77 m. 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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country.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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3 h. ago Insecurity: 11,566 Police escorts withdrawn from VIPs — IGP Egbetokun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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4 h. ago Trump’s comment forced Tinubu’s acknowledgement of insecurity — SDP’s Adebayo

“A single tweet from Trump was what made President Tinubu realise the enormity of the insecurity in the country...

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8 h. ago Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’

The US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday, two blocks from the White House, and police said a suspect had been taken into custody. The post Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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12 h. ago Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

The Trump administration has escalated its rift with South Africa by announcing that the country will not be invited to read more Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

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14 h. ago Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

…Experts say withdrawal good for public safety, but reform critical President Bola Tinubu’s order for the withdrawal of police officers read more Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

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15 h. ago Engineer alleges missing transaction records in N152m property dispute

An engineer details his ongoing N152m property dispute in Lagos, alleging missing transaction records after paying 80% for two flats. Learn about the case. Read More: https://punchng.com/engineer-alleges-missing-transaction-records-in-n152m-property-dispute/

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19 h. ago Trump excludes South Africa from 2026 G20, cites human rights abuses

Donald Trump announces South Africa will be excluded from the 2026 G20 summit, citing human rights abuses and diplomatic tensions over the presidency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-excludes-south-africa-from-2026-g20-cites-human-rights-abuses/

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19 h. ago Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’

"South Africa has demonstrated to the World they are not a country worthy of Membership anywhere," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The post Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody

Trump, who is in Florida, was quickly briefed on the "tragic" situation, a spokeswoman said. The post Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago Implement Police Withdrawal From VIPs With Caution, Retired AIG Tells FG

He warned that if not handled carefully, the withdrawal of police officers from VIPs could trigger regrettable fallouts. The post Implement Police Withdrawal From VIPs With Caution, Retired AIG Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Review Firearm Law To Allow Responsible Citizens Own Guns, Senate Tells Federal Government

The Senate has called on the federal government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing the escalating insecurity across Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. The call followed the adoption of a motion titled ‘Urgent Need To Address Escalating Insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States’, which highlighted recent […]

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23 h. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: Senate demands probe, sanctions over troops’ withdrawal

Senators spoke up angrily on Wednesday about the insecurity ravaging the country, calling for decisive actions by the authorities to confront terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.

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27 h. ago Senate hails Tinubu, security agencies for rescuing hostages

The Nigerian Senate commends President Tinubu for recent hostage rescues but warns of escalating Nigerian insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-hails-tinubu-security-agencies-for-rescuing-hostages/

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27 h. ago Bandits Threatening Us, Reps Member Asks Tinubu To Review Withdrawal Of Police From VIPs

Tinubu had on Sunday ordered the withdrawal of police officers at a security meeting in Abuja. The post Bandits Threatening Us, Reps Member Asks Tinubu To Review Withdrawal Of Police From VIPs appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Akwa Ibom, Abia Close Ranks To End Perennial Boundary Dispute

Akwa Ibom State Government and its Abia State counterpart are currently exploring diplomatic options aimed at dousing the prevailing tension at their common borders. The perennial hostilities, it was gathered, pit the Itu Mbonuso people in Ini local government area of Akwa Ibom State against the Atan Abam community neighbours of Arochukwu, in Abia state. […]

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32 h. ago Kidnapping spree escalates as FG negotiates hostages’ freedom

A recent kidnapping spree in Kwara & Kano sees more abductions despite the FG negotiating for hostages’ freedom. Security operations intensify amid public Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-spree-escalates-as-fg-negotiates-hostages-freedom/

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34 h. ago ICYMI: Trump pardons two turkeys from appearing on Thanksgiving dinner plates

Although Abraham Lincoln was said to have spared a turkey at his son’s request, the modern “pardon” tradition began in 1989, when President George H.W. Bush...

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35 h. ago Insecurity: Governor Sule Praises Tinubu’s Handling Of US Security Concerns

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his “calm and mature” response to US President Donald Trump’s remarks regarding insecurity in Nigeria. Recall that Trump recently designated Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) and criticised the Nigerian government, citing widespread reports of genocide against Christians. Speaking on Arise TV’s […]

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