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Man gets shot over N2000 by mobile Police

by Chinwe Okafor 34-year-old Adamu Mohammed got shot by a mobile policeman over an argument of unpaid fees for a menial job summing up to N2000. According to reports by Vanguard, Mohammed’s family said the victim was shot last Tuesday by the mobile policeman after an argument with a woman who hired him to clear a... Read More

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This is the worst thing that can happen to a groom on his wedding day

by Chinwe Okafor You may think that the worst thing that can happen at your wedding is when the Pastor asks if there is anyone who doesn’t want the union to hold and someone actually gets up, but that’s far from it. This man probably never saw this coming in his days of wild living,... Read More

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Police beats up Nigerian diplomat in Equatorial Guinea

by Ranti Joseph Even top officials beaten up, in Nigeria or outside, Nigerian Diplomat, Noah Ichaba, was beaten up by the police on the street of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Ichaba said he was beaten to stupor in an incident that occurred last Saturday at kilometer 6, Roundabout, Bata police checkpoint. It was also discovered that... Read More

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Saraki walks free as court bars police from arresting or interrogating him

by Ranti Joseph Former governor of Kwara state, Bukola Saraki walks a free man now as a Federal High Court in Abuja has absolved him of any wrongdoing in an alleged bank loan scam being investigated by the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigerian Police since 2012. Saraki, who is a Senator representing Kwara Central... Read More

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Woman finds date on Craigslist, almost gets abducted

by Ranti Joseph In this age and generation, anything can happen on the social media and advertising platforms, from torture, murder, robbery and also kidnap. In Michigan State troopers arrested a 41-year-old man who was seen swerving across the road. Apparently the reason for it was a woman he met through Craigslist was tied up... Read More

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Boko Haram launches attack in Yobe, 3 killed

by Ranti Joseph There is report that Boko Haram attacked the College of Administrative and Business Study (CABS), Potiskum, in Yobe State killing three students with at least twenty others injured. It was gathered that the insurgents stormed the school around 8:30am Friday. A reliable source who witnessed the Book Haram onslaught said the heavily... Read More

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Niger Crisis: Police Use Tear Gas on Lawmakers

by Ranti Joseph Crisis in Niger state seems to be deepening as activities at the House of Assembly was again disrupted when policemen ordered the new Speaker of the Assembly, Isah Kawu, who was elected on Tuesday, and 20 other members to vacate the Assembly complex. The Police and other security agents on Wednesday locked... Read More

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Police barricades Niger assembly to forestall Aliyu impeachment

by Ranti Joseph Crisis seems to be brewing in Niger state as security agents sealed up the House of Assembly in Minna to prevent attempt by legislators from impeaching both the state governor, Babangida Aliyu and the Speaker, Adamu Usman. The law makers are allegedly bent to sack Aliyu and Usman for series of allegations... Read More

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How policeman defiled 7-year-old girl in Kano

by Ranti Joseph The Police in Kano have arrested a serving policeman, Sani Salisu, for allegedly raping a minor. This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Magaji Majiya, in Kano on Friday. “The command wishes to inform the public that, in its effort to flush out... Read More

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Buhari will prosecute security personnel for electoral offences

by Kolapo Olapoju President-elect, Mohammadu Buhari says his government would prosecute any security personnel found guilty of electoral offences in the last general elections. According to Buhari, the crimes of ballot snatching and the prevention of the use of card readers by soldiers and other security personnel must be punished. Buhari disclosed this on Thursday, April 30, while receiving members... Read More

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Why PDP Senator and family members were arrested during Imo election yesterday

by Azubuike Azikiwe During the governorship election rerun in Oru East LGA in Imo state, a Senator of the Peoples Democratic Party and his family members were arrested. Senator Hope Uzodinma was arrested by a joint team of policemen and soldiers, alongside his uncle and elder sister over alleged electoral malpractices. The trio were accused... Read More

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“If you dress badly, you will be arrested and tried” – AIG Mbu has a warning for police officers

by Ranti Joseph The Zone 2 of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) warned policemen that are in the habit of dressing shabbily to desist from such acts or face dire consequences. The warning was given on Saturday by the spokesperson for the zone, Gbenga Adeoye, a Chief Superintendent of Police, who spoke on behalf of the... Read More

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This is the transgender who was stripped and beaten in a Brazilian prison (See Photos)

by Chinwe Okafor Pictures of badly beaten transgender Veronica Bolina by the Brazillian police is fast causing an outrage in the country. Veronica, 25, who was arrested for allegedly attacking her 73 year old neighbour, was beaten up by the police, they disfigured her face, forced her to strip and shaved her head. Even after she was taken... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Police restrict vehicular movements in Abia, other states, Inconclusive Delta senatorial polls hold on Saturday, S’Africa suspends parliament to fight xenophobia, and more

