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Preventing EFCC from arresting Ekpeyong, Oke is obstruction of justice – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the rivalry between the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services…
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Ekpeyong, Oke must be brought to justice – Magu
Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said will continue going after former director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), and Ayo Oke, former…
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Jonathan sacked me for arresting ‘his person’ – Ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri
Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Farida Waziri has said she is thankful former President Goodluck Jonathan kicked her out of office. According to a statement on…
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The Thread: “Bobrisky isn’t under arrest; Idris is” | TwitterNG reacts to Bobrisky’s arrest
According to Twitter newscasters, Nigeria's favourite Snapchat sensation, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, who goes by Bobrisky, has been arrested. It is still unclear at this time whether his arrest has…
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Police arrest 200 cows for invading farmland
The police in Adamawa have arrested 200 cows for invading a farmland at Yolde-Pate in Yola South Local Government Area. Adamawa police spokesman, Othman Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Saturday.…
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Arrest wanted ex-pension boss now | Sagay tells EFCC
The President of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) has urged the Federal Government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) to take seriously the issue…
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Order Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, extradition from the UK | Kinsman tells court
Ugochukwu Kenneth, a native of Afara Village, in Abia State has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja for an order directing the British High Commission and the Comptroller-General of…
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Magu should be arrested and presented before November 7 | Reps order
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. The warrant was issued…
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Arrest of our commissioners is a show of lawlessness – Ekiti govt
The Ekiti State government has described as unconstitutional, the arrest of two of its Commissioners by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Background: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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You are living up to your status as APC’s attack dog | Fayose tells EFCC
The Ekiti State government has said the arrest of Commissioner for Finance, Chief Toyin Ojo, and the Accountant General, Mrs Yemisi Owolabi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is an…
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Police release journalist arrested for reporting diversion of relief items
Benue State Police Command has released a reporter of the News Agency of Nigeria Mr Emmanuel Antswen, arrested over a story on the protest at the Internally Displaced Persons camp at…
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Benue police arrest reporter over IDPs protest story
The Benue Police Command has arrested a NAN reporter, Emmanuel Atswen over a report on the protest by IDPs at the International Market camp in Makurdi. What happened: IDPs in the…
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Police arrests 34 Peace Corps officials in Lagos
The Lagos state police command has announced the arrest of 34 officials of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, a para-military organisation. Background: Security operatives stormed the headquarters of the organisation…
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Will the Army request the re-arrest of Nnamdi Kanu?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Nigerian Army declared IPOB a terrorist organisation last week and was criticized by virtually everybody. The move to proscribe a group as terrorist is usually…
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Police arrest Alsatian dog for alleged robbery in Lagos
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Police Command have arrested Bullet, an Alsatian dog for alleged robbery in the Ladipo, Oshodi area of the state. The state Commissioner…
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Police arrest five suspects over shooting of Lagos priest
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the shooting of Rev. Father, Daniel Nwankwo, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Onilekekere, Cement on Friday. Spokesperson of the command,…
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We don’t have power to arrest people for hate speeches – Military
The Defence Headquarters has denied reports that the military is monitoring and hate speech promoters in order to arrest them. Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. John Enenche said this…
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[The Activism Blog] Falana carpets military’s plans to arrest hate speech offenders
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Human right lawyer, Femi Falana has declared as unlawful the plan by the military to arrest hate speech offenders in the country. According to Falana,…
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Northern elders condemn Ohaneze for opposing Kanu’s arrest
The Northern Elders Forum on Sunday condemned Ohanaeze Ndigbo, for speaking against the Federal Government's move to re-arrest leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief…
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Charlottesville: White supremacist, Christopher Cantwell surrenders to police
by Adedotun Michael Christopher Cantwell, one of those who participated in the White supremacists rally which took place in Charlottesville, Virginia has surrendered to the police. Cantwell gained prominence when…
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Boko Haram kills 6 in Borno village over members’ arrest
Boko Haram insurgents have killed six men in Kijimatari village in northeast Borno on Tuesday, AFP reports. It reported that 9 terrorists stormed the village at 2am, broke into the…
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Two suspects arrested as mob kills soldier in Nasarawa
The Nassarawa State Police said it has arrested two persons over the death of a soldier, Ayuba Ali in a mob attack. Ali was killed at the Akwanga area of…
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Igbo quit notice: Why Arewa youth have not been arrested – Dambazau
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has said Arewa youth who issued quit notice to Igbos have not been arrested because they claimed to have been misquoted. Some northern youth had…
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[The Injustice Blog] The DSS has held a pastor in custody over ‘social media comment’ for months
The Department of State Services (DSS) is in the news again. Two days ago the family of one Chisom Anaele a native of Ikeduru local government area of Imo state…
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N30trn leakage: CEOs appear before senate after arrest order
Chief Executive Officers of 30 companies accused of complicity in the frauds amounting to N30tn in the export and import value chain have appeared before the Senate probe panel. Chairman…
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Police arrest suspects involved in Anambra church attack
The Anambra State Police command said it has arrested suspects involved in the attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu area of the state. The police had said 11 people…
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Gays round-up: What wrong did the police do?
by Alexander O. Onukwue About 42 persons were arrested on the 29th of July in Lagos for alleged acts of homosexuality. 28 adults and 12 minors, according to reports have…
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Arrest any lawmaker refusing to honour invitation | Sagay tells EFCC
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest any lawmaker that refused to honour its invitation. While…
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Army arrests 4 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
The Army said it has arrested four fleeing Boko Haram terrorists at Kurnari village and Nayinawa in Yobe. According to a statement issued by Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman on Tuesday, the…
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Just In: Police arrest Boko Haram commander in FCT
The Police said it has arrested a fleeing Boko Haram deputy commander, Seth Yakubu, at Gwako Village in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory. FCT Commissioner of Police, Musa Kimo said…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy