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September 2, 2016

VP Osinbajo says the Nigerian police is one of the best in the world… and we agree

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo laid the foundation for the Crime and Incident Data Base Centre at the Force Headquarters in Abuja yesterday. In his speech at the event, the VP said: “The Nigerian Police is one of the best we have anywhere in the world and I say so because I have worked with law... Read More

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‘We have to work together’ – Wike tells police

Nyesom Wike, the Rivers state Governor, on Wednesday called on the state police command to remain neutral in the forthcoming legislative rerun election in the state. Wike, who stated this when he was paid a courtesy visit by the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Francis Odesanya, noted that the people of the state... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today Niger Delta Avengers deny negotiating with FG Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, deny claims that they are negotiating with the federal government. 2. David Marks election upheld by court of appeal The court of appeal has declared that Senator David Mark was the rightful... Read More

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Police, DSS collaborate to tackle insecurity

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Tuesday, sought the collaboration of the Department of State Services, when he paid a working visit to the Director-General in Abuja. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Police PRO, DCP Don Awunah on Wednesday. According to the statement, the police boss stated that the... Read More

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‘You took 24 police vehicles’ | ‘Do I want to open a car shop?’ -Between new IGP and predecessor

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday, said that his predecessor, Solomon Arase, took away 24 police vehicles during his retirement while the recently retired seven Deputy Inspectors-General of Police also went away with seven cars each. Speaking with journalist in Abuja, Idris said that he has written to his predecessor and the retired DIG... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

Jude Ndukwe: Buhari’s new NNPC board and the looming doom

By Jude Ndukwe The recent reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, by President Muhammadu Buhari is another gross abuse of the powers of the president and flagrant disregard for our laws, the same laws which Buhari swore to uphold at his inauguration. With the benefit of insight, this latest naked... Read More

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‘Forgery charge against Saraki, Ekweremadu, an abuse of judicial process’ – Judge

A federal high court sitting in Abuja has described the charges filed against Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and two others as an abuse of judicial process, Vanguard reports. The federal government, through the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, had filed a two-count charge of forgery against the presiding officers of... Read More

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‘Lion of the Police Force’, Joseph Mbu, 20 others retired

The Nigerian Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the retirement of 21 Assistant Inspector General of Police including Joseph Mbu and other top officers that were the seniors of the newly appointed Inspector General, Idris Ibrahim. According to a statement signed by the spokespersons of the PSC, the following officers would proceed on retirement; Bala... Read More

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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 DJ Obi breaks world record Popular Lagos Disc Jockey, DJ Obi, has smashed a world record on time spent DJing 2. IGP to visit Niger Delta According to media reports, the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) will visit the troubled region on Friday. 3. Mbaka... Read More

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Niger Delta: Buhari meets with security chiefs, new IGP to visit troubled region

In a bid to find a lasting solution to the insecurity within the country, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, met with Nigeria’s security chiefs to discuss the military operations in the North-East and in oil rich Niger Delta. According to The Punch, the security chiefs refused to give comments on... Read More

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Opinion: EFCC and the misnomer of ‘account freezing’

By Obi Nwakanma The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) strikes yet again: this time, the target is Mr. Ayo Fayose, the irrepressible governor of Ekiti State. Reports say the commission has “frozen” his accounts. The EFCC is very fond of “freezing” the bank accounts and records of those whom it is just investigating before... Read More

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Arase hands over to new Police boss, Ibrahim Idris (PHOTOS)

Former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, on Wednesday, handed over to his successor, Ibrahim K. Idris. The handing-over ceremony took place at the IGP’s Conference Hall in the Force Headquarters, Abuja. See photos from the ceremony.

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. New Police IG appointed President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotun Idris as the new Acting Inspector General of Police. 2. Wife of President Buhari not involved in bribery scandal Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has confirmed... Read More

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‘Integrity and respect for diversity’ | This is the new IGP’s agenda

The newly appointed acting inspector-general of police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has promised Nigerians that he will do everything possible to give his best to Nigeria. Speaking to state house correspondents at the end of the meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, Idris promised to focus on making sure that communities are safe and the police operates with... Read More

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PDP crisis lingers, ‘Peace Committee’ rejected

There’s yet to be an end in sight for the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as both the National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Ahmed Markafi, and sacked national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, are not ready to sheathe their swords. Even after the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, waded into the crisis... Read More

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DSS, IGP meet with Sheriff, Makarfi… PDP secretariat to remain locked

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase and the Director-General, Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, on Friday, waded into the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The security chiefs held a peace meeting with the former national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, and the Chairman of the national caretaker committee,... Read More

