20 h. ago Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers

Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, when heavily armed bandits launched an attack on a police checkpoint, killing three officers. The incident reportedly occurred at the Ofili Police Checkpoint along the Egbe–Okunran–Pategi Road, leaving residents in shock and raising fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Okunland. […] The post Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Enugu Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Locally Made Firearms, Incriminating Exhibits

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two male suspects and the recovery of four locally made firearms, including an imitation pistol, a live cartridge, and other incriminating items, during separate operations across the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noted that […] The post Enugu Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Locally Made Firearms, Incriminating Exhibits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Kebbi Police Arrest Suspected Cattle Rustler, Recover Two Cows, Vehicle

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cattle rustler in Suru Local Government Area, recovering two cows and a Toyota vehicle reportedly used in the crime. In a statement released on Tuesday, State Police Public Relations Officer Nafiu Abubakar said the arrest came after actionable intelligence guided a police patrol team to intercept […] The post Kebbi Police Arrest Suspected Cattle Rustler, Recover Two Cows, Vehicle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police

By John Ogunsemore The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of an Egyptian kidnapped on Monday, September 8, in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Oyo State. In a Tuesday statement, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Adewale Osifeso disclosed that the victim was rescued without ransom payment. “This operation was […] The post Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes

Tribune Online IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for launching a groundbreaking initiative to award full scholarships to the children of fallen heroes. IGP commends DEPOWA over scholarship awards to children of fallen heroes Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Police arrest monarch over attempted murder of sibling in Akwa Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area of the state for allegedly shooting his sister in the head, as she sustained various degrees of injuries and was rushed to hospital. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa […] The post Police arrest monarch over attempted murder of sibling in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, “In its sustained efforts to ensure zero tolerance […] The post Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago ‘Policy, Infrastructure, Business Models Critical To Shape Audience Behaviour’

The founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Afiatv, Emeka Mba, has said that beyond trends, policy, infrastructure, and business models play a fundamental role in shaping audience behaviour. Speaking on the topic, ‘The New Viewers: Trends in Taste and Psychology,’ while addressing participants of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-4) at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, […]

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63 h. ago Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially scrapped its long-standing policy that eliminated students from training after three unsuccessful attempts at the Council’s professional examinations. Under the new reform, affected students will now be allowed to retake only the specific section they failed until they achieve a passing score, provided they maintain […] The post Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO

Tribune Online Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, said the police have the right to breakdown doors or enter through the ceiling to Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect

The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered an illicit factory manufacturing counterfeit soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. During an operation by police officers from the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu, authorities discovered and dismantled a factory producing counterfeit beverages labeled as “Iyi Obeleagu Juice” and apprehended a suspect present […] The post Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges

• No child was sold, baby in our custody –Commissioner • AIG probes cops, couple, NSCDC officers, ministry officials   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The alleged exchange of a new born baby for N25 million or N700,000 at the police clinic of the Ebonyi State police command, Abakaliki the state capital has remained a subject […] The post Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ADC accuses Police of bias, harassment of opposition leaders

Tribune Online ADC accuses Police of bias, harassment of opposition leaders "Every hour spent harassing El-Rufai and shutting down ADC offices is an hour not spent confronting the terrorists ADC accuses Police of bias, harassment of opposition leaders Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a 26-year-old school gatekeeper, Josiah Ayomide, over the alleged defilement of a four-year-old pupil at his school in Ibadan. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed the arrest on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. He said the incident came to […] The post Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four-Year-Old Pupil appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state Police Command has arrested one suspected telecom mast thief identified as  Amisu Bala and impounded Izuzu truck used in conveying the stolen pieces of the mast in Uyo metropolis.  A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)  for Akwa Ibom DSP Timfon John and made available […] The post Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago N6.5 bn Scandal: Police Bar CSOs Protest In Kano, Barricade EFCC Office

Police in Kano have stopped the Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption from staging a protest calling for the prosecution of the Kano governor’s aide accused of corrupt acts involving N6.5 billion. Responding to calls from LEADERSHIP Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Kiyawa dismissed the claims that the police barred the CSOs […]

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6 d. ago Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), the Police authorities confirmed on Thursday. Hundeyin’s appointment follows the redeployment of the former Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the Delta State Police Command. Adejobi was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) prior […] The post Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Anambra Police Destroy IPOB/ESN Militia Camp In Aguata, Recover IEDs, SUV

The Anambra State Police Command has successfully dismantled and destroyed a militia camp allegedly operated by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post Anambra Police Destroy IPOB/ESN Militia Camp In Aguata, Recover IEDs, SUV appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended a suspected bandit and recovered 10 stolen cows in Bachaka, Ngaski Local Government Area, as part of its ongoing campaign against violent crimes in the state. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar. […] The post Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Rescue Man On Suicide Mission Over Hardship In Anambra

A 28-year-old man who was on a suicide mission has been rescued by a team of operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Awada Police Station in Idemili-North local government area of the state. The victim, who according to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, identified himself […]

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