15 h. ago Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman     The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has condemned the arrest of the commission’s officials by the police during the local government election, insisting that they committed no offence. Speaking to the press on Saturday, Abioye described the election as peaceful and well-conducted, dismissing earlier concerns raised by […] Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Assaulted Lagos litigation officer tackles police for removing evidence

On February 3, 2023, Olasunkanmi Adejare, a Lagos-based litigation officer, found himself at the mercy of a ruthless gang. What started as an unassuming visit to his late father’s property turned into a nightmarish ordeal, one that would leave him battered, bloodied, and barely clinging to life. Months before this attack, precisely on August 7, Read More

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43 h. ago Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has taken action following a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly manhandling a civilian. The incident was said to have occurred along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20 as the footage quickly gained attention on social media. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, Read More

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49 h. ago I’m not looking for trouble anymore – Portable declares after N2m bail

By Seyi Babalola Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has promised to change his ways. The musician made the pledge on Thursday after being granted N2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta. The Ogun State police command charged the Zazu crooner with allegedly assaulting three officials from the […] The post I’m not looking for trouble anymore – Portable declares after N2m bail appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Kaduna retired Police officers set to protest at NASS over pension bills

Tribune Online Kaduna retired Police officers set to protest at NASS over pension bills The Kaduna State Chapter of Retired Police Officers has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest over the non-passage of two pension bills currently before the Senate next Tuesday in Abuja. The Chairman of the Retirees, Kaduna State Chapter, CSP Mannir Lawal Zaria (retd), stated this in a press statement issued to the media shortly […] Kaduna retired Police officers set to protest at NASS over pension bills Tribune Online

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64 h. ago PHOTOS: Egbetokun decorates newly promoted AIGs, CPs, urges commitment to security

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, decorated 19 newly promoted senior police officers at the Goodluck Jonathan International Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The event, filled with cheers from families, friends, and well-wishers, marked a significant milestone in the careers of the decorated officers. The ceremony saw the elevation of three Commissioners of Read More

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64 h. ago IGP Egbetokun decorates newly promoted senior Police officers

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun decorates newly promoted senior Police officers The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday in Abuja, decorated 19 senior police officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from families, friends, and well-wishers. IGP Egbetokun decorates newly promoted senior Police officers Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Reps demand arrest, prosecution of fake vehicle number plates’ users

The House of Representatives has called on officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to commence the arrest and prosecution of users of fake vehicle number plates, to tackle the spate of criminality in the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Read More

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69 h. ago Alleged assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns case

By Seyi Babalola Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable, who surrendered himself to the police at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday after being declared wanted by the Ogun State […] The post Alleged assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Publishers to further collaborate with NCC, other agencies to tackle piracy

Tribune Online Publishers to further collaborate with NCC, other agencies to tackle piracy The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GS Foundation, has implemented an Advanced Facilitators Training Program aimed at enhancing the instructional and leadership capabilities of police officers. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Force Public Relations […] Publishers to further collaborate with NCC, other agencies to tackle piracy Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns to March 5

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable, who had earlier surrendered himself to the police at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday after being declared wanted Read More

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3 d. ago Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers

Tribune Online Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has described as shocking and unfortunate the press release by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga announcing the escape of two of the arrested suspects involved in the murder of Hon. Justice Azuka of Onitsha North One Constituency in the Assembly. […] Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Officer, Complainant Arrested Over Death Of Newlywed In Police Custody

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, in police custody at Ikota Police Post, Ajah. In a statement released to PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the Investigating Police Officer and the complainant while […] The post Officer, Complainant Arrested Over Death Of Newlywed In Police Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police quiz officers over Anambra lawmaker’s suspected killers escape

Some personnel of the Anambra State Police Command are under investigation following the disappearance of two suspects held in connection with the killing of the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was found on the Second Read More

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3 d. ago Police arrest officer, complainant over newlywed’s death in custody

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged torture and death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, while in police custody at Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while providing an update on Read More

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Lagos police react to viral video of alleged kidnappers, begin investigation

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has responded to a viral video showing three suspected kidnappers, stating that an investigation is underway to determine the facts, locate the individuals involved, and take appropriate action. An X user, Oguntoye Opeyemi, who tweets as #Equityoyo, “JUST IN: Three kidnappers caught in Victory Estate Ago Read More

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3 d. ago JUST IN: Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID after being declared wanted

By Seyi Babalola Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has turned himself in to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba. Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this to Punch via text on Wednesday. “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted Ogun State Police […] The post JUST IN: Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID after being declared wanted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Portable remains a wanted man – Police react to ‘madman’ claims

The Ogun State Police Command has insisted that singer Portable remains wanted after he claimed that he is a madman undergoing treatment. Daily Sun reported that after he was declared wanted by the police for his alleged involvement in a fight with three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, […] The post Portable remains a wanted man – Police react to ‘madman’ claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago IGP disburses N2.99bn insurance benefits to families of slain officers

From Molly Kilete, Abuja In a continued effort to enhance the welfare of police personnel and their families, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented insurance benefit cheques to the next of kin of 706 fallen officers and unveiled the Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal (npfinsuranceclaimsmgt.ng). In his address at the occasion, […] The post IGP disburses N2.99bn insurance benefits to families of slain officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago I inherited 13 years backlog of unsettled insurance claims – IG

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has revealed that his administration inherited a 13 years backlog of unsettled insurance claims for families of deceased police officers. Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the unveiling of the Police Insurance Claims Management Portal and presentation of cheques to next-of-kin and beneficiaries of deceased police officers. Read More

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