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Police dismiss four officers for burgling Jonathan’s house

Posted by admin Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Nigerian Police, Presidency Saturday, August 5th, 2017

By Anthony Ogbonna The police, Thursday, dismissed four officers for allegedly burgling the house of the Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command dismissed the officers after they were found culpable in stealing items belonging to the former president such as, six television sets, fridges, air-conditioners, Ijaw attires and designer […]

Why kidnapping festers in Nigeria – IGP

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Why kidnapping festers in Nigeria – IGP From: Molly Kilete, Abuja Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has attributed the high rate of kidnapping in the country to the non-availability of stiffer penalties for offenders. He said criminals were taking advantage of this lapses to engage in the illegal act which they consider a […]

Police rescue 14 passengers kidnapped in Rivers

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police, Rivers, State News Saturday, July 8th, 2017

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued 14 passengers, who were kidnapped on Thursday by gunmen. The rescue was said to have come less than 24 hours after they (bus passengers) were whisked away by their captors around Rumuji in Emohua Local Government Area of the state by their […]

Chinese boss cripple Ogun worker with kung fu kick – Police bribed to look the other way

Posted by admin Africa, Headlines, Nigerian Police, Ogun, State News Friday, June 16th, 2017

…Ogun police accused of taking bribe Samson Folarin A worker with Bedmate Furniture Company, Magboro, Ogun State, William Ekanem, is in pain after his spinal bone was allegedly damaged by his Chinese boss, identified as Master Wan. PUNCH Metro learnt that Master Wan, who is skilled in kung fu, had demanded to see […]

Imo bank robbery: Nigeria not worth dying for, say policemen

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, Nigerian Police, State News Friday, June 16th, 2017

Samson Folarin, Afeez Hanafi and Chidiebube Okeoma Following the killing of two policemen in a robbery at a Zenith Bank branch in Owerri, Imo State, some men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force have decried the alleged abandonment of their family members by the police authorities. The operatives, who spoke with our correspondents on […]

Igbo quit notice: Police begin manhunt for signatories

Posted by admin Biafra, Headlines, Nigerian Police Friday, June 9th, 2017

Police begin manhunt for signatories Following Governor El-Rufai’s directive, the police in Kaduna said a manhunt has been launched for the signatories to the statement. The manhunt, according to the police, is backed by the order given by Kaduna State government to have them arrested. In his reaction, Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of […]

Normalcy returns to Calabar after Navy, police clash

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Cross River, Headlines, Navy, Nigerian Police, State News Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

Mudiaga Affe, Calabar Normalcy has returned to Calabar, the Cross Rivers State capital after a clash between Navy and the Nigerian police in a part of the city on Tuesday. Addressing journalists after an Emergency State Security Council Meeting in Calabar, Governor Ben Ayade, urged the citizenry to go about their legitimate businesses. Ayade said, […]

Policemen rob doctor coming from emergency of N45,000

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Monday, May 15th, 2017

IG, Ibrahim Idris; CP, Lagos, Fatai Owoseni Samson Folarin A Lagos medical practitioner, who identified himself only as Dr Itan, has accused policemen from the Area M command of stealing N45,000 from him. The victim, who works with a private hospital in the Iyana Ipaja area of the state, said he was returning from an […]

Photographer torture: Autopsy report faults Oyo police

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police, Oyo, State News Monday, May 15th, 2017

Kola Aderogba Samson Folarin A report of the autopsy conducted on the remains of late Ibadan photographer, Kola Aderogba, who was tortured to death by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Oyo State, has revealed that he died from bruises and fractures, among others. A source, who sighted a copy of the report, told PUNCH […]

Video of policemen collecting bribe in Lagos goes viral

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Friday, April 21st, 2017

An undated video showing some officers of the Nigeria Police Force collecting bribes has gone viral. In the video, which lasted 18 seconds, the police officers could be seen collecting bribes from drivers of commercial buses, popularly known as danfo in the Lagos metropolis. An analysis of the video showed the incident may have […]

