95 m. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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4 h. ago Chief Ayiri calls on Tinubu to order IGP to arrest Delta’s former deputy governor Otuaro

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ask the Inspector-General of Police and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to arrest the former deputy governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Esq. Chief Ayiri, who made the call […] The post Chief Ayiri calls on Tinubu to order IGP to arrest Delta’s former deputy governor Otuaro appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police performance will be judged by crime rate – AIG Olaiya

Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Victor Olaiya, has issued a stern reminder to officers of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command that their effectiveness will be measured by the level of crime in the nation’s capital. Speaking during an inspection visit to the FCT Command in Abuja on Wednesday, AIG Read More

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7 h. ago Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State governor, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for an investigation and possible read more Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

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8 h. ago Defamation: Yahaya Bello demands probe, prosecution of Natasha

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, to the IG on Wednesday, Read More

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9 h. ago Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the arrest of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory statements. Bello, who spoke through the petition signed by his lawyer, N. A. Abubakar, urged the police to summon Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her allegations against him with credible evidence. He […] The post Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Killings: IGP Visits Plateau, Says Police Will Bring Perpetrators To Justice

Following a series of tragic incidents that occurred in Bassa local government area of Plateau State on Monday, resulting in the death of scores of residents, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has visited the State, accompanied by senior officers including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Police Mobile […]

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33 h. ago IG visits Plateau, promises justice for victims of Bassa attacks

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has paid a condolence visit to Plateau State following the deadly attacks in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state that claimed the lives of dozens of residents. According to a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP was Read More

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4 d. ago Assassination claim: Natasha urges IG to dismiss Akpabio’s petition

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to dismiss the petition by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. She instead urged the IG to probe Akpabio over allegations of threats to her life. Akpabio had written to Egbetokun, Read More

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5 d. ago Falana warns Akpabio against using police in political dispute

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has cautioned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, against involving the police in the ongoing dispute between him and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Falana issued the warning following a petition by Akpabio to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in which he accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation. Read More

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5 d. ago IG vows renewed fight against insecurity as Tantita donates police station

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday assured a renewed war against insecurity in the country. This was disclosed in an event on Friday which saw the Federal Government’s contracted private pipeline surveillance outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, hand over a newly built Divisional Police Headquarters to the Nigeria Police. Residents Read More

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5 d. ago Alleged defamation: Sue Natasha, don’t involve police, Falana tells Akpabio

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has advised Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to sue suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamation. The lawyer said this in a statement on Friday following a petition Akpabio submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over comments made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at Read More

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5 d. ago Assassination claim: Natasha fires back as Akpabio petitions IG

The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted strongly to a formal petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. Akpabio had written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that the senator falsely accused him of plotting her assassination, a claim he described as Read More

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6 d. ago Akpabio Petitions IGP Over Assassination Claim By Suspended Kogi Senator Natasha

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, seeking an investigation into an alleged assassination plot made against him by the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. LEADERSHIP reports that Akpabio petitioned the police boss in a letter dated April 3, 2025. In the petition, Akpabio denied the accusation […]

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6 d. ago Sowore storms Force headquarters, asks Egbetokun to vacate office

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has reiterated his call on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to vacate his office on the ground that he has exceeded the constitutional retirement age of 60 years. Sowore, who made the call yesterday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja said it was unacceptable […] The post Sowore storms Force headquarters, asks Egbetokun to vacate office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 deploy tactical squads to Plateau amid escalating violence

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of police tactical units and additional security read more Police deploy tactical squads to Plateau amid escalating violence

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7 d. ago Owerri: Murder suspect alleged to be enjoying undue privileges in police custody

Police yet to forward case to DPP for arraignment By George Onyejiuwa, Owerri A detained police officer, Inspector Odidika Augustine, accused of murdering Imo State-based lawyer Chinedu George Nwaowu, is reportedly receiving undue privileges while in custody at a police facility in Owerri. Reliable sources told TheSun.ng that Augustine has unrestricted access to his mobile […] The post Owerri: Murder suspect alleged to be enjoying undue privileges in police custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Sowore Leads Protest To Police Headquarters, Demands Removal Of IGP Over Alleged Illegal Tenure Extension

Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday, led a protest to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters (FHQ) in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over what he described as an “illegal tenure extension” for the Number 1 policeman. The protesters, holding banners that featured an altered […]

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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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