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We are investigating attack on EFCC headquarters – Police
The Police said it has began investigations into an attack on the Economic and Financial Crimes headquarters in Wuse, Abuja. Don't forget: A group of heavily armed bandits invaded the office…
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16 dead, 82 wounded in Borno market attack – Police
The Borno Police Command has said 16 persons were killed and 82 wounded in a suicide attack in Konduga Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu…
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‘Police invites target of Anambra church attack’
Anambra State Police Command has invited Aloysius Ikegwuonu who was the target of an attack on St Philip’s Catholic Church, Amakwa Ozubulu penultimate Sunday, Vanguard reports. Why it matters: 13…
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Two suspects arrested as mob kills soldier in Nasarawa
The Nassarawa State Police said it has arrested two persons over the death of a soldier, Ayuba Ali in a mob attack. Ali was killed at the Akwanga area of…
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“No church attack in Onitsha” – Ifeanyi Aniagoh
The senior special assistant to Governor Obiano on social media, Ifeanyi Aniagoh Sunday, said that the alleged attack on Assemblies of God church in Onitsha is false. He said the…
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Two thoughts on the Police being your friend
by Alexander O. Onukwue It’s probably going to still take a while before the Nigerian Police will become our friends. Think about it: they won’t let you embark on a…
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IGP inaugurates panel to investigate alleged police promotion fraud
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has set up a panel to investigate alleged corruption in the promotion of police officers. This was following a statement by Chairman of the…
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Lagos kidnappers’ den: What is government doing about this heinous crime?
by Wareez Odunayo The rate at which kidnappings occur in Nigeria is alarming. Hardly does a day pass without the sad news of persons kidnapped in gruesome circumstances. Today, students and…
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Senate condemns police attack on anti-Buhari protesters
The Senate on Wednesday said the use of force by the Police to disperse anti-Buhari protesters in Abuja was unacceptable. In a statement on Wednesday by Chairman of the Senate…
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[The Injustice Blog] When will the Nigeria Police Force stop being stupid during protests?
On January 01 2012, there was a nationwide outcry over the Federal Government's removal of subsidy on petroleum products. This led to anti-subsidy protests across the country tagged #OccupyNigeria. The…
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Why we dispersed protesters calling for Buhari’s resignation – Police
The FCT police Command has said it dispersed protesters demanding for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari to prevent "breakdown of law and order." There had been reports that policemen…
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Anambra killing: The desecration of ‘God’s house’ by drug lords
by Wareez Odunayo On Sunday, August 06, 2017, Ozubulu community of Anambra. South-East Nigeria was thrown into mourning as the lives of church goers were cut short by mindless lunatics.…
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[The Injustice Blog] The Police has some questions to answer on the 42 alleged homosexuals
The Lagos State government on August 03, 2017, arraigned 42 individuals before a magistrate court on a one-count charge bordering on homosexuality. They were 28 Adults and 12 minors. The…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. BUHARI WILL ONLY RETURN IF HIS DOCTORS PERMIT – FEMI ADESINA The Special Adviser to the president on media and…
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Police arrest suspects involved in Anambra church attack
The Anambra State Police command said it has arrested suspects involved in the attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu area of the state. The police had said 11 people…
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Gunman killed 8, injured 18 in Anambra church attack – Police
The Anambra State Police command has confirmed that a gunmen attacked St. Philip Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area on Sunday. According to the Police, 8 worshippers were killed, while…
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Gays round-up: What wrong did the police do?
by Alexander O. Onukwue About 42 persons were arrested on the 29th of July in Lagos for alleged acts of homosexuality. 28 adults and 12 minors, according to reports have…
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Dogs prevent suicide bombers from attacking Borno hospital
A suicide bomb attack on a leprosy home in Borno was unsuccessful, the police has confirmed. Borno State Police Command in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Victor Isuku…
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Police dismiss 4 cops for looting Jonathan’s house
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed four policemen over theft of belongings of former President Goodluck Jonathan in his Abuja house. The cops had stolen six television sets,…
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Abia speaker, wife must be prosecuted over shooting of our officials – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps has said Police officers involved in the shooting of two of its officials in Abia, must be arrested and prosecuted. The Public Education Officer and spokesman…
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64 days in captivity, ransom payment – a timeline of the Igbonla school boys kidnap
News of the kidnap of six students of Igbonla Model College broke on May 25. Gunmen had stormed the school two days after writing a letter to announce their visit.…
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Police discovers Badoo cult shrine in Ikorodu
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday uncovered a shrine allegedly belonging to the deadly Badoo gang in Agbowa area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. The group recently murdered a family…
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[The Alausa Blog] Police ask Lagos residents to stop staying in isolated areas
The Lagos State Police Command has warned residents against staying in isolated areas where they can be vulnerable to attacks by hoodlums. The warning comes after the murder of four…
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Two killed, 4 injured in German nightclub shooting
Two people have been killed and four others seriously injured in a shooting at a German nightclub, the police said. The 34-year-old suspect died after suffering life-threatening injuries in a…
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I noticed the deficiencies of the police when I was kidnapped – Ekweremadu
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said he noticed the deficiencies in the Police when he was kidnapped. Ekweremadu was kidnapped in 2010 and released after two days in captivity.…
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Sometimes they don’t give us food | Freed Lagos pupil says
Six kidnapped pupils of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe who were recently rescued by the Police have said they were maltreated by their abductors. One of them, Ramon…
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The Igbonla boys are back, but why did it take so long?
by Tosin Adesina Sixty-five days after they were abducted from their schools the six kidnapped students of Igbonla model college, Epe were rescued from by the Police from their kidnappers.…
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RRS confirms rescue of Igbonla pupils, say they’re on their way to Lagos
It was earlier reported that the kidnapped Igbonla school pupils, with the intervention of the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, were released today. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has…
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7 people rescued in collapsed building in Lagos
Seven people have been reportedly rescued in the Lagos Island building collapse of Tuesday afternoon while many others are still trapped. According to The Nation, officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management…
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Just In: Police arrest Boko Haram commander in FCT
The Police said it has arrested a fleeing Boko Haram deputy commander, Seth Yakubu, at Gwako Village in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory. FCT Commissioner of Police, Musa Kimo said…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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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