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The YNaija Cover – the 17th of August
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Samuel Ogundipe’s arrest proves the police won’t obey Osinbajo’s SARS directive
On Wednesday, Jones Abiri, a journalist and publisher of Bayelsa-based Weekly Source newspaper detained illegally for two years by the Department of the Secret Service (DSS) without arraignment was released.…
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Yomi Shogunle is handling the call to #EndSARS in the worst way possible
If you have lived long enough in Nigeria and are conversant with happenings on microblogging platform Twitter, then you would have come across the name, Abayomi Shogunle, at one point. Shogunle,…
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Just In: Police reportedly block Saraki’s convoy at his residence
The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly blocked the convoy of the senate president, Bukola Saraki. The Special Adviser to the Senate President on International Relations, Bamikole Omisore stated this in a…
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[The Injustice Blog] Abuja Police Killings: Fact or Farce?
On the third of July 2018 in a rather unusual manner, the Nigerian Police Force through the FCT commissioner of police, Sadiq Bello informed the press that seven police officers…
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The Borno state Police protest is symptomatic of a country that lies even to itself
Much like Trump's America, President Buhari's approach to any public scandal is a mash of outright lies and public propaganda. Handlers of information at the federal level are guilty of…
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Everything you need to know about the NYSC member killed by the Police in Abuja
Police intimidation and brutality have become a big problem in Nigeria and while we mourn people who die from inadequate health care, bad roads, unemployment, poverty, we fear that the…
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CJN directive on Cells inspection, a good development that should have come earlier
The recent directive issued by the Chief Justice of Nigeria Honorable Justice Walter Onnoghen to Magistrates in the country to conduct a monthly assessment of cells in the Police station…
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Profile: Ibrahim Kpotun Idris is a problem, but he is entirely of our making
In November 2017, a report conducted by the World Internal Security and Police Index (WISPI), and issued by the Institute for Economics and Peace, and the International Police Science Association…
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Dino Melaye has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, but should we write him off?
Jumping out of a moving truck is something you do when attempting an escape either from possible kidnappers or to avoid paying your fare in public transport. Senator Dino Melaye…
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The Late 5: Police, DSS lay siege to Melaye’s residence, Prince George welcomes baby boy, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja. Melaye had tweeted that he…
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The Big 5: Buhari’s govt continues the blame game, NLC vs Police, and other top stories
These are top five stories around Nigeria, that you should be monitoring today. It seems that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will never the stop the blame game. Special Adviser…
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Police say it is a criminal offence to make calls at filling stations
The police has said making phone calls at filling stations is a criminal offence which an offender could be arrested for. Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, stated that an…
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The Thread: “Polished” “Professionalism redefined” | This is the best Police unit in all Nigeria
As the #EndSARS chatter subsides on Twitter, someone decided to shine the spotlight on a little known yet immensely effective arm of the police. You have this viral tweet to…
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Police to launch broadcasting service to aid crime reportage
The Nigeria Police Force has inaugurated a radio broadcasting service aimed at improving communication with the grassroots. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Police Broadcasting Service, Edirin Wesley,…
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Entertainment Roundup: Police say Praiz was rude to men in uniform; Khloe Kardashian reveals she’s 6 months pregnant | More stories
Here are the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment while the world celebrated Christmas yesterday. Lagos state Police counters Praiz' account of his arrest Whose report shall we…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 26th of December
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 23rd of December
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[The Injustice Blog] The Nigeria Police keeps killing us and we do nothing
While the dust is yet to settle on the #EndSARS campaign, the Nigerian Police has reportedly added another feather to its growing list of human right abuses and extra judicial…
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Policeman prosecuted for allegedly killing five traders decorated with new rank
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday decorated Ibrahim Danjuma with a new rank of Commissioner of Police. Danjuma was prosecuted and acquitted for the extrajudicial killing of five Abuja…
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Entertainment Roundup: Are you ready for Tonto Dikeh’s reality TV show, King Tonto?; The first full trailer of Ocean’s 8 will make your day | More stories
Catch up on all the entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are sure to buzz all day today. Are you ready for…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of December
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Most of the complaints, allegations against SARS are not true – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has said most of the complaints about officials of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) are not true. Police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood said this in a recent…
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BudgIT staff granted bail, was not arrested by SARS – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) arrested Moses Motoni, a staff of BudgIT in Niger State. Background: BudgIT had raised alarm over the…
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YNaija Says: #EndSARS is an expression of everything that is wrong with Nigeria’s leadership
Nigerians have expressed outrage at the activities of men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force. Top government officials are yet to react to the cries of…
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[The Activism Blog] #EndSARS: Listen to Nigerians and probe police brutality, Amnesty tells FG
The EndSARS campaign which started trending on the social media on Saturday December 2, 2017 has received the attention of foremost human rights group, The Amnesty International. The campaign was…
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#EndSARS: They are doing very well | Police dismiss calls for proscription of SARS
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed calls for the prescription of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). Background: Nigerians had taken to Twitter to protest the alleged human rights abuses by…
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Zimbabwe’s army transfers power to police after bloodless coup
Zimbabwe’s military has returned power to the national police on Monday, after staging a blodless coup on November 15 against former President Robert Mugabe. This was announced in a joint statement…
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Entertainment Roundup: Burna Boy invited by police over Mr 2Kay’s robbery; Wizkid is a daddy again? | More stories
Here's everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Burna Boy questioned over Mr 2Kay's robbery Dancehall…
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Anambra poll: Obiano’s security aides were never withdrawn – Police spokesman
The Nigerian Police Force has said the security aides of Anambra governor, Willie Obiano was never withdrawn. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood said the governor's aide-de-camp and the chief security officer of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy