7 h. ago Achimugu: 20 Lawyers, Activists Drag EFCC To Court For Declaring Businesswoman Wanted, Invasion Of Home

20 constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom, on behalf of a consortium of human rights/constitutional lawyers, have vowed to commence multiple legal actions in Court to quash the allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering against foremost businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had few days […]

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20 h. ago Security Operatives Apprehend Two Suspects For Allegedly Stealing Cable In Ogun

Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, has arrested two suspected persons for stealing aluminium cable wires at Onijanganjangan, Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. The security agency, also know as So-Safe Corps identified the suspects as Kamoru Mustapha and Mubarak Idris, saying that they were arrested on Saturday during a routine […] The post Security Operatives Apprehend Two Suspects For Allegedly Stealing Cable In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago “We Don’t Kill, Injure Security Agents” – Shiite Denies FCT Police Claims, Says 380 Members Arrested During Rally

Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shiite group, has denied a report by Federal Capital Territory Police Command, claiming that its members killed a security operative and injured two during a clash that occurred on Friday. IMN also said that some yet to be ascertained persons among the group were killed by security agents, […] The post “We Don’t Kill, Injure Security Agents” – Shiite Denies FCT Police Claims, Says 380 Members Arrested During Rally appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Shiite deny police claims, says six members killed, 380 arrested

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the Shiite group, has disputed claims by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command that its members killed a security operative and injured two during the clash that erupted on Friday as a result of their procession. The IMN also said the death of six of its members Read More

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33 h. ago Shiite denies police claims, says six members killed, 380 arrested

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the Shiite group, has disputed claims by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command that its members killed a security operative and injured two during the clash that erupted on Friday as a result of their procession. The IMN also said the death of six of its members Read More

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38 h. ago Scores Convicted For Violating Environmental Sanitation Laws In Akwa Ibom 

The Environmental Sanitation Court sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital has convicted some offenders for violating Saturday’s environmental sanitation laws of the State. The suspects were arrested by a combined team of regular Police personnel and those of Ibom Community Watch (ICW) for their failure to participate in the routine end-of-the-month environmental sanitation […]

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38 h. ago One Killed, Two Injured, 19 Arrested As Shiites, Security Operatives Clash In Abuja

At least one person has been killed and two injured following a clash between members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shi’ites, and security agents at Banex Plaza Abuja. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident happened when confrontation erupted between the group and security operatives on Saturday. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt […] The post One Killed, Two Injured, 19 Arrested As Shiites, Security Operatives Clash In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Police arrest 19 suspects after violent attack by Shi’ite in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 19 suspects in connection with a violent attack on security operatives read more Police arrest 19 suspects after violent attack by Shi’ite in Abuja

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42 h. ago Edo South constituents begin recall of Senator Imasuen, allege corruption

The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community, on Friday, said they have lost confidence in the Senator representing the Area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office and betrayal of public trust. The constituents said it has formally initiated the recall of the Labour Party Senator and Read More

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45 h. ago Eight soldiers, one civilian killed in Pakistan attacks – Police

At least eight soldiers and a civilian were killed in western Pakistan on Friday in separate attacks along the border with Afghanistan, where violence has erupted in recent months, police told AFP. Seven soldiers were killed in a security operation against “armed Taliban” in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a police source said on Saturday. “Fighters Read More

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54 h. ago Nineteen suspects arrested as Shiites, security operative clash in Abuja

Tribune Online Nineteen suspects arrested as Shiites, security operative clash in Abuja Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and security operatives clashed on Friday afternoon, resulting in a gun battle at the popular Banex Plaza, Abuja. One security operative was killed, and several others were left injured in the incident. Nineteen suspects arrested as Shiites, security operative clash in Abuja Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Sowore Condemns Killing Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demands Justice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the gruesome mob killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State, calling for the immediate prosecution of those responsible. The incident, which took place in Udune Efandion, Uromi, on Thursday, saw the travellers—mostly Hausa hunters—lynched after being falsely accused of being criminals. According to […]

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54 h. ago Police confirm officer killed in Abuja Shiites’ attack, 19 arrested

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the killing of a security operative in a violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with Read More

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56 h. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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57 h. ago Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption

Tribune Online Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community on Friday declared a loss of confidence in the senator representing the area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office, and betrayal of public trust. Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara

Tribune Online Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online gathered that many armed bandits were also killed, including the bandit kingpin Dan Isufu, during the encounter. Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online

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64 h. ago Abia PCRC mobilises resources to rebuild destroyed police station

The Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee, Abia State, Iheanyi Igboanulam, says resources are being mobilised to rebuild the Ariaria Police Station destroyed during the end SARS Protest. Igboanulam, who made this known Thursday during the monthly security meeting of the PCRC Abia State, held at the Police Officers Mess Umuahia, said they have also Read More

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4 d. ago A’Ibom community petitions police over alleged arrests, demands ptobe

Stakeholders of Ifa Ikot Akpan Etoi village in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, urging him to investigate the arrest and detention of residents by officers on trump-up allegations. In the petition, which was written through their lawyer, Ubong Peters Esq, a copy of Read More

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4 d. ago Odinkalu criticises Justice Agim, Wike’s presence at UNICAL convocation

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (Nigeria), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has condemned the presence of Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at the University of Calabar’s Golden Jubilee Special Convocation that was held on March 22, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Read More

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4 d. ago NGO trains Bayelsa private security operatives in human rights, community policing

A non-governmental organisation, Search for Common Ground Nigeria has organised a four-day capacity-building programme to sensitise private security operatives on issues surrounding human rights violations. The programme, which began on Tuesday in Yenagoa is tagged: ‘Capacity Building To Private Security Actors On Voluntary Principles,’ and is aimed at fostering inclusive community security approaches to addressing Read More

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