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		1 Video: I insist Buhari was on life support but thank God he’s getting better – FayoseThe Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he stands by his former statement that President Muhammadu Buhari was [...] After a Pyrrhic Victory – By Olalekan Waheed AdigunBy Olakekan Waheed Adigun \| Lagos, Nigeria \| August 1, 2017 – It has become a pastime for me to [...] ‘Restructuring’ is Just Another Empty Buzzword – By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Abuja, Nigeria \| August 1, 2017 – Restructuring is currently the buzzword in the country. But [...]	2	3	4	5 June 12, Our Collective Amnesia – By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| August 5, 2017 – Most countries create their destinies around their pleasant or tragic [...] Opinion: New wind blowing in passport office During the week, I had cause to visit the Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) or more specifically the passport office in [...] 5 interesting Nigerian marriage traditions With 250 ethnic groups, Nigeria can be easily be referred to as a culturally rich country with different ethnic backgrounds [...] 2019: My son not interested in governorship – SarakiPresident of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has ruled out the possibility of his son participating in the governorship race [...] US approves Super Tucano attack planes for Nigeria to fight Boko Haram infidels After years of foot-dragging, the US State Department has finally approved a $593 million sale to Nigeria of A-29 Super [...] Police dismiss four officers for burgling Jonathan’s house By Anthony Ogbonna The police, Thursday, dismissed four officers for allegedly burgling the house of the Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck [...]
6 Press Release: Ranking of Nigerian Polytechnics based on online popularityPress Release RANKING OF NIGERIAN POLYTECHNICS BASED ON ONLINE POPULARITY Sapele, Nigeria, August 4, 2017 – THE NIGERIAN ARCHIVE (http://www.nigeriarchive.com/) established to document [...] We told Buhari not to be in a haste to come back – OrtomBy Nwafor Sunday Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, yesterday, at the state house told newsmen that the six selected governors [...] Nigeria: Anxiety mounts over departure of presidential Jet from LondonBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru There was speculation that the Presidential jet in London departed the country perhaps to Nigeria which caused tension [...] Mauritania Votes in Controversial Constitutional ReferendumMauritanians go to the polls to vote in a controversial constitutional referendum boycotted by several opposition parties and civil society [...] Opinion: Rwanda’s Paul Kagame – Despot or Savior?By Philipp Sandner (Sst) (http://allafrica.com/stories/201708050005.html) Rwandan President Paul Kagame is poised to win his third term in office. A constitutional amendment [...] Rwanda: Paul Kagame Wins Presidential Poll By a Landslide Rwanda’s incumbent leader Paul Kagame has sealed a landslide victory in presidential elections, granting him a third term in office [...] Upholding Child Dignity in Nigeria – By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| August 6, 2017 – June 12 every year is marked as the World [...] 80% Nigerian doctors seek jobs abroad – NOIPollsAnew survey conducted by Nigerian Polling organisation, NOIPolls, in partnership with Nigeria Health Watch, has shown that about eight out [...]	7 Amid cash crunch, Reps take delivery of 200 exotic carsJohn Ameh, Abuja Over 200 members of the House of Representatives have taken delivery of brand new exotic cars, though all [...] Nigerian, Adekunle Ojo arrested for identity theft in USA Nigerian, Daniel Adekunle Ojo, who had spent less than 14 months in the United States, has been arrested by [...]	8	9	10	11	12 Leave Niger Delta before October 1, agitators tell northerners, Yorubas By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA- A coalition of Niger Delta agitators on Thursday handed down an ultimatum to Northerners and Yoruba from [...] Why we searched UN building in Maiduguri – Army The Nigerian Army on Friday said it had conducted cordon and search operation at a building housing the United Nations [...] Eagles move up in FIFA rankings TOP HEADLINES Idris Adesina Nigeria moved up a spot from the 39th to 38th position in the latest FIFA Rankings released by [...] Nigeria sleep walking to national disaster – Anyaoku Anyaoku We must translate our potential to reality – Gambari We need a new constitution – Omole By Providence Emmanuel Lagos-There was a critical [...] Picture: Rashidi Yekini’s daughter, Yemisi, graduates with distinction in UK YEMISI Yekini, one of the two daughters left behind by the Nigeria’s all-time Super Eagles’ highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, [...] Picture: Soldiers force lady to undress for wearing camouflage Samson Folarin There has been widespread condemnation of an alleged public harassment of a yet-to-be identified lady by some military officers. A [...]
