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February 23, 2017

Rivers rerun: Makarfi faction warns INEC, Police against rigging

by Dolapo Adelana The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies against bias in the rescheduled outstanding Legislative Elections in Etche State Constituency 2 and Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency of Rivers State on Saturday, February 25, 2017, respectively. “We are hereby warning the... Read More

APC, elections, INEC, PDP, police, Politics, Rivers rerun, security agencies

February 23, 2017

INEC, Police, APC will announce election results from Abuja one day – Fayose

by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies, especially the police are complicit for their “roles” in the Edo and Rivers states elections. The governor said revelations coming from the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal were a pointer to the open display of support for... Read More

APC, Ayodele Fayose, election, INEC, police, results

February 23, 2017

Police deploy Special Forces to rescue kidnapped German archaeologists

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian police has deployed its special forces as it seeks to rescue two German archeologists, abducted in Kaduna on Wednesday. Professor Peter Breunig and his colleague, Johannes Behringer were abducted by gunmen at Janjala area of Kagarko LG area of the state. They were working in collaboration with National Commission for Museum... Read More

German archaeologists, kaduna, kidnappers, police, Special Forces

February 23, 2017

Rivers rerun: Wike slams police over INEC report

by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said the Nigerian Police is incompetent as it has refused to take action on those indicted by the report of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the Rivers rerun election. Wike spoke on Wednesday at the campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at Okehi,... Read More

INEC, Nyesom Wike, police, Rivers rerun

Idris

February 22, 2017

IGP deploys special forces to Southern Kaduna

by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris has deployed Police Special Forces to Southern Kaduna. This is contained in a statement signed by the state’s commissioner, CP Agyole Abeh for the IG. The statement read, “In view of the renewed feuds in Southern Kaduna, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim... Read More

CP Agyole Abeh, IGP Ibrahim Idris, police, Southern Kaduna, Special Forces

February 22, 2017

Kaduna Police confirm kidnap of German professor

by Dolapo Adelana The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of a German Professor of Archaeology, Peter Breunij and his associate, Johannes Buringer, The Punch reports. Both men were abducted by gunmen at Jenjela village in Kagarko local government of Kaduna. Accoe newspaper, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Aliyu Usman, said the police in the state... Read More

German Professor, gunmen, Johannes Buringer, kidnap, Peter Breunij, police

February 20, 2017

Closure of PDP meeting venue bad news for democracy – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy President of the Senate, Mr Ike Ekweremadu, has said the barricading of the PDP meeting venue was “bad news for democracy”. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Uche Anichukwu, Ekweremadu said he was particularly impressed with the commitment of members and organs of the party to the Makarfi committee’s leadership... Read More

Barricade venue, democracy, Ike Ekweremadu, PDP, PDP meeting, police

February 20, 2017

Why we barricaded PDP meeting venue – Police

The Police on Monday said it barricaded the venue of the PDP caretaker committee meeting at the International Conference Centre Abuja to “forestall breach of peace.” The Police spokesperson in Abuja, Manzah Anjuguri while speaking with newsmen said the action was taken to secure lives and properties. Recall that the police had denied leaders... Read More

Barricade venue, PDP, police, Stakeholders meeting

February 19, 2017

Audu Maikori to be arraigned in court

by Dolapo Adelana Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City, Audu Maikori who was arrested Friday night by the Police is to be arraigned in court soon, The Punch reports. Maikori was picked up in Lagos following what was termed “inciting statements” on the crisis in Southern Kaduna. The lawyer cum entrepreneur was released on Saturday from... Read More

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February 18, 2017

Just In: Audu Maikori released 24 hours after arrest

by Azeez Adeniyi Chocolate City President, Audu Maikori has been released 24-hours after he was arrested by the Police. Edward Ayide-Isreal, his personal assistant confirmed his release via Twitter. He wrote, “Thanks everyone for #FreeAudu He’s been released.” Maikori was arrested after claiming that five students of an institution in Kaduna were murdered by Fulani... Read More