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Just In: Sheriff finally gains entry into PDP secretariat

After several hours of trying, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has finally gained access into the national secretariat of the party. Sheriff and his supporters had earlier today stormed the party’s secretariat, demanding to be let in and Sheriff installed as the party chairman based on a court... Read More

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Herdsman reveals how Enugu community was attacked (READ)

Mohammadu Zurai, a suspect in the April 25 attack on Nimbo community in Enugu state, has given details on how the violent attack was carried. According to the Punch, Zurai, who was arrested alongside four other suspects, Ciroma Musa, Sale Adamu, Suleiman Laute, and Haruna Laute, by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team,... Read More

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Court declares PDP caretaker committee illegal | Orders IGP to arrest acting chairman

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has instructed the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to arrest anybody who claims to be the acting chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) until the court decides a case brought before it. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Buba, in his ruling on the suit, with number... Read More

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PDP crisis: Police ‘uncover plan’ to attack Party HQ today

The Nigerian Police Force, on Sunday, explained why the force deployed some of its officials to the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja. According to a statement signed by ACP Olabisi Kolawole, Force Public Relations Officers, Police Headquarters, Abuja, the force had gotten credible intelligence that aggrieved members of the PDP were... Read More

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‘We will not allow Fulani herdsmen degenerate into Boko Haram’ – IGP Arase

The Inspector General of the Nigeria Police, Solomon Arase has said the Force will not allow the menace of Fulani herdsmen degenerate into a new Boko Haram. Arase told journalists on Saturday, in Abuja that the police would continue to monitor the Fulani herdsmen and ‘amputate them whenever they come up.’ The Police boss attributed... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

Court restrains Senate from arresting former EFCC boss Lamorde

A federal High court sitting in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Nigerian Senate and the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, from arresting the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde. It would be recalled that the Senate had last month initiated procedures to arrest Lamorde for failing to... Read More

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February 4, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Police to switch from firearms to stun-guns | ‘Stop harassing Kashamu’ | Hillary was never friends with Trump | More stories

Shi’ites held a peaceful protest in Kaduna. Leadership 169 non-existent companies on N1 trillion rail contracts unearthed by Reps. Vanguard I didn’t link Obasanjo to mistakes of the past – Saraki. Leadership Former US Attorney-General hired by MTN to help fight $3.9bn fine. This Day Senate, Service chiefs meet over insecurity. Nation Amnesty International tells... Read More

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December 4, 2015

‘We want to go, nobody will stop us’ | IPOB says APC behind Onitsha killings

The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), claims that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) orchestrated the violence that led to the death of its members at the Niger Bridge Head Onitsha on Wednesday, December 2. IPOB maintains that the ruling party had been making several attempts to provoke violence in their protests to justify Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention. Spokesperson... Read More

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December 2, 2015

IGP orders Police to ‘maximally’ deal with pro-Biafra protesters

The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has warned members of Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from threatening the peace of the public, or be punished for their acts. Olabisi Kolawole, police spokesperson, issued a statement to this effect on Wednesday, warning against “the increasing... Read More

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November 13, 2015

Tired of being sued, SARS adopts a common sense approach

According to the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has plans to adopt less lethal weapons for its operations. During the launch of Nigeria Police Force, Complaint Response Unit (CRU) and at the Police Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, November 13, IGP Arase revealed that Tasers alternatively known as stun... Read More

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September 13, 2015

See Gov. Oshiomhole and IGP Arase dancing with their wives

Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole organised a reception in honour of Solomon Arase, the Inspector General of Police on Saturday. The two men were pictured taking the dance floor with their beautiful wives during the event. While Oshiomhole and Iara appeared to be serious with the dance, the IGP and his wife seemed to be enjoying... Read More

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IG of Police, Arase ordered to appear in court over Senate forgery scandal

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, to appear before it on Tuesday to answer questions on the ongoing investigation into the alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Order 2015. The judge, Gabriel Kolawole, in his ruling made available on Saturday, asked Arase to appear and give reasons why... Read More

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PDP blames APC for Ekweremadu’s summon by IG of Police

Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu has been summoned by the inspector general, Solomon Arase over alleged forgery of the Senate Rules. It was reported that Ekweremadu is expected to appear before a team of investigators at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. But reacting to the news, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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IGP Arase deploys new Police Commissioners in Lagos, Rivers and Ogun states

The inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase is really committed to making the Police Force better. Arase wants to inject fresh ideas in the security architecture in Lagos, Rivers and Ogun States, as well as some other Force Headquarters Formations on Thursday deployed new commissioners to Lagos, Rivers, Ogun state and Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement by... Read More

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