of a local youth. The suspect is alleged to be walking free following protection by his relative who works in the […] The post Ebonyi: Outrage as murder suspect allegedly shielded by DSS officer walks free appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Tiger Base: RULAAC tackles Imo govt, calls police unit torture chamber

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri A civil society group, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate closure of the Imo State Anti-Kidnapping Unit (Tiger Base) of the Imo Police Command. RULAAC also called for the investigation of the officers of the unit over alleged extra-judicial killings, torture, extortion and illegal […] The post Tiger Base: RULAAC tackles Imo govt, calls police unit torture chamber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago RULAAC demands closure of Imo Tiger Base over detainee’s death, alleges torture chamber

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), a civil society group, has called for the immediate closure of the Imo State Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as Tiger Base, under the Imo State Police Command. The group also demanded an investigation into the unit’s officers over allegations of extrajudicial killings, torture, […] The post RULAAC demands closure of Imo Tiger Base over detainee’s death, alleges torture chamber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager

Anambra State Police Command has arrested two security operatives for accidentally killing a 17 years old boy in Onitsha Main Market while trying to arrest a suspected criminal. In a statements on Friday by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that a 19 years old boy who is suspected to be a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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59 h. ago FCT: Police commence investigation into viral video of alleged harassment

Tribune Online FCT: Police commence investigation into viral video of alleged harassment "In light of the video’s circulation and in the interest of transparency, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, has summoned the officers involved FCT: Police commence investigation into viral video of alleged harassment Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss

Tribune Online Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss The scheduled trial of Ademola Akinyemi Louis, the Chief Executive Officer of Farmcenta Global Investment Limited, over an alleged N81 million fraud, was stalled on Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos due to the absence of key parties involved in the case. Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Canada Returnee Arrested For Assaulting Sanitation Officer In Lagos

A 52-year-old Canada returnee, Morufudeen Idowu, has been arrested in Lagos after allegedly assaulting an official of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) who tried to stop him from crossing the expressway. According to Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the suspect refused to comply with lawful instructions and physically […]

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3 d. ago June 12: Group Cautions Against Planned Protests Targeting Top Government Officials

The Nigeria Renaissance Group (NRG), a pro-democracy civil rights organisation, has raised alarm over an alleged plot to stage coordinated protests aimed at discrediting key officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group claimed that the planned demonstrations are not a reflection of genuine public discontent but are “deliberate […]

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4 d. ago Sokoto police arrest woman over alleged assault on domestic help

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Fauziya Rabo in connection with a disturbing case of physical assault on her domestic worker, Bashariyya Usman. The police public relations officer DSP Ahmad Rufai of the command said that they have received an official petition detailing the alleged abuse. […] The post Sokoto police arrest woman over alleged assault on domestic help appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police arrest blogger for allegedly blackmailing Lagos council chairman

Tribune Online Police arrest blogger for allegedly blackmailing Lagos council chairman Police officers attached to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos, on Wednesday arrested a blogger, Nurudeen Adegbenro, for allegedly blackmailing Agege Local Government Chairman, Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi. Police arrest blogger for allegedly blackmailing Lagos council chairman Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest A group has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest Tribune Online

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7 d. ago 2027: Review appointment of alleged APC members as INEC officials, SERAP urges Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: Review appointment of alleged APC members as INEC officials, SERAP urges Tinubu Appointing individuals perceived to be partisan as RECs sends the wrong signal to Nigerians and the international community. 2027: Review appointment of alleged APC members as INEC officials, SERAP urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NSCDC Accuses Police of Shielding Illegal Miners, Seeks Probe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has accused operatives of the Nigeria Police Force of frustrating its efforts to combat illegal mining in Nasarawa State, alleging that some officers were aiding suspects and obstructing investigations. Commander of the Mining Marshals, Mr. Attah John Onoja, leveled the allegation in a petition dated June 2, […]

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1 week ago Enugu native doctor: Otti hails Immigration officer for rejecting N10m bribe

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has commended the Abia-born immigration Officer, Ugochukwu Prince Orji, who rejected a N10m bribe and arrested a wanted Enugu native doctor who was fleeing the country after allegedly committing heinous crimes against humanity. Governor Otti said the NIS officer made the state proud. He made the […] The post Enugu native doctor: Otti hails Immigration officer for rejecting N10m bribe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alleged land fraud: FCTA official refutes claims of running from justice

Tribune Online Alleged land fraud: FCTA official refutes claims of running from justice Speaking through his lead counsel, Elaigwu Apeh, after appearing before Justice Suleiman Belgore on Wednesday, Eriki stated that all necessary legal applications had been duly made in accordance with the law. Alleged land fraud: FCTA official refutes claims of running from justice Tribune Online

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1 week ago Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC

Tribune Online Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed the arrest of a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for claiming to stop investigation of alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud.  The anti-graft commission, in a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter), explained that Chukwukamma had allegedly ... Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC Tribune Online

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1 week ago Delta CP orders probe into robbery allegations against officers

By Christopher Oji Commissioner of Police in charge of Delta State  Command   Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered investigation into the robbery allegations against officers of Ebrumede Division, Warri Area Command. There is a viral video on social  media that captures a man,DJ Young, who accused some policemen of robbing his woman friend of the sum […] The post Delta CP orders probe into robbery allegations against officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 753 duplexes: Emefiele asks Appeal Court to upturn final forfeiture order

Tribune Online 753 duplexes: Emefiele asks Appeal Court to upturn final forfeiture order The estate was initially linked to an unnamed former government official, who was alleged to have built the estate from proceeds of crime. 753 duplexes: Emefiele asks Appeal Court to upturn final forfeiture order Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 18 Soldiers, 15 Policemen Arrested For Selling Arms To Terrorists

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 serving soldiers, 15 Policemen for allegedly selling arms to non-state actors. The Staff Officer Grade two OPHK, Major Ademola Owolana, stated this while briefing Defence Correspondents on the activities of the Joint Tax Force North-East operation from 2024 to 2025 in Maiduguri. He said the successes […]

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2 w. ago Lawyers, CSOs Protest Alleged Abuse Of Office, Misuse Of Public Funds

A group of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) embarked on a civil protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) chief executive officer. The Concerned Lawyers and Civil Society in Defence of Public Trust group, which gathered at the NMDPRA headquarters, claimed […]

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