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November 28, 2018

UPDATE: Deji Adeyanju remanded in prison custody

Political activist, Deji Adeyanju, alongside two others, Daniel Abobama and Boma Williams have been remanded in prison custody after they failed to meet the bail conditions. In a statement signed by Police PRO, Jimoh Moshood, the three of them were “arrested for criminal conspiracy, joint act, defamation of character, public nuisance, disobedience to order duly... Read More
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November 28, 2018

Police give reasons for arresting Deji Adeyanju

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday, November 28, explained why it detained political activist, Deji Adeyanju, alongside two others who were part of a demonstration. Police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood, said in a statement,  that Adeyanju, Daniel Abobama and Boma Williams were arrested in Abuja on allegations of criminal defamation and breach of public peace and have... Read More
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October 15, 2018

While we call for police reforms, yet another citizen has been killed in Abuja #JusticeForAnita

When Vice President Yemi Osinbajo called for the sack and arrest of former DSS DG, Lawal Daura, Nigerians celebrated, considering the Acting President also called for the reform of the entire Police force, especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Kpotum Idris, afterwards declared a nationwide reform of the Police Force... Read More
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Adeosun
July 7, 2018

The Late 5: PDP calls for Adeosun’s immediate sack, Buhari reacts to Saraki’s victory at Supreme court and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday reacted to the Supreme Court’s acquittal of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, saying the nation’s judicial system is working despite the challenges it is facing and no one should be allowed to undermine or break the judicial system. Buhari... Read More
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July 7, 2018

Police kill NYSC member, new APC faction emerges and other stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. France President, Emmanuel Macron Tuesday, visited the New Afrika Shrine, a nightclub in Lagos founded by Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He was entertained with feature concerts, fashion shows by leading African designers and he met with stars from Nollywood. Macron had earlier met... Read More
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May 12, 2018

Nigerian Police personnel lament deduction, lateness in payment of their salaries; Minister proposes extra year for graduates to make them employable and other stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on La Liga club, Atleticó Madrid, on May 22 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. It is the first time the Spanish team will be visiting the... Read More
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hiv
May 7, 2018

Dear Nigerian Police, isn’t it illegal for any institution to force applicants to disclose their HIV status?

The Nigerian Police force has concluded plans to screen 133,324 candidates shortlisted for recruitment into the force. However some of the stipulated guidelines for the process are in contravention of the existing laws of the land. According to the Nigerian police, they will test aspirants for HIV AIDS, Hepatitis B and C among other screening... Read More
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May 4, 2018

The Late 5: The Nigerian Police releases pictures of 4 suspects in the Offa bank robbery, INEC spent N100m on Dino Melaye’s recall and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today: The Nigerian Police Force today declared four suspects who participated in the bank robbery incidents in Offa, Kwara on April 4 wanted. Their photographs while in action were also released. This is contained in the latest update provided by the police through its spokesman, Assistant Commissioner of... Read More
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April 13, 2018

The Big 5: Police invite Shehu Sani for questioning in a murder case, Russia warns of dire consequences over Syria and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku Thursday, said he supports a recent statement made by a former chief of staff, Theophilus Danjuma, which accuses the Nigerian Army of colluding with armed bandits. Ishaku disclosed this when he hosted the probe panel set up by the chief... Read More
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March 23, 2018

The Big 5: IGP Idris suspends withdrawal of policemen attached to VIPs, China promises to hit U.S. with tariffs and other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has postponed the withdrawal of police officers attached to political and public office holders, VIPs, public and private companies to April 20. Idris had on March 19 ordered the immediate withdrawal of all police officers attached to... Read More
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February 27, 2018

The Big 5: Nigerian Army, Police trade blame over abduction of 110 Dapchi girls, Trump says he would have run into Florida school unarmed and other stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Army and the Police Monday, disagreed over who should be blamed for the February 19 abduction of 110 Dapchi schoolgirls. The Army said it “formally” handed over security in Dapchi to the Police as its men moved to another operation, but the Police... Read More
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Jimoh Moshood
February 7, 2018

The Nigerian Police yet again displays its incompetence

Within five minutes of speaking without a script, the Nigeria Police on Tuesday, through its national spokesperson, Mr Jimoh Moshood, showed clearly why it would take more than semantics of media advertisements to make the Force a friend of the people. On Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily with Maope Ogun and Ajuri Ngilari, Mr Moshood said... Read More
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December 26, 2017

