IGP sets up panel to propose framework for State Police in Nigeria

The just sworn-in Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a committee on the establishment of state police. President Bola Tinubu, as part of ongoing discussions on policing reforms, had, last Wednesday, during the breaking of fast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate […]

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Olatunji Disu reportedly appointed as the new Nigeria’s IGP, replaces Egbetokun

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly been replaced as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, with Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Olatunji Rilwan Disu taking over the top position, a presidency source stated on Tuesday. The source confirmed the development, stating that an official announcement would be made shortly. “AIG Tunji Disu is the new […]

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Court bars police, IGP from enforcing tinted glass permit nationwide

Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe and presided over by Justice Joe Egu, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Force from resuming the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide. Ruling on a motion ex-parte in a suit marked HOR/FHR/M/31/2025 filed by Mr Isreal Joe against the […]

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Former IGP Solomon Arase passes away

Former Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has passed away. The immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) reportedly died at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja on Sunday. Arase, who was the 18th Inspector General of Police, previously served as the head of the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the Force’s top […]

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Nigeria’s IGP bans arbitrary arrests, phone searches and youth harassment by police officers

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive banning arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths, and the checking of mobile phones by police officers across the country. Rising concerns over police misconduct, particularly after recent comments by the United Kingdom opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, on police abuses in Nigeria, caused the directive. […]

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Ex-senator Dino Melaye wins six-year legal battle against Nigerian govt, IGP

Former Nigerian Senator who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has been acquitted in the twelfth and final case against him by the Federal Government of Nigeria. This lengthy legal battle began six years ago, in February 2018 when Melaye faced accusations of falsely implicating Edward Onoja, the then-chief of Staff, to Kogi State […]

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Igbo lawyers Association writes IGP, demands arrest of Asari Dokubo over threats

Igbo Lawyers Association (ILA), an umbrella of lawyers of Igbo origin, has called on the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun to arrest and investigate former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, over his reported threat to wipe out the Igbo tribe. The group which met in Aba, Abia state, said it took time to […]

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IGP orders officers caught on camera running a vehicle over a man to report to force hqtrs (Graphic video)

Nigeria’s Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. The viral video shows the victim’s hand and leg tied as he was made to lie on the ground. Residents of the area […]

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See photo identity of new Service Chiefs, IGP, NSA, and CG of Customs Service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, approved the immediate retirement of all Buhari-appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and the Comptroller-General of Customs Service. He has consequently appointed new Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, National Security Adviser (NSA), and the Comptroller-General of Customs Service. See their photo identity below:

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Tinubu retires, replaces all Service Chiefs, Advisers, Customs CG, and IGP

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and the Comptroller-General of Customs Service. He has consequently appointed new service chiefs and other office holders. The newly appointed Officers are: S/NNAMEAPPOINTMENTS 1 Mallam Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser 2 Maj. Gen. C.G Musa – […]

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Seun Kuti pushes, slaps Police officer on duty, IGP orders his arrest (Full video)

A shocking video of the son of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti assaulting a uniformed Police officer, has been shared online. The video shows Seun confronting the policeman after which he pushed and slapped the officer. It also shows Seun’s wife coming down from his vehicle to calm him down, while he […]

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Davido celebrates wife, Chioma’s birthday, assures ‘it’s a forever thing,’

Nigerian star singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated his wife, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke on her birthday. The singer on his Instagram page shared a photo of her on Sunday. He wrote: “Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go to! Happy birthday baby @thechefchi ! God bless you. “Your […]

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Suspended Adamawa REC writes IGP from hiding (Full letter)

Suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, who is reportedly in hiding has said he declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the governorship election in the state to save the democratic process. This was disclosed in his letter titled: “Report of the conduct of supplementary elections held […]

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Family of kidnapped Cross River State Commissioner appeals to IGP to help free her

The family of the Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River State, Professor Gertrude Nnanjar Njar, who was kidnapped over one month ago has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to help rescue her. Prof Gertrude was kidnapped by armed men dressed in military fatigue in the early hours of February 1, 2023, on […]

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Former Osun Governor, Oyinlola, set to drag the IGP to court over non-release of Report on MTN

Former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Olagunsoye Oyinlola has threatened to institute legal action against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), for refusing to release the IG Monitoring Team Report in respect of his petition against MTN Nigeria and others. In a letter dated January 27, 2023, which Oyinlola addressed to the Inspector General of […]

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IGP submits probe report to PSC on DCP Abba Kyari’s alleged involvement in Hushpuppi’s fraud case

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has finally submitted disciplinary recommendations on the alleged role of the suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to the Police Service Commission (PSC). Kyari was indicted in an FBI investigation in a $1.1 million internet scam carried out by […]

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IGP wants CPs to maintain law and order over #RevolutionNow protests

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered all command Commissioners of Police in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, to maintain law and order in their jurisdictions. Adamu on Sunday directed the CPs to ensure that the #RevolutionNow protests did not degenerate into violence across the nation. The Force Public Relations […]

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