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August 26, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of August

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May 28, 2017

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MASSOB faults IG’s directive on May 30 protest

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has faulted the alert by Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on the sit-at-home protest by Biafrans to mark the Biafra Day on May 30. The group had ordered Igbos to stay at home and has restricted movement to celebrate the day. Idris however... Read More

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September 26, 2016

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YNaija Editorial: Only failed systems allow police officers play God

The recent report by Amnesty International that exposes inhumane behaviour and gross human rights abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an elite unit of the Nigerian Police Force set up to combat the country’s alarming crime rate is only the latest by the international human rights watchdog to report on abuses in the country’s... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina | NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana | Jim Carrey sued over ex-girlfriend’s Cathriona White’s death

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina – YNaija NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana – YNaija Edo Tracker: INEC withdraws card readers for reconfiguration ahead of election – YNaija ‘How human traffickers use donkeys, motorcycles to transport... Read More

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September 2, 2016

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Council of State to meet over INEC commissioners and more

The Council of State is scheduled to meet in Abuja next week Thursday to discuss key appointments proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari, Daily Trust reports. The Council during the meeting is expected to consider names of nominees to fill vacant positions of National and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The... Read More

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February 16, 2016

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari’s men frustrating anti-corruption war’ | ‘Hillary Clinton barked like a dog’ | More stories

NSGF says Shehu Sani is ignorant over foreign loan. Leadership Yahaya Bello sacks all Perm Secretaries. Vanguard Check corruption, dwindling economy- PDP chieftain advises Buhari. Punch Buhari pledges to resettle IDPs. Leadership PDP chieftain, Babatope says probing Jonathan will be futile. Punch Suswam’s N3.1 billion fraud trial continues Tuesday. Leadership Ijaw group says Buhari’s men... Read More

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January 27, 2016

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Nigeria’s youngest Police boss, Sunday Adewusi dies

Former Inspector-General of Police, Sunday Adewusi has passed away, at the National Hospital, Abuja. Adweusi was announced to have died at the age of 80, at about 9pm on Tuesday night after a brief illness. News of his death was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Bisi Kolawole on Wednesday. Here are a few... Read More

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January 13, 2016

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Police officers to go for ‘psychiatric and psychological tests’ – IG

Henceforth, Nigerian police officers would be compelled to go for yearly psychiatric and psychological tests, says the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase. The IG also said fresh police recruits would be made to undergo the psychiatric test before being accepted into the force. Speaking on Tuesday at the validation meeting on the Nigeria Police Force Health Policy... Read More

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June 26, 2015

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All ye shoppers on Instagram, beware of scammers

Scammers and 419ers have moved from the typical way of scamming people to using social media to do their jobs. In the past it has always been either they walk up to you, cook up a story and dupe you. It evolved to hacking into prominent peoples email accounts to solicit for funds. They have... Read More

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June 23, 2015

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IG deploys patrol vehicles to secure highways in replacement of road blocks

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s order on Monday that all checkpoints by the military should be withdrawn nationwide, the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, said he has deployed additional 138 police patrol vehicles to fill the vacuum that has been created. Arase, who stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a workshop on improving police response to... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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IG Arase launches website to stop police corruption

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase clearly wants to stop police corruption. IG of @policeng, Solomon Arase launches http://t.co/1fTBi72uL9 to receive corruption complaints against police officers. — Egghead Odewale (@eggheader) June 10, 2015 If only it was that easy…

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March 11, 2015

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Just so you know, Tambuwal’s security aides are back

by Ranti Joseph The Inspector General, Suleiman Abba, has returned the security aides attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal. Shortly after the defection of Tambuwal to the APC in 2014, Abba had ordered the immediate withdrawal of the police personnel attached to the Speaker. But now, for some reason, they are back!... Read More

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February 19, 2015

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IGP warns policemen not to think about going on strike

by Ranti Joseph Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, on Thursday, threatened to deal with policemen that embark on strike action. He also warned officers of the dire consequences of breaching extant rules and regulations. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja, he warned the men against their planned strike,... Read More

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August 8, 2013

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Bribery: We often set our officers up – Police IG speaks on policeman’s dismissal

by Akan Ido Mohammed Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police has stated that he would not run a corrupt police system. The IGP was reacting to criticisms from several quarters considering the dismissal of a police officer who was caught receiving a bribe in Lagos as too harsh. Abubakar said this today at the State... Read More

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January 2, 2013

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Battle ready: “We will tackle violent crimes in 2013” – Inspector-general of Police

by Emmanuel Okubenji The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Tuesday promised that the Nigeria Police Force would work tirelessly in 2013 to tackle violent crimes. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Abubakar charged officers and men to re-dedicate themselves to the service of their fatherland. He asked them to exhibit the highest... Read More

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December 5, 2012

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We are number 35! and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

There is something rotten in the state of Nigeria, but the debate now is whether there is actually a genuine fight against this disease, or whether we are waiting for God to fight it for us… Okay, so it is official. We are the 35th most corrupt country in the world. At least that’s what... Read More

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August 24, 2012

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We will stamp out corruption in the police force – Police IG

by Akan Ido The inspector general of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has restated his resolve to stamp out corruption in the police force. He said this yesterday during a stakeholders meeting in Minna, Niger State while speaking with newsmen on the progress he has made as the police helmsman. Abubakar promised to reduce the incidence of... Read More

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May 6, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: N6.43 trillion saved from removal of police checkpoints

by Lekan Olanrewaju Just in case you thought Police “checkpoints” had any hope of making a return in the future, the Inspector General of Police has stated that it is never going to happen. Speaking at an interactive session with traditional rulers, leaders of thought, businessmen and town union executives in Awka, Anambra State on... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of August

MASSOB faults IG’s directive on May 30 protest

YNaija Editorial: Only failed systems allow police officers play God

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina | NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana | Jim Carrey sued over ex-girlfriend’s Cathriona White’s death

Council of State to meet over INEC commissioners and more

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari’s men frustrating anti-corruption war’ | ‘Hillary Clinton barked like a dog’ | More stories

Nigeria’s youngest Police boss, Sunday Adewusi dies

Police officers to go for ‘psychiatric and psychological tests’ – IG

All ye shoppers on Instagram, beware of scammers

IG deploys patrol vehicles to secure highways in replacement of road blocks

IG Arase launches website to stop police corruption

Just so you know, Tambuwal’s security aides are back

IGP warns policemen not to think about going on strike

Bribery: We often set our officers up – Police IG speaks on policeman’s dismissal

Battle ready: “We will tackle violent crimes in 2013” – Inspector-general of Police

We are number 35! and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

We will stamp out corruption in the police force – Police IG

#InCaseYouMissedIt: N6.43 trillion saved from removal of police checkpoints

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