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November 27, 2017

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 by the army and police. They said the decision was based on the return of “normalcy” following Friday’s swearing-in of President Emmerson Mnanagagwa. The military said... Read More

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November 21, 2017

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 artiste, Burna Boy was yesterday invited by the Lagos state Police Command concerning the robbery incident involving singer, Mr 2Kay on the night of 2baba’s... Read More

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November 16, 2017

Anambra poll: Obiano’s security aides were never withdrawn – Police spokesman

The Nigerian Police Force has said the security aides of Anambra governor, Willie Obiano was never withdrawn.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 the governor only went for a lecture and returned on the same day. The Inspector-General of Police had however confirmed that Obiano’s security details were... Read More

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November 15, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 15th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: We will return your security details after the election | IGP tells Obiano Super Eagles thrash Argentina 4-2 in friendly match (WATCH) Two Nigerians allegedly killed in South Africa within 48 hours

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November 14, 2017

We will return your security details after the election | IGP tells Obiano

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said the security details of the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano will be restored after the governorship election in the state. Background: Obiano had lamented that his security aides were withdrawn days to the election. He had described the action as unfair, stating that he is still... Read More

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November 14, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 14th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: About 3,000 Oyo pensioners march to protest 56 months unpaid arrears Senate recalls its suspended former leader, Ali Ndume Those planning to disrupt Buhari’s Ebonyi visit will be dealt with – Police

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November 3, 2017

Police to deploy 21,000 officers, helicopters for Anambra election

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said about 21,000 policemen would be deployed for the Anambra State governorship election on November 18. The Police boss disclosed this to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday. Idris said, “We are deploring a lot of police officers, almost about 21,000 police officers to be... Read More

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November 1, 2017

Those responsible for Ozubulu massacre are in South African prison – Police

Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Garba Umar, on Wednesday said those responsible for the church attack in Ozubulu in Anambra State have been identified. He gave their names as Prince Charles Obi a.k.a Gozila and Dickson Nwodi. He added that they were both serving murder sentences in South African prisons. Umar disclosed this during... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Police arrest 200 cows for invading farmland

The police in Adamawa have arrested 200 cows for invading a farmland at Yolde-Pate in Yola South Local Government Area. Adamawa police spokesman, Othman Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Saturday. “In collaboration with the district and village heads in the area and timely intervention of police and other vigilante members, the situation is now under... Read More

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October 26, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: “I did not make any allegations against Aisha Buhari” – Sen Misau clears the air

In an attempt to clarify the burning situation involving him and the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, Senator Isa Misau has denied making any allegations against First Lady, Aisha Buhari. It was reported earlier today that the Senator representing Bauchi Central in the upper chamber accused IGP Idris of giving the First Lady two SUVs.... Read More

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October 23, 2017

Police to conduct autopsy on Kogi director who committed suicide

The Nigerian Police, Kogi Command yesterday, said it will conduct an autopsy on the body of the late director in the state Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Edward Soje, who committed suicide. Why it matters: Two reasons are claimed to have caused the death of Mr Soje. While one says he committed suicide after his wife gave... Read More

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October 23, 2017

EFCC storms wanted Maina’s $2m mansion

Police officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Monday, stormed a mansion belonging to the wanted Abdulrasheed Maina. Why it matters: Mr Maina has been on the wanted list for about two years. He was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a recommendation by the Office of the Head of Service.... Read More

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October 23, 2017

Court awards N2m against police in Evans’ brother-in-law’s case

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday heard a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by one Okwuchukwu Obiechina said to be the brother-in-law of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans against the Nigeria Police Force. Justice Mohammed Idris said Obiechina’s arrest and detention, stating that the remand order which the police claimed to have obtained... Read More

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October 17, 2017

‘Davido’s friends, driver still in police custody over Tagbo’s death’

Two friends of popstar, Davido as well as his driver are in police custody over the death of Tagbo Umeike, LIB reports. What happened: Actress Caroline Danjuma had accused Davido and his crew of dumping Tagbo’s corpse at a General Hospital in Lagos. The singer denied and was later invited by the Police. An autopsy... Read More

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October 15, 2017

How police carted away Evans’ cash, phones, other valuables – Lawyer

Olukoya Ogungbeje, counsel to alleged kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans has called for the probe of policemen handling the case of his client in a petition to the Police Service Commission. Ogungbeje, in a petition dated October 13, 2017, alleged that members of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, which handled the case, abused... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Here’s everything Davido claims to know about Tagbo’s death; DJ Olu buried in Lagos (WATCH) | More stories

As you anticipate the weekend, catch up on the biggest stories that made the rounds yesterday in entertainment – and others that unraveled while you slept. Here’s everything Davido wants you to know about Tagbo’s death Singer, Davido had promised a footage and statement clarifying his position on the death of his friend, Tagbo and... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Five Nigerians in hospital after attack by South African police

