19 h. ago IGP Appoints Abimbola Adebisi As New Lagos Police Spokesperson

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of […]

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53 h. ago Lagos Police Officer Arrested For Alleged N915,000 Rice Fraud

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a serving officer over an alleged fraud involving ₦915,000 linked to a failed rice supply deal. According to Daily Post, the officer, identified as an Inspector attached to the Command, reportedly collected the sum from a complainant in January 2024 with a promise to deliver 20 bags of […] The post Lagos Police Officer Arrested For Alleged N915,000 Rice Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police: How arrested ‘Obi of Lagos’ planned to dupe people with botched installation, palace unveiling

Tribune Online Police: How arrested ‘Obi of Lagos’ planned to dupe people with botched installation, palace unveiling The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday revealed that a self-acclaimed “Obi of Lagos,” Engr. Chibuike Azubike, attempted to use the botched installation and unveiling of a purported ₦1.5 billion palace to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Police: How arrested ‘Obi of Lagos’ planned to dupe people with botched installation, palace unveiling Tribune Online

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5 d. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest ‘Obi Of Lagos’, Stop Planned ₦1.5b Palace Unveiling

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, who allegedly paraded himself as the ‘Obi of Lagos’. He was picked up alongside three accomplices while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin local government area of the State. According to the Lagos State Police Command, intelligence […]

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5 d. ago Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’ over plans to unveil N1.5bn palace in Lagos

Tribune Online Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’ over plans to unveil N1.5bn palace in Lagos The principal suspect was identified as Engr. Chibuike Azubike, 65, an indigene of Obodoukwu Ancient Kingdom, Ideato North LGA of Imo State... Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’ over plans to unveil N1.5bn palace in Lagos Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Lagos: Court approves Police’s request to declare fleeing suspect wanted

Tribune Online Lagos: Court approves Police’s request to declare fleeing suspect wanted The motion asked the court to allow the police to formally declare Elobi wanted and place him on the PSFU's wanted list... Lagos: Court approves Police’s request to declare fleeing suspect wanted Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), the Police authorities confirmed on Thursday. Hundeyin’s appointment follows the redeployment of the former Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the Delta State Police Command. Adejobi was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) prior […] The post Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos: Don’t misinterpret my words – Bwala clarifies ‘No man’s land’ comment

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has clarified his comments on Lagos being a “no man’s land” amid reactions on social media. Daily Sun reported that Bwala, while appearing on Arise TV on Wednesday, said the uniqueness of Lagos in terms of infrastructure makes it a no man’s land. […] The post Lagos: Don’t misinterpret my words – Bwala clarifies ‘No man’s land’ comment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Infrastructure: How Lagos’ uniqueness makes it no man’s land – Bwala

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala has declared Lagos State as a “no man’s land” while defending purported concentration of Federal Government projects in the state. Bwala made the declaration on “Daybreak”, an Arise Television programme on Wednesday. The presidential aide argued that the Bola Tinubu administration was […] The post Infrastructure: How Lagos’ uniqueness makes it no man’s land – Bwala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Man Detained After Allegedly Drugging, Raping Woman In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command’s Gender Unit has apprehended a 60-year-old man, Ajayi Femi, on allegations of raping a 24-year-old lady. The command revealed this in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, investigations showed that the suspect allegedly laced the victim’s drink, causing her to […] The post Man Detained After Allegedly Drugging, Raping Woman In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rotary Club of Greenfield builds classroom, office block for Police Children’s School

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Rotary Club of Greenfield Estate has commenced construction of a block of classrooms at the Okota Police Children’s School in Lagos as part of efforts to promote education and community development.   Speaking during the foundation laying ceremony, President of the club, Bonny Ogirri, said the initiative was conceived as a […] The post Rotary Club of Greenfield builds classroom, office block for Police Children’s School appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police threaten to arrest masquerade performing outside festival venue

By Christopher Oji The  Lagos State Police Command has threatened to arrest any masquerades found performing outside celebration venue of any  occasion. Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,said that the restriction became necessary in view of the clashes and crime the state had witnessed in recent time with such performance. “The police […] The post Police threaten to arrest masquerade performing outside festival venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President

Tribune Online With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President President, Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), Osamede Uwubanmwen, has said the nation’s economy  can hit the $1Trillion mark in less than a year, if the government creates the right policies that will enable businesses thrive. Osamede, during an interview with journalists at the association’s CMO’s lectures, held in Lagos, recently, noted that while the nation’s […] With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police Restrict Egungun Festival Activities To Designated Venues In Lagos

The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command, has announced that all activities related to the Egungun Festival in Lagos will be restricted to designated outing points and approved celebration venues. In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, clarified that practitioners are prohibited […] The post Police Restrict Egungun Festival Activities To Designated Venues In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions

Tribune Online Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command, has announced the restrictions of all activities of the Egungun Festival in Lagos to... Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo

Tribune Online Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo ...commercial driver with bundles of fake N1,000 notes at the Guru Maharaj area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old painter, Chigozie Clement, for allegedly abducting his client’s seven-year-old son in the Ketu Alapere area of the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, and obtained by PUNCH Metro, the suspect allegedly lured the seven-year-old away from his residence […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, is safe, contrary to claims that he was kidnapped during a livestream on Wednesday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, initial investigations confirmed that the content creator was […] The post TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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