#FreeAudu, Audu Maikori, police, released, Southern Kaduna crisis

February 18, 2017

Police establish tracking units in Lagos, Rivers to battle kidnappings

by Azeez Adeniyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said the Force will set up tracking units in Lagos and Port Harcourt as part of its efforts to combat kidnappings. Idris made this known when he was interacting with civil society groups and crime reporters in Lagos on Friday. Idris said kidnappings was becoming... Read More

Ibrahim Idria, kidnappings, lagos, police, Rivers State, Tracking units

February 17, 2017

Abuja airport closure: ‘Kaduna airport ready’

by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman, Coordinating Committee on Abuja relocation, Capt. Mohammed Joji on Friday said the Kaduna Airport has been equipped with modern facilities in preparation of the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Joji made the remark on Friday after inspecting facilities at the airport. He said some of the facilities installed at... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Niger police command recover 48 weapons, arrest 194 suspects

The Niger State Police Command said it has recovered over 48 weapons and arrested 194 suspects in different parts of the state. Commissioner of Police in the State, Zubairu Muazu said the recovery were made within a month. Muazu said the weapons were discovered during aerial and ground raids to end incessant attacks in some... Read More

48 weapons, arrest, Niger command, police

February 11, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. President Buhari’s health There have been rumours that the President is dead but his aides have continued to assure Nigerians that he is still alive and not in any hospital. Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday said he spoke with the President and he... Read More

#IStandWithNigeria, Arik Airlines, CAN, lai mohammed, Nyesom Wike, police, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Big 10, Yemi Osinbajo

February 10, 2017

Lagos Police causes fatal accident, Instagram user shares video

An Instagram user, @godson45 on Friday shared a series of videos of a fatal accident caused by men attached to the Lagos Police Command. In the post on his Instagram page, he said it had become a norm for Policemen to harass innocent citizens in the area on a daily basis. He added that after... Read More

accident, instagram, lagos, Lekki-Epe Expressway, police

February 8, 2017

The Thread: Why karma is everything they say it is

When karma is stalking you, this is what happens. Do see below: Okay let me share this story that happened some weeks back — disconnect (@connybush) February 7, 2017 The chickens have come home to roost.

Kidnapping, nigeria, police, real or fake, The Thread

February 8, 2017

Recession will soon be history – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reassured Nigerians that the current economic recession in the country will soon be over. Osinbajo stated this in a statement while reacting to the #IStandWithNigeria protests held in some parts of the country on Monday. In the statement personally signed by Osinbajo entitled “We are committed to engagement with our... Read More

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, economy, police, Protests, recession

February 7, 2017

The Thread: “Wike wrote his name on all of the money?” | Nigerians react with suspicion towards Police’s recovered loot

The Nigeria Police Force today recovered millions of naira allegedly paid to INEC officials during the Rivers rerun election by Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, according to Sahara Reporters. Judging by Twitter NG’s disposition, Nigerians are giving this story the raised eyebrow. So before you go ahead, take a second look at this picture. Please... Read More

nigeria, police, Rivers state re-run elections, The Thread, wike

February 7, 2017

Ekiti Assembly orders IG of Police to arrest Fayemi

The Ekiti State Assembly on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against former governor, Kayode Fayemi over contract fraud. The assembly had summoned Fayemi to appear before it on Tuesday to defend himself. He however failed to honour the invitation prompting the Assembly to issue a warrant of arrest against him. It ordered the Inspector General... Read More

arrest, Ekiti Assembly, Kayode Fayemi, police

February 7, 2017

Osinbajo commends police for proper management of protests

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for handling the nationwide protest embarked upon yesterday professionally. Osinbajo said this in a statement on Tuesday. He also said the recession will soon be over “with complete focus on improving the economy every day.” The statement reads, “I commend the... Read More

police, Protests, recession, Yemi Osinbajo

February 7, 2017

Rivers rerun: Police recover millions allegedly paid to INEC officials by Wike (PHOTOS)