At least five Nigerians are in the hospital after being allegedly brutalised by policemen in South Africa. Background: After the major xenophobic attack on Nigerians some years back, Nigerians in the country have continued to be attacked on a daily basis by either the police or citizens. A Nigerian was recently killed by the South... Read More

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October 11, 2017

Police re-invite Davido over Tagbo’s death

Considering an autopsy report, the Police arrested Davido Wednesday, having discovered that the singer was complicit in the death of Tagbo Umeike. The autopsy report said Tagbo died of suffocation, not intoxication as earlier believed. Davido, during the investigation, reportedly told the investigative team at Lion Building division, Lagos Island, that he was not at... Read More

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October 11, 2017

Judge “refers” Evans’ human rights suit against IGP

Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos Wednesday, declined to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans. Background: Evans is seeking N300 million damages for the Police’ violation of his human rights – illegal detention. The report: Anka said that the case file would be returned... Read More

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October 11, 2017

Senator Misau sued for spreading ‘injurious falsehood’ after bribery allegations against IGP

The Federal Government through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, on Tuesday filed two separate sets of charges against the Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isah Misau. What happened: Senator Misau, a former police officer had accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of corruption. The Senator had alleged... Read More

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October 11, 2017

Another Nigerian killed by police in South Africa

Ibrahim Badmus, a 25-year-old Nigerian, has been killed during a police raid in Vaal near Johannesburg in South Africa. His death happened barely one-week Jelili Omoyele, also a Nigerian, was killed in Johannesburg over an alleged 300 Rand (about N7,500) parking lot debt. Steve Lumbwe a Congolese, who was a flat-mate of the deceased, narrated... Read More

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October 10, 2017

Police recover drugs from Davido’s friend DJ Olu’s car

The Lagos State Police Command has recovered substances suspected to be drugs from the car of deceased Olugbenga Abiodun, aka DJ Olu, and one Chime Amaechi, who are friends to popstar, Davido, Punch reports. They were found dead on Saturday in a BMW car in a garage on Block B, Banana Island, Lagos. A source... Read More

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October 4, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: “IGP Idris is impregnating policewomen and promoting them” | Senator Misau raises fresh allegations

Senator Isah Misau, representing Bauchi Central in the Upper Chamber really does have a truckload of dirt on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Raising fresh allegations against the IGP at plenary today, Misau said, “The IG is openly having two relationships with police women which he gave special promotion. One of them is... Read More

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October 2, 2017

2 dead, over 20 wounded after shooting at Las Vegas music festival (WATCH)

At least two people have been killed and 24 others injured after automatic gunfire was heard at a country music festival in Las Vegas. Authorities have confirmed 12 people are in a critical condition. Police told reporters ‘one suspect is down’. BBC’s James Cook tweeted: “Police in Las Vegas say there are “numerous victims” in... Read More

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September 27, 2017

Deploying soldiers to tackle civil matters may lead to a coup | Afenifere warns FG

The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere has said it is dangerous for the military to be deployed to tackle civil matters in some parts of the country. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the monthly meeting of the group at the residence of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, the Ondo... Read More

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September 26, 2017

The Nigeria Police has been “removing” roadblocks since forever, will they actually do it?

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the dismantling of all roadblocks nationwide with immediate effect. He stated that Special X-Squad teams of the Force have been deployed throughout the country to “destroy roadblocks in the country.” Idris added that “no police department, section, squad or unit should mount road block.” While this may... Read More

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September 23, 2017

Police release journalist arrested for reporting diversion of relief items

Benue State Police Command has released a reporter of the News Agency of Nigeria Mr Emmanuel Antswen, arrested over a story on the protest at the Internally Displaced Persons camp at the International Market, Makurdi. What happened: IDPs in the camp had protested the alleged diversion of relief items. They had blocked the main entrance into the... Read More

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September 23, 2017

Police arrests 34 Peace Corps officials in Lagos

The Lagos state police command has announced the arrest of 34 officials of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, a para-military organisation. Background: Security operatives stormed the headquarters of the organisation in Jabi, Abuja, and arrested Dickson Akoh, commandant of the corps, alongside 48 officials on March 31. Six staff of the organisation were said to... Read More

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September 23, 2017

What we will do to IPOB members if they hold rallies or protests – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has said it would arrest and prosecute members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) if found holding rallies and protests. Why: The Federal High Court in Abuja had declared the group a terrorist organisation. IPOB has however filed an application, asking the court to vacate its order. What the Police... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Police discover illegal firearm factory in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said it has discovered a factory fabricating illegal firearm in Shenagu village near Zuba, FCT. FCT commissioner of police, Sadiq Bello told journalists in Abuja on Friday that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. Bello said items recovered from the suspects were locally fabricated revolver pistol... Read More

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