21 h. ago Police Summon MOPOL Officers Seen Collecting Cash From Chinese In Viral Video To Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his men seen in a viral video collecting money from Chinese nationals to the Force headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows some Chinese nationals handing out about N5,000 notes to each Nigerian policeman in a […]

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32 h. ago ‘So embarrassing,’ Nigerians slam police over viral video of officers collecting cash from Chinese

A viral video showing some Chinese handing out naira notes to Nigerian policemen in a lined-up formation has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians expressing disappointment and calling for reforms within the Nigeria Police Force. The footage, which circulated widely on Tuesday, captured the moment the officers, fully armed and in uniform, received Read More

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2 d. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 17, 2025 for judgment in the N1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Israel Akanji,6 against the Nigeria Police and several others. In the fundamental rights enforcement suit marked FHC/ABJ/152/2025, Akanji is seeking […] The post Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kizz Daniel Drops New Single ‘Police’ With Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille

Afrobeats superstar , Kizz Daniel, has kicked off the rollout for his next album with the release of his latest single, “Police,” featuring six-time Grammy-winning icon Angelique Kidjo and Nigerian singer-songwriter , Johnny Drille. This collaboration signals the beginning of a bold new chapter for Kizz Daniel, setting the tone for what promises to be […]

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7 d. ago Police mourn officer who died watching Champions League in C’River

Cross River State command of the Nigerian Police Force mourned the death of Inspector Stephen Enang on Tuesday evening while watching the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a football viewing centre in Calabar. Police Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo confirmed Enang’s death during a telephone conversation with The PUNCH correspondent, Read More

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7 d. ago Police inspector dies while watching Arsenal match in Calabar

An officer of the Nigerian Police Force, Inspector Stephen Enang, tragically died on Tuesday night while watching the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a football viewing centre in Calabar. Enang, a devoted Arsenal supporter, was attached to the Akim Police Division along IBB Way in Calabar until his passing. He Read More

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8 d. ago Nigerian Police Partner INTERPOL To Strengthen Data Sharing For Regional Security

In a move aimed at significantly enhancing internal security and law enforcement capabilities through international partnership and collaboration, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who doubles as the Chairman of the West African Chiefs of Police Committee (WAPCCO), on Tuesday, played host to a delegation from INTERPOL led by Mr Cyril Gout, the […]

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1 week ago Army, police launch joint investigation into explosion in Mushin

BY PHILIP NWOSU   The Nigerian Army’s 81 Division, and the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, have commenced a full-scale investigation into the cause of a deadly explosion that rocked the Idi-Araba area of Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos, on Friday.   The explosion, which occurred at a metal scrap yard in the densely […] The post Army, police launch joint investigation into explosion in Mushin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago American man married to Nigerian woman laments difficulty of getting Nigeria’s passport

By Seyi Babalola An American man known as Oyinbo has sparked outrage after criticizing the difficult process of acquiring a Nigerian passport despite being lawfully married to a Nigerian lady. In a viral video spreading on social media, the obviously upset man was shown with his Nigerian wife criticizing the country’s immigration policies, particularly as […] The post American man married to Nigerian woman laments difficulty of getting Nigeria’s passport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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1 week ago Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The federal government has set plans to begin full repairs on the Namnai bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State next week. This follows months of hardship caused by the bridge’s collapse. Alhaji Uba Maigari, Minister of State for Regional Development, shared this on Thursday during a visit to […] The post Taraba’s Namnai bridge repairs to begin next week – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force

Tribune Online Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force. Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Germany, Nextier strengthen ties on security, development cooperation

Germany and Nigerian public policy think tank, Nextier, have explored the evolving landscape of German-Nigerian cooperation, focusing on economic growth, security, climate resilience, and investment opportunities. The discussion was featured in the latest episode of Nextier’s Crossing Perspectives podcast, where Nextier’s Managing Partner, Dr. Ndu Nwokolo, engaged with the Deputy Head of Mission at the Read More

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2 w. ago Camper’s Death: Police Demand Prior Notification For Hiking, Camping Activities In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has announced that prior notification is now mandatory for any hiking or camping activities in the Territory. The directive was communicated in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Tuesday. “The FCT Police Command advises […]

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2 w. ago Police nab syndicate trafficking Nigerian girls to Mauritania

Operatives at the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have detained a syndicate for allegedly trafficking girls from Nigeria to Mauritania for prostitution and sexual exploitation. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, CSP Umma Ayuba, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. She said the syndicate was apprehended on March 22 at the command Read More

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2 w. ago Delta Police Command, Activist Trade Words Over Death Of Artiste

Young Nigerian Rights Organisation (YNRO) and the Delta State Police command have been trading words over the death of 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo. While the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered a thorough investigation into the death, vowing to punish any police officer found culpable, the director-general, YNRO, Victor Ojei, said Obukowho was […]

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2 w. ago TikTok removes 2.4m Nigerian videos amid global content crackdown

TikTok removed 2.4 million videos from Nigerian users in the fourth quarter of 2024 for violating its content policies, the read more TikTok removes 2.4m Nigerian videos amid global content crackdown

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2 w. ago Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies

Tribune Online Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies NIGERIAN banks are increasingly relying on costly short-term commercial papers (CPs) to address liquidity challenges as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces stringent cash reserve policies, driving up deposit costs, Bloomberg reports. Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, the Providus Bank Limited N100.00 billion Commercial Paper Programme registration of the NOVA Merchant […] Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, has reportedly died in police custody after being illegally arrested at the Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13) in Ukpo, Anambra State. Uju, who had filed a complaint about a multi-million naira land fraud involving Mrs. Nkiruka Duru, was allegedly tortured to death. Her tragic death occurred just hours […] The post Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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