The Nigeria Police Force has recovered millions of naira allegedly paid to INEC officials during the Rivers rerun election by Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, according to Sahara Reporters. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris set up an investigative panel to look into irregularities said to have occurred during the election. But Wike said Rivers... Read More

election, INEC, millions, Nyesom Wike, police, Politics, Rivers rerun

February 6, 2017

Insiders: “The police must protect legitimate protesters”

Even the pulling out of 2face is not enough to put out the fire he is ignited, the obvious reason being that there are genuine reasons for protest. Our Insiders also share the opinion that the protest should go irrespective of the set back. One of the Insiders said: “My position remains, citizens are entitled... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

2face, Governance, Insiders, march, police, Presidency, protest

February 5, 2017

“The call has gone beyond 2Baba…” | EiE Nigeria speaks to YNaija, goes ahead with protest march

by Isime Esene Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) has vowed to go ahead with the planned OneVoice Nigeria protest march scheduled to take place in Lagos and Abuja on Monday, February 6, 2017. This is following the withdrawal of Innocent Idibia, a Nigerian pop icon, from the planned protest. Idibia who is also known as... Read More

Citizenship, The News Blog

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February 4, 2017

Police arraigns 7 for allegedly attacking Mimiko’s convoy

The Ondo State Police command on Friday arraigned seven people allegedly involved in the attack on Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko. The accused persons were arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Oke Eda, Akure, the state capital. They include Tunde Alabi, Olanrewaju Olomolatan, Adeniyi Michael, Samson Omodara, Ijalade Oluwaseun, Abiola Eniola, and Yusufu Mohammed.... Read More

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February 4, 2017

Analysis: The Lagos police commissioner is trying too hard to impress his bosses #IStandWithNigeria

by Mark Amaza For the past couple of weeks, the most dominant topic of conversation has been the planned rallies being spearheaded by afro-pop star, Tuface Idibia to protest against the state of affairs in the country, from the economic recession to insecurity, especially with respect to the recent killings in Southern Kaduna. Protests are... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

2baba, 2face, 2face idibia, analysis, Buhari, Fatai Owoseni, lagos state, nigeria, occupy nigeria, police, Police Commissioner, Tuface, Tuface Idibia

February 4, 2017

Shelve planned nationwide protest, Police begs 2face

The Nigeria police force has called on Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and other groups planning to protest to shelve their plans in the interest of peace and public order. In a statemEent on Friday night, the police said they were in possession of “credible intelligence” that some other groups were planning a counter... Read More

2face, enough is enough, nigerians, police, protest

February 3, 2017

Police arrest 5 suspects allegedly planning to attack Southern Kaduna

The Police in Kaduna State said it has arrested 5 suspects allegedly planning to attack a remote area in Southern Kaduna. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Agyole Abbey, made the disclosure while presenting the suspects to newsmen on Friday in Kaduna. Abbey said they were arrested at Samaru Kataf in Zangon Kataf Local Government. “There has... Read More

5 suspects, arrest, police, Southern Kaduna

February 3, 2017

Wike against police investigation of Rivers rerun to cover his tracks, IGP tells court

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to stop police investigation into various acts of criminality perpetrated during the December 10, 2016 rerun in the state. The suit was filed by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike. Deji Morakinyo, lawyer to the IGP said... Read More

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February 2, 2017

Police arrest 17 suspects linked with southern Kaduna killings

The Nigeria police said it has arrested 17 suspects involved in the recent killings in Kafanchan, Kaduna state. Jimoh Moshood, police spokesman in the state made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja. He presented the suspects before journalists while stating that 29 assorted firearms were recovered from them. He explained that the suspects were arrested... Read More

17 arrested, police, Southern Kaduna killings

February 2, 2017

How Seun Egbegbe attempted to defraud bureau operators of $9000, £3000 – Police

The Lagos State Police has said film maker Seun Egbegbeand another suspect, Ayo Oyekan tried to defraud two bureau de change operators of $9,000 (4,320,000) and £3,000. In an official statement, the police said both suspects disguised as MD of Gbagada general hospital and another as a patient. They reportedly lured the operators and attempted... Read More

$3000, $9000, Bureau operators, police, Seun Egbgbe

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