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Dismantle all road blocks nationwide | IGP orders
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the dismantling of all roadblocks nationwide with immediate effect. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Affected areas: The…
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IGP meets Osinbajo over IPOB crisis
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met with the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over the ongoing crisis in Abia State. Idris spoke with State House Correspondents after the meeting which lasted…
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Police to recruit 31,000 personnel annually – IGP
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said the force will recruit 31,000 personnel annually. This, he said would solve the problem of shortage of officers in the force.…
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IGP orders arrest of Catholic priest killers
Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the Imo state Commissioner of police, Chris Ezike, to arrest the killers of Rev Fr Cyriacus Onunkwo of the Orlu Catholic diocese. Onunkwo…
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Corruption allegations against IGP must be investigated – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Federal Government must investigate allegations of corruption against the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Senator representing Bauchi central, Isah Misau had accused…
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Police declare senator a deserter, after accusing IGP of corruption
The Police has said senator representing Bauchi Central, Isah Misau deserted the Nigeria Police Force. Police public relations officer, Jimoh Moshood said this in a statement on Sunday while responding…
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Court adjourns kidnapper Evans’ suit against police
The N300m fundamental human rights enforcement suit by suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans against the Inspector-General of Police has been adjourned. The case was adjourned till July 27,…
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Nigeria not mature for state police – IGP Idris
Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said Nigeria is not mature enough for state police. Idris said this while speaking at a meeting with governors on Thursday in Abuja. Idris…
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Just In: Billionaire kidnapper, Evans sues IGP over illegal detention
Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans has sued the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and three others over alleged illegal detention. The suspect's lawyers filed the suit at the…
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IGP orders police protection in schools over kidnappings
The Nigeria Police Force has asked its state commissioners to deploy policemen to schools to avoid abduction of more pupils. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh…
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Reps summon service chiefs, IGP over kidnappings
The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Inspector-General of Police and Service Chiefs over rising kidnapping incidents in the country. The service chiefs summoned included the Chief of Defence…
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DSS, IGP plotting to extradite me, Kashamu tells court
Senator representing Ogun, Buruji Kashamu has alleged that the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of DSS plan to extradite him to the United States for alleged drug offences. Kashamu…
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Ekweremadu confirms police raid on his house in new statement
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday confirmed the police raided his Abuja Guest House. Ekweremadu in a statement through his media aide, Uche Anichukwu, said officers from the…
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Court orders IGP to pay N4m for violation of rights
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has been ordered on Monday by an FCT High Court to pay N1m each to four men for violation of their fundamental right. The men…
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‘Police raids Kwankwaso’s brother’s Kano residence’
by Dolapo Adelana Operatives of the Inspector General of police special squad Wednesday raided the house of Lawan Musa Kwankwaso in Kano, younger brother of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Vanguard reports. According…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of April
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Arrest illegal tax collectors on roads, highways | IGP orders
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the arrest of illegal tax and revenue collectors impeding vehicular movement on roads and highways. The arrest also include labour and trade…
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IG never ordered anyone to kill Gov. Wike – Police
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike’s claim that Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris ordered the Rivers State Police to have him killed. The…
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IG has ordered Rivers Police Commissioner to kill me – Wike
by Dolapo Adelana Governor of Rivers, Chief Nyesom Wike has said the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has mandated the Commissioner of Police in the state, Zaki Ahmed to kill…
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Police parade ex-DSS operative, 10 other suspected kidnappers
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police Force has paraded suspects allegedly responsible for kidnappings and other violent crimes in Abuja and other states in the country. The Force Public Relations…
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“I see Sowore in befitting prison uniform” | Dino Melaye says in petition to the IGP
by Dolapo Adelana Senator Dino Melaye has said publisher of online newspaper, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore will go to jail. The senator made the assertion on Friday via his social media…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Ile-Ife crisis: Why we arrested only Yoruba suspects – IGP The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on…
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IGP deploys 350 personnel to Abuja-Kaduna road
by Azeez Adeniyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Friday announced the deployment of 350 armed personnel to provide security along Kaduna- Abuja Highway. Muazu Zubairu, Commissioner of Police…
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Ensure prosecution of crime suspects, IGP tells officers
by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has urged the Force to go beyond parading suspects before the media to actual prosecution. Idris, who stated this while addressing…
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Southern Kaduna killings: IG disagrees with CAN over casualties
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said 808 persons were not killed in the Southern Kaduna crisis, contrary to claims by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The…
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Ondo polls: IG orders probe into non-payment of police personnel
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has constituted a panel to investigate the non-payment of allowances to police personnel who partook in the Ondo governorship election. Some of the policemen…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today. APC adopts Akeredolu as its candidate The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Rotimi Akeredolu as its candidate for the forthcoming…
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Edo Tracker: Keep your eyes on INEC officials – IGP tells police
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Friday told Police officers to keep their eyes on INEC officials. Idris also urged his officers to be wary of officials of the…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Ibrahim Idris is the new Joseph Mbu
By Joachim MacEbong For 879 days, the Bring Back Our Girls movement has pushed and pushed and pushed for the release of the Chibok Girls. In the early days, the…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. There are no poisoned rice in Nigeria The National Biosafety Management Agency has dismissed claims that poisonous rice had found its…
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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
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