5 h. ago Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, has banned stakeholders from Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, Delta State from referring to each other ethnic group as customary tenants. The AIG gave the warning at a stakeholders security meeting over the ‘cool […] The post Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures)

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have barricaded the main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja to prevent protesters from accessing the venue. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the protest, organised by Take It Back Movement and several civil society groups, is part of nationwide demonstrations marking June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. […] The post Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Itsekiri to INEC: Respect existing political structure in Warri Federal Constituency

Tribune Online Itsekiri to INEC: Respect existing political structure in Warri Federal Constituency Eyengho stated that what was submitted or presented by INEC to the Urhobo, Ijaw, and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities was merely a proposal for the delineation of Warri Federal Constituency, and not a final decision. Itsekiri to INEC: Respect existing political structure in Warri Federal Constituency Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ‘We’re Ijaws, not Itsekiris’, Delta community clarifies misconceptions

Tribune Online ‘We’re Ijaws, not Itsekiris’, Delta community clarifies misconceptions The people of Kantu Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta have affirmed that they originated from the Ijaw bloodline and not Itsekiri. ‘We’re Ijaws, not Itsekiris’, Delta community clarifies misconceptions Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Okpebholo Declares Amnesty For Cultists, Arms Holders In Edo

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared a statewide amnesty for cultists and individuals in possession of illegal arms, urging them to surrender voluntarily in exchange for rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a peace meeting with community leaders from Obagie, Oke-Oroma, and Amagba in Benin City. The […] The post Okpebholo Declares Amnesty For Cultists, Arms Holders In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo: PDP holds stakeholders’ meeting, reaffirms confidence on reclaiming mandate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo has restated its resolve to reclaim what it describes as its stolen mandate in the 2024 governorship election. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin, the Oredo PDP Chairman, Henschel Usiobafo, lauded party members for their loyalty and unwavering support and described the large […] The post Edo: PDP holds stakeholders’ meeting, reaffirms confidence on reclaiming mandate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Explosion rocks Abuja Barracks kills one, injures one as Police begin investigation

A deadly explosion rocked Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory on Monday, killing one person and injuring another near the Mogadishu Barracks read more Explosion rocks Abuja Barracks kills one, injures one as Police begin investigation

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3 w. ago Police launch investigation as explosion near Abuja barracks causes panic

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed an explosion near the Mararaba-Nyanya Bypass on Monday afternoon that injured read more Police launch investigation as explosion near Abuja barracks causes panic

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3 w. ago NDLEA, police, others collaborate against drug cartels in Edo

By Christopher Oji The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command is adopting a holistic approach in tackling the drug problem in the state. This was revealed by the Edo State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju during a visit to the State’s Police Commissioner,Monday Agbonika, in Benin City. The meeting, which was aimed at fostering […] The post NDLEA, police, others collaborate against drug cartels in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Community Collaboration Key To Defeating Crime, Says Retired AIG Mustapha

Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 6, Calabar, Cross River State, AIG Mustapha Mohammed has attributed his success in combating crime to collaboration with community stakeholders. Mohammed, who recently retired from the Nigeria Police Force stated this during a farewell parade and briefing with journalists in Calabar on Thursday. The retired […]

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