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Sanwo-Olu meets IGP for prosecution of killer cops

On Thursday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State met with Nigeria's Inspector General of Police Usman Baba at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, in Abuja, to discuss the recent…

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FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu; Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG recruits Lawyers to defend EkweremaduLagos state releases policy document on AbortionsNiger State declares public holiday to collect PVCDisciplinary cases against 130 Senior Police Officers to be reviewed by FDCSenate…

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“United Arab Emirates has lifted Visa restriction on Nigerians” -FG, Appeal Court nullifies recruitment of 10,000 constables | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. He…

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Cubana Chief Priest is latest Instagram celebrity to be arrested on allegations of fraud

With recent developments, it would seem like there is a stigma surrounding wealthy young men in Nigeria. This stigma is enabled by a 'culture of fraud' in the country and…

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Just In: Nigeria gets substantive Inspector General of Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has been confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council, as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP). Mohammed who has served in…

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Just In: Acting IGP reverts FSARS to SARS, orders immediate decentralisation of unit

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu has ordered the immediate decentralisation of the operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) initially centralised by his predecessor IGP Ibrahim Idris.…

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Ag. IGP names Frank Mba as new Spokesman for Nigeria Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Adamu Mohammed  has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Frank Mba as the new Spokesman for the Nigeria Police. As contained in a statement by…

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The Late 5: Miyetti Allah says Plateau killings ‘retaliatory’, Presidency says attacks are politically motivated and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN)  has described Sunday killings by suspected herdsmen in three local government areas…

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The Big 5: IGP directs SARS commander to sue Wike, Housewives abducted by Gunmen in Kaduna and other stories.

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the Rivers State Commander of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), Mr.…

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The Late 5: FG signs $45 million agreement with General Electric (GE), Ebola virus disease reported in DR Congo and other stories.

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has signed a $45 million interim phase agreement with General Electric (GE) for the concession of narrow gauge…

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[The Injustice Blog] The allegation against IGP Idris: Another test for Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign

The poster language of the APC campaign during the 2015 elections, was "war against corruption". And the "war"... two years on...we are yet to get a conviction. The President has…

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Court to rule on Evans N300m suit against IGP, others on Wednesday

A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided by Justice Abdulaziz Anka has fixed Wednesday, August 16, to rule on a suit filed by suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans,…

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Police IG orders promotion of officers who arrested billionaire kidnapper, Evans

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has approved the promotion of police officers who participated in the arrest of Lagos billionaire kidnapper, Evans. Evans was arrested on Saturday, June…

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Why we need 155,000 recruits – Nigerian Police

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has explained that the Nigerian police needs 155,000 officers in order to adequately provide security for Nigeria. The IGP while speaking…

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Rivers rerun: Judge declares IGP panel unconstitutional

By Omoleye Omoruyi Justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Gabriel Kolawole on Tuesday declared the probe panel set up by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris unconstitutional. The…

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Stop detaining innocent Nigerians, IGP warns police personnel

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has warned police personnel against the unlawful arrest and detention of innocent Nigerians. Idris gave the warning on Wednesday during a meeting with Commissioners…

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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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Activities of Peace Corps threatens national security – IGP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Thursday said the activities of the Nigeria Peace Corps threatens the security of the country. Idris spoke in Lagos during…

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Osinbajo summons IGP over kidnap of German professor

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over the kidnap of two German archaeologists, Prof. Peter Breunig and Johannes Behringer in Kadarko Local Government…

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FG approves recruitment of 10,000 policemen yearly

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 10,000 police officers every year. Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris disclosed this during the monthly IG conference with…

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Reps summon IGP over alleged diversion of police funds

The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over alleged diversion of N1.2bn for the purchase of 10 Armoured Personnel Carriers for the Nigeria Police.…

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FG orders IGP to stop Taraba, Kaduna, Zamfara killings

The Federal Government has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to ensure that the violent killings in Taraba, Kaduna and Zamfara states stop. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen.…

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We will ensure violence-free polls in Ondo – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has assured Nigerians that the governorship election in Ondo State, slated for November 26 will be violence free. Idris made the assurance on Thursday…

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Buhari orders immediate investigation into sexual abuse claims in IDP camps

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered an immediate investigation into claims of sexual abuse against women and girls in IDP camps. Buhari who was reacting to a damning report released…

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I have had enough| Police IG tells BBOG protesters

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday said the continuous protest emebarked upon by the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group poses threat to public peace, stating that he has had enough. He…

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Council of State approves appointment of Police IG, others

The Council of State which met on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa Abuja has approved the appointment of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. The meeting was attended by…

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Why we stopped the BBOG protesters – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Tuesday explained the decision of the Nigeria Police to bar the Bring Back Our Girls protesters from marching to the Presidential Villa in…

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“Completely false” | Police reacts to report that IGP is a thief

The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday dispelled a report accusing the Inspector-Gener of Police, Ibrahim Idris of massive looting and violation of public trust. SaharaReporters had published a story on…

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Acting IGP pays courtesy visit to Ambode (PHOTOS)

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House. See photos below.  

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