13 Press Release: Gov. Wike to renovate 175 schools in Rivers at N1 billion for each schoolPRESS RELEASE WIKE’S CLAIMS ON SCHOOL RENOVATION FRAUDULENT AND A PLOY TO SIPHON FUNDS — RIVERS APC Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom [...] Separatist agitations in Nigeria: Causes and Trajectories (I)- By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Abuja, Nigeria \| August 2017 – President Buhari’s health challenges have sparked intrigue in Nigeria [...] Press Release: Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) Awardee Launches Digital Library Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) Awardee Launches Digital Library e86 Limited, a Nigerian software development firm and an awardee of the [...] Joe Igbokwe, Nnamdi Kanu and the Emperor’s New Clothes- By Olalekan Waheed AdigunBy Olalekan Waheed Adigun \| Lagos, Nigeria \| August 13, 2017 – The story is told of an Emperor whose [...] The Serio-comedy that is neo-Biafranism – By Tochukwu EzukanmaBy Tochukwu Ezukanma \| Lagos, Nigeria \| August 13, 2017 – A lady from Akwa Ibom derisively talked about the [...]	14	15 Picture of victim: Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe, wanted by South Africa Police for assaulting a 20-year old model – Escapes after agreeing to turn self in Lawyers for Grace Mugabe are negotiating with South African authorities after Zimbabwe’s first lady failed to hand herself in to [...]	16 Two new ministers get portfolioAt last, the Federal Government FG has assigned portfolios to the two recently confirmed Ministerial appointees. Special Assistant to the Acting [...] Pictures: Gunmen attack EFCC headquarters in Abuja – leave death threat noteA major security breach was recorded at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the early [...]	17	18	19 Trump will resign, says Tony Schwartz, ghost writer who penned Donald Trump’s 1987 memoir “The Art of the Deal”The ghost writer who penned Donald Trump’s 1987 memoir “The Art of the Deal” thinks the US president will throw [...]
20 Buhari returns to Nigeria after medical treatment in London – was away for 104 days (CNN)President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on Saturday after spending more than three months in London seeking medical treatment. Buhari’s [...]	21 [VIDEO] Benin chief humiliated for disrespecting Oba of Benin A video showing a chief in Benin, identified as Chief Dr. Oguigo, being humiliated and labelled an enemy of the [...] [VIDEO] Usain Bolt spends over N3m celebrating retirement, says ‘Don’t judge me’ TOP HEADLINES The hitherto world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, ended his career at the London World Championships. And the 30-year-old went [...]	22 Ondo: CAC pastor impregnates member, prays for naked women Peter Dada, Akure A woman, Mrs. Omotola Akerele, has alleged that a pastor, Mathew Olakunle, had sex with her when she [...] The Mantra, ‘Nigerian Unity is not Negotiable’, is Pseudo-nationalism – By By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| August 22, 2017 – Nigerians love mantras – statements or slogans repeated [...] The Days of The Shackles – By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| August 22, 2017 – I have always asked the question whether the President Muhammadu [...] Now that you are back …, Charly boy writes Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari and CharlyBoy Dear Mr. President Sir: When I learned that you would be returning yesterday, I was glad [...] Nigerian excretes 1410.9 grams of cocaine, faces death penalty in ChinaBy Vera Samuel Anyagafu The High People’s Court of Guangdong Province, China, has finally confirmed a death sentence with two years [...] I’m happy Buhari has returned, Fayose saysLeading critic of the Nigerian president and chairman of the opposition governors’ forum, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti Monday said [...] Nigeria’s unity settled, not negotiable, says Buhari – ignoring legitimate agitation for independence of Biafra, Niger Delta and others Sesan Olufowobi and Olalekan Adetayo President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the unity of the country would not be open to [...]	23	24	25 Why Buhari cancelled FEC meeting – PresidencyBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA-PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, called off the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, which normally starts at about 10am [...] Oduah threatens to withdraw from Anambra gov raceSen. Stella Oduah, an aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State, has threatened withdrawal from the race, alleging [...] IPOB rejects withdrawal of quit notice, asks Igbo to leave North ‎ IPOB Ihuoma Chiedozie, Enugu The Indigenous People of Biafra has rejected the withdrawal of the quit notice issued to Igbo in the [...] Nigerian, Ozigi Abdulkarim, tricks girlfriend into prostitution in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has arrested one Ozigi Abdulkarim for allegedly luring [...] Picture: Nigerian-born American star on HBO, Yvonne Orji, celebrates 33 as virgin Yvonne Yvonne Orji, the sex-drunk character Molly in HBO series Insecure, is proud to be a 33-year-old virgin, even though she [...]	26 Picture: I was captivated by his sweet words and lovely figure, says British grandmother, 72, married to Nigerian man, 27I was captivated by his sweet words and lovely figure, says British grandmother, 72, married to Nigerian man, 27 A British [...]
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Police dismiss four officers for burgling Jonathan’s house

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Igbo quit notice: Police begin manhunt for signatories

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