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Police arrest ex-Jigawa gov, Sule Lamido
The police in Kano has arrested the former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, PremiumTimes reports. Lamido was reportedly arrested for inciting his supporters to sabotage the local government elections…
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Police parade LG boss, others over Melaye’s attempted murder
by Azeez Adeniyi The Police on Saturday paraded the Administrator of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Taofiq Isah; his police orderly, Sgt. James Ede, and four others in…
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IGP wants to kill me – Wike
by Dolapo Adelana Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, of being after his life, according to Daily Times. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt,…
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How Rear Admiral Ikoli died – Police
by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Police Command has concluded investigations into the mysterious death of Rear Admiral Daniel Ikoli, the Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command, who was found dead in…
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Nigerian, 37, arrested for drug peddling in India
by Dolapo Adelana A Nigerian has been arrested by Indian authorities after he was caught peddling drugs. Ugochukwu John Nnadi, 37, was picked up by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Government to suspend payment…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan | Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG - YNaija Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan - YNaija…
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Appear before investigative team or risk arrest, Police tell Goje
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Police Force has said it will arrest Senator representing Gombe-Central district, Danjuma Goje, if he refuses to honour its invitations. The Force Public Relations Officer,…
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Police return documents seized from Senator Goje’s residence
by Dolapo Adelana The Police Headquarters has returned the budget documents allegedly carted away from the home of Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje. This was disclosed by the Office of the…
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2017 budget may be ready next week – Senate leader
by Dolapo Adelana The Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan Thursday said the National Assembly ensure that the 2017 budget was laid before President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent next week. Lawan…
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No budget document was removed from Danjuma Goje’s residence – Police
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Police Force has said its officers did not hijack the 2017 budget from the Abuja residence of Senator Danjuma Goje during a raid. Goje on…
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Reps summon IGP over invasion of Sen. Goje’s residence
by Dolapo Adelana The House of Representatives has condemned the police invasion of the residence of Senator Danjuma Goje. The House, therefore, summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Police hijack 2017 budget The Nigeria Police Force has hijacked the 2017 budget, according to Senator Danjuma Goje.…
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UPDATE: IGP, Sen. Enang storm N’Assembly over hijack of 2017 budget
by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and the special adviser to the President on the Senate, Ita Enang have reportedly arrived the National Assembly to meet with the…
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BREAKING: Police hijack 2017 budget
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police Force has hijacked the 2017 budget, according to Senator Danjuma Goje. Goje, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation raised the alarm…
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Security operatives clampdown on protesting students in Kogi
by Dolapo Adelana Armed security operatives comprising the Army, Police, DSS and Civil Defence Corps on Monday stopped students protesting the prolonged closure of all state-owned tertiary institutions in Kogi…
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Zaki Biam killings: Police declare militant leader wanted
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Police Force has declared wanted a militant leader, Terwase Akwasa for allegedly killing about 17 people and destroying properties in Zaki Biam, Benue State. In…
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Police parade 19 over Zaki Biam massacre
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Police Force Friday paraded nineteen suspects in relation to the massacre in Zaki Biam, Benue. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh…
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Protest: Police release Deji Adeyanju, others
The police has released former head of new media, Deji Adeyanju. Adeyanju was arrested for staging a peaceful protest against the secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, on Thursday.…
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Adeyanju, others arrested for protesting secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu
The former head of new media for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Convener of pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has reportedly been arrested in Abuja.…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Over 30 people dead at football viewing centre in Calabar Over 30 people have reportedly been electrocuted at a football…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Over 30 dead at football viewing centre in Calabar | Three soldiers killed by Boko Haram IED in Borno | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Over 30 dead at football viewing centre in Calabar - YNaija ‘Suspended NIA DG admits Jonathan ordered release of $289m’ - YNaija…
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Police raid Danjuma Goje’s Abuja residence
The Police on Thursday raided the Abuja residence of former governor of Gombe state, Senator Danjuma Goje. The police officers stormed Goje's Asokoro residence, acting on a tip-off by a…
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EFCC denies raid on Goje’s residence
by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that its operatives raided the house of a former governor of Gombe state, Danjuma Goje. There have…
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Man slaughters okada rider over N100 fare
by Dolapo Adelana Isiya Inusa, 40, on Thursday, confessed to killing a motorcycle (popularly called okada) rider because of his inability to pay the N100 fare. Isiya, said at the headquarters…
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Police arraign 53 persons for attending gay marriage in Zaria
The Police on Wednesday arraigned 53 persons before a Magistrates’ Court in Chediya-Zaria, Kaduna State for attending a gay marriage. The prosecutor, Sgt. Mannir Nasir said the accused were arrested…
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Police open fire on Shi’ites protesters in Kaduna
The Police on Tuesday in Kaduna opened fire at members of the Islamic Movement in Kaduna during a peaceful protest to demand the release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Daily Trust reports.…
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Police kill alleged killer of 4 police officers, army captain
The police on Tuesday said it has killed one Endurance Ominisan, a suspected leader of a kidnapping gang that allegedly killed four policemen and an Army captain in Lagos. The…
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Police arrests 21 as Trump supporters, opponents clash in California
The police has arrested 21 people after opponents and supporters of President Donald Trump clashed at a march in Berkeley, California, on Saturday. According to East Bay Times, Trump's opponents…
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How inmate masterminded multimillion naira fraud from Kuje prison – Police
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police Force has accused an inmate of the Kuje Maximum Prison, Abuja, Ifeanyi Ezenwa, of coordinating series of fraudulent activities running into millions of naira…
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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