9 h. 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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34 h. 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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35 h. 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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35 h. 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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55 h. ago Senate queries WAEC, Education minister over new SSCE guidelines

The Nigerian Senate has queried the Minister of Education and WAEC over new SSCE guidelines for 2025/2026, citing concerns about potential mass failure. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-queries-waec-education-minister-over-new-ssce-guidelines/

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3 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Police Disown Viral Memo On Withdrawal Of Escorts From CJN, Wike, Aisha Buhari, Others

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disowned a viral document circulating on social media claiming the immediate withdrawal of police escorts attached to certain Very Important Persons (VIPs), describing it as fake and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force said the document, […]

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2 w. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: 11,566 Police escorts withdrawn from VIPs — IGP Egbetokun

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police personnel attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) as escorts nationwide.

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Order To Withdraw Police From VIPs Shouldn’t Be Selective – Rafsanjani

The civil rights activist lamented the misplaced priorities that see police personnel assigned to VIP protection while many areas remain vulnerable to attacks. The post Tinubu’s Order To Withdraw Police From VIPs Shouldn’t Be Selective – Rafsanjani appeared first on Channels Television.

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