Police have a different version of Praiz’ claim of SARS harassment

The harassment allegation made against men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by a Nigerian artiste, Praise Adejo known as Praiz, has attracted the wrath of the Nigerian Police, Lagos Command. Reference: Praiz was on his way to his record label’s Christmas party when he was harassed by agents of SARS for reasons unknown. The singer revealed that he had been... Read More
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December 21, 2017

2019: IGP Idris gives another directive that will be grossly ignored

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday, warned Police Officers against ‘aiding’ political actors in 2019. The police chief urged police personnel to be professional and steadfast. He made the call during the last meeting of the year with commissioners of police and other senior officers in Abuja. He said the Special Anti-Robbery... Read More
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December 16, 2017

“We cannot throw away the bathwater with the baby” | Mike Okiro explains how SARS was created and why

The former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Mbama Okiro, the current Chairman, Police Service Commission in an interview with Daily Trust, has reacted to the controversies making rounds about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) – a Unit of the Nigeria Police Force. When asked about the allegations against SARS, Okiro said, “This issue of SARS is dogged... Read More
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December 16, 2017

Burna Boy finally submits self to Police for the case of Mr 2kay’s robbery

Nigerian dancehall singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, on Friday submitted himself to the Lagos State Police Command to explain his side of the story on his alleged involvement in a robbery attack on a fellow artiste, Mr. 2kay. He was subsequently arrested, interrogated and detained and is expected to be charged to... Read More
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December 12, 2017

Police arrest 4 ‘badoo boys’ for allegedly killing woman, son, pastor

The Nigerian Police, Lagos Command, has arrested two suspected members of a ritual cult, Badoo, in connection with the killing of a woman, Beatrice Alaba, and her son, David, at Temu village, in Agbowa. Highlights: Two other suspects were apprehended for the murder of a pastor in the Fingers of God Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church... Read More
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Endsars
December 9, 2017

#EndSARS: Police react to planned nationwide protest

The Nigerian Police Force has said they would not disrupt the planned nationwide protest by Nigerians as citizens have fundamental rights to expression and association. “We respect the rights of all citizens to a peaceful gathering, expression, opinion and association,” force spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood, said, according to Premium Times. The protest is scheduled for Monday,... Read More
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December 7, 2017

The Late 5: UTME registration begins, Police confirm bomb threat and, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. As the convention for PDP draws close, some of the members have claimed that ‘elements’ in Buhari’s government intend to disrupt the program. President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is his problem. He said, “I will continue to do my best. Nigeria is my target and I... Read More
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December 6, 2017

“I wholeheartedly support Nigerians in the call for #EndSARS” – Governor Dankwambo

The Governor of Gombe, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo has lent his support to the #EndSARS campaign. Background: The #EndSARS campaign began on social media after tales of Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad intimidating and killing young Nigerians became more than too many. The call was for the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to disband the Police... Read More
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December 5, 2017

The Late 5: Rochas Okorocha’s controversial appointment, Kiss Daniel’s legal battle and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha appointed his sister, Mrs Ogechi Ololo as a commissioner. But that’s not all. The new commissioner’s office is Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. Having left the ruling APC and joined the PDP, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said... Read More
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December 5, 2017

The originator of the #EndSARS campaign is being investigated – Police

The Nigerian Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood says politicians are behind the #EndSARS campaign. Why it matters: Nigerians took to social media to condemn regular and brutal intimidation of youth by operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This has led to the trend – #EndSARS. Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television, Mr Moshood... Read More
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December 4, 2017

The Late 5: Makarfi and his 2019 ambition, Police order on SARS’ re-organisation and, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has hinted at his possible candidacy in the 2019 Presidential elections. A former governor of Enugu, Chimaroke Nnamani has been served a bench arrest warrant for failing to appear before the court. The... Read More
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Endsars
December 4, 2017

#EndSARS: Police IG orders immediate restructuring of SARS

As calls for the scrapping of the Nigerian Police Special Unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) intensifies, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate re-organisation of the notorious unit. Why it matters: Nigerians took to Twitter to start a trend after several stories of SARS intimidating and killing innocent Nigerian youth became more disturbing... Read More
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