Tag: IGP

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 -…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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