13 h. ago Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order

The military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in contravention of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of policemen from VIP protection duties. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest occurred on Dec. 17 at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort duty. […] The post Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Natasha knocks Akpabio over plea for review of Police escorts withdrawal

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted to Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s appeal to President Bola Tinubu to

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62 h. ago Natasha Throws Jibe At Akpabio Over Police Escorts Reversal Plead

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent plea to President Bola Tinubu to review the withdrawal of police escorts attached to lawmakers, saying her faith and the support of her constituents were her true protection. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the statement in a Facebook post on Sunday, in what […]

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4 d. ago I faced obstacles on my path to presidency, Tinubu tells APC NEC

President Tinubu shares the numerous obstacles on his path to the presidency, citing divine intervention and perseverance for his victory at an APC NEC mee Read More: https://punchng.com/i-faced-obstacles-on-my-path-to-presidency-tinubu-tells-apc-nec/

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5 d. ago IGP orders withdrawal of Police officers attached to presidential escort

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the immediate withdrawal of the Police personnel attached

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8 d. ago West Africa’s unity not optional, President Bio tells ECOWAS leaders

“Our unity is not optional. It is the foundation of our peace, security and prosperity, and the only credible response to

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1 week ago ICYMI: If you want Police protection, get my clearance — Tinubu tells VIPs

Tinubu said he stood by his position on the withdrawal of police escorts from VIP duties, adding that security details would only be...

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Escorts From Ministers

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers attached to ministers and other top government officials, saying the security personnel were needed for core policing duties across the country. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said he would […]

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1 week ago Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal

The move followed complaints that lawmakers were being singled out while other influential individuals continued to enjoy full security cover. The post Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Senate queries why Police escorts remain with VIPs despite Tinubu’s order

“I saw two convoys of ministers and they were carrying lots of security personnel. Mr President, I have also seen business concerns, Chinese and other business concerns, yesterday

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2 w. ago Police team enforcing withdrawal of VIP escorts arrives in Anambra

Anambra Police Command confirms the arrival of a special team to enforce the nationwide withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escort and guard duties. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-team-enforcing-withdrawal-of-vip-escorts-arrives-in-anambra/

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2 w. ago “We’re Not Talking Yet About Zoning Presidential Ticket, Make Up Your Mind About Joining Us Now” – ADC Tells Peter Obi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to make up his mind on whether he intends to join the party or not. The party maintained that the former Governor of Anambra won’t be pressured into membership despite his influence within its coalition. Obi had on Wednesday […] The post “We’re Not Talking Yet About Zoning Presidential Ticket, Make Up Your Mind About Joining Us Now” – ADC Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027 Campaign Vehicles: You’re Behaving More Like A Candidate Than A President, ADC Tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has tackled President Bola Tinubu for allegedly kick-starting his 2027 re-election bid while the country remains under a state of emergency, calling it a cynically insensitive action that makes nonsense of the emergency declaration itself. The national publicity secretary of ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the President’s distribution of branded […]

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2 w. ago Dele Momodu Faults Police Escort Ban, Says It’s Part Of Plot To Suffocate Opposition

Former presidential candidate and publisher of Ovation magazine, Bashorun Dele Momodu, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s ban on police escorts for Very Important Persons (VIPs) was a targeted political move aimed at weakening the opposition, despite wide public support for the policy. Speaking on ARISE News Channel’s ‘Prime Time’ show on Wednesday night, Momodu […]

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3 w. ago Why some politicians still retain Police escorts despite Tinubu’s order — Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified why some politicians and VIPs are still seen with police escorts despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of officers attached to

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3 w. ago Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman

The police PRO also said President Bola Tinubu’s order is absolute and not based on "the highest bidder." The post Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Police order arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs in A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom Police orders the immediate arrest of any personnel found on unauthorised VIP escorts, vowing strict disciplinary action to enhance public safety Read More: https://punchng.com/police-order-arrest-of-officers-escorting-unauthorised-vips-in-aibom/

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3 w. ago “Report VIPs Using Police Escorts” – Presidency Urges Nigerians

The Presidency has appealed to Nigerians to help monitor and report violations of President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police escorts from private individuals and VIPs. The call was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, during an interview on TVC on Sunday. He said public participation […] The post “Report VIPs Using Police Escorts” – Presidency Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police escort: Report VIPs who flout Tinubu’s order — Presidency urges Nigerians

Tribune Online reports that Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs nationwide and directed that they be reassigned to core policing duties.

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3 w. ago ‘Report VIPs With Police Escorts’, Presidency Tells Nigerians

The Presidency has called on Nigerians to play an active role in monitoring and reporting violations of President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal of police escorts attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs). Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated this during an interview on TVC on Sunday, where he stressed the […]

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