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The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned citizens and all individuals against unruly behaviours and non-adherence to protocols during inauguration activities to usher in the new administration. In a statement by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, the DSS said it is aware of…

Afrobeat star Seun Kuti has been released from police custody after meeting his bail conditions. His lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) confirmed that he was released around 7.30 pm Tuesday. According to him, the singer was released to his family after meeting his bail conditions. They…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the promotion of six Assistant Controller Generals of Corrections (ACGs) who have been elevated to their next rank of Deputy Controller General of Corrections (DCG). A statement on Saturday by Umar…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will not be drawn into a mud fight with Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State. The commission said this while reacting to the allegation that the governor levelled against Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of…

Police in Anambra State say they have rescued two individuals who were kidnapped during Tuesday’s attack on the US Consulate Convoy in Ogbaru Local Government Area. According to a brief statement by spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, the…

The Sokoto State Police Commissioner Ali Kaigama has lauded police officers for rejecting an N800,000 bribe. His commendation came in a Thursday statement by the spokesman of the Sokoto State Police Command Sanusi Abubakar. He said, “On 17/05/2023, policemen on patrol attached to DOPS…

The Police Command In Anambra State has said that two suspects have been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s attack on the US Consulate Convoy in Ogbaru Local Government Area. Preliminary investigations conducted by the police revealed that seven persons were killed in the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the outgoing Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle is under investigation for alleged N70bn fraud. The Commission, in a statement on Thursday, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) powerbroker is being investigated over allegation of…

The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested and detained the policemen who were seen in a viral video brutalising an Okada rider in Lagos. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this on Wednesday evening during a Twitter Space webinar organised by Premium…

Dauda Biu, corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has ordered the probe of an incident involving officers of the agency and a motorist in Osun state. An official of the FRSC was captured in a video assaulting a motorist. In a now-viral…