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered a restriction of vehicular movements in Local Government Areas where re-run elections will be held in five states on Saturday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja on Friday. According to the statement,... Read More

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Traditional ruler arrested for being in possession of a police rifle

by Chinwe Okafor Police has arrested a traditional ruler following allegations that a police rifle was found in his bedroom. According to reports by Vanguard, the discovery was made when a member of the community, who works in a quarry company owned by some Lebanese, drowned in a river. His employers went to the community leaders to... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: Let IGP Arase not assume he’s the Chief Justice of Nigeria

President Jonathan yesterday terminated the appointment of Mr. Suleiman Abba as the IGP and replaced him with Mr. Solomon Arase as the Acting Inspector General of Police. Solomon Arase until his appointment was the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department and possesses a CV that is sterling. With two Bachelors’ degrees and... Read More

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Curfew imposed by Adamawa police… but APC says no

by Ranti Joseph The Adamawa State Police Command has imposed dusk to dawn curfew on the State as from Sunday, 12 of April 2015. But the All Progressives Congress (APC) has through a statement by its spokesman, Lai Mohammed, directed its members to defy the curfew and move freely to vote as well as protect... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Akpabio has no time to indulge in bribery | Amaechi knows something we don’t | PDP plans to rig polls in Edo, Yobe, Kaduna – says APC again | More stories

Akpabio has no time to indulge in bribery. Leadership We hear PDP plans to rig polls in Edo, Yobe, Kaduna, APC wants us to know. ThisDay Amaechi has something to say to his people. Vanguard Agbaje has a message for Igbos. Punch Amaechi knows it all, Patience Jonathan wants to rig polls with INEC. Leadership... Read More

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Baby-trading Pastor sells newborn for N300k

by Chinwe Okafor Pastor John and his wife, Deborah were arrested over an alleged abduction of a new born baby they allegedly abducted to sell him for N300,000.00. The pastor allegedly had a link with a child trafficking syndicate operating at Nung Ukot Itam, Itu Local Government Area of the state. Apparently, Pastor John and his wife... Read More

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No need to panic, everything is under control, Lagos Police assures

by Ranti Joseph The Lagos State Police Command urged the people of the state not to entertain any fear as all parts of the state were under its surveillance. The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, advised the residents to go about their normal businesses peacefully without panic. Nwosu on Tuesday... Read More

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Robbers rape church members during night vigil in Edo

by Anike Jacobs Seven ladies who attended a vigil in a new generation church located at 2nd Cemetery Road, Benin-City, were allegedly raped by armed bandits who stormed the location at about 4am on Thursday. Vanguard Newspaper reports say the robbers had earlier raided a building near Ewuotubu community where they robbed some tenants living... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: This is the car that exploded in Enugu (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor A bomb blast was reported to have gone off during an accreditation exercise at one of Enugu’s polling unit on Saturday. According to the police: “The Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police Force through its operatives working in partnership with other sister security agencies in the state on 28/03/13 averted what... Read More

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15 things that may get you locked up on election day

by Kolapo Olapoju Dear voters and stakeholders, you’re advised to behave yourselves on Saturday, March 28 and other election days, or the men of the Police force will lock you up. According to the Force spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu, the Nigerian Police would arrest and prosecute anyone who violates 15 electoral offences on election days. Here are... Read More

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Tambuwal is secured again as police escorts resume duties

by James Sambo The police escorts of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, have been restored by the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba. Two days ago, the Department of State Service had taken a similar step by restoring Tambuwal’s DSS operatives. The police escorts of Tambuwal have reportedly arrived his residence to... Read More

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Stop harassing our members – APC tells Police in Jigawa

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the police in the Birniwa council area of Jigawa State to stop the incessant harassment and intimidation of its members in the area, saying the police is a national institution that should always be neutral and non-partisan. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday... Read More

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Ex-militants can’t understand why Gov. Dickson wants part of their security contracts

by Ranti Joseph Bayelsa state was soaked in tension after the police and protesting ex-militants and their leaders clashed in Yenagoa, Bayelsa sate. The aggrieved ex-militants on Friday reportedly took over the road to protest alleged meddling of their pipeline surveillance contracts by Governor Seriake Dickson. Guns boomed and teargas filled the air as the... Read More

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Motorists flee as police, robbers duel on Lekki-Ikoyi bridge (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun Earlier today, robbers and police engaged in a gunfight on the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, in Lagos. While the exchange ensued, motorists scampered for safety. Watch below, a video from the scene of the incident, which was posted on Instagram by Obi Somto:

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How Edo police caught pervert who sodomised a 7-year-old boy

by Chinwe Okafor Officers of the Edo State Police Command has arrested and detained a 27-year-old man, Chinedu Okandu, for allegedly having sex with a seven year old boy through the anus. The suspect, who allegedly committed the act at Ekiadolor village, Ovia North East local government area of the state, hailed from Abia State... Read More

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