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IGP Orders Issuance Of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

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IGP Orders Issuance Of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the introduction of digital issuance of tinted glass permits nationwide. The move, Egbetokun said, comes in response to rising concerns and complaints from the public over the harassment of vehicle owners by law enforcement agents for using factory fitted tinted windows. According to a statement released…

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FG Declares Friday 18th, Monday 21st April Easter Public Holidays

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FG Declares Friday 18th, Monday 21st April Easter Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April 2025 as public holidays to mark the Christian festival of sacrifice and resurrection – the Good Friday and Easter Monday – respectively. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government, extended heartfelt congratulations to…

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Sowore Vows To Proceed As Police Urge ‘Take IT Back’ Movement To Halt Planned Protest

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Sowore Vows To Proceed As Police Urge ‘Take IT Back’ Movement To Halt Planned Protest

Relentless Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has rejected claims by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that the planned nationwide protest by the ‘Take It Back’ movement on Monday is aimed at undermining the National Police Day celebration. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Mr Sowore criticised the statement issued…

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Police Withdraw Invitation To Emir Sanusi Over Kano Eid-el-fitr Killing

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Police Withdraw Invitation To Emir Sanusi Over Kano Eid-el-fitr Killing

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the…

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Lagos Police on High Alert as Nationwide Protests Loom Over Living Costs and Free Speech

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Lagos Police on High Alert as Nationwide Protests Loom Over Living Costs and Free Speech

The Lagos State Police Command has placed its entire force on high alert in anticipation of a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025, aimed at addressing soaring living costs and perceived restrictions on free speech. The directive, issued following intelligence reports, comes as civil society organizations (CSOs) and activist groups mobilize citizens across Nigeria…

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FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr Festivities

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FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr Festivities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared, Monday, 31st March and Tuesday, 1st April , 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan…

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Kwara Police Command Gets New CP

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Kwara Police Command Gets New CP

A new police Commissioner has been deployed to take over Kwara Police command. He is CP Ojo Adekimi. He will take control from the newly promoted AIG Victor Olaiya The deployment of CP Adekimi along with 37 other Police Commissioners was announced Friday via a press release on the official ‘x’ handle of the Nigeria…

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Human Rights: IGP Strengthens, Expands GBV Desk Offices To Divisions Across Nigeria

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Human Rights: IGP Strengthens, Expands GBV Desk Offices To Divisions Across Nigeria

..As Police Reassures Commitment to Justice In a decisive move to reinforce the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to human rights, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions nationwide. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, and…

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Kwara State Government Announces Partial Closure of Ile Apa Road with Planned Traffic Diversion

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Kwara State Government Announces Partial Closure of Ile Apa Road with Planned Traffic Diversion

The Kwara State Government has announced the partial closure of Ile Apa Road, spanning Tanke Junction to the General Tunde Idiagbon Bridge, starting Friday, November 22, 2024. This temporary measure is necessary to facilitate asphalt works aimed at expediting the rehabilitation that is ongoing on the road. According to the Honourable Commissioner for Works and…

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Policemen Turn Down $100,000 Bribe From Internet Fraudster

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Policemen Turn Down $100,000 Bribe From Internet Fraudster

Men of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have rejected $100,000 (About N174m) bribe from a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Patrick Akpoguma, alleged to have been involved in various types of internet-related frauds, including romance scams, identity theft, cyber hacking, cryptocurrency fraud, ritualism, and cultism. The suspect, Akpoguma, confessed to the crime while speaking…

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