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Developing Story: Again, Fulani Armed Herdsmen Attack Enugu Community, Kill Villagers
Suspect armed Fulani herdsmen have again attacked Ugwuijoro Nimbo Community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The attack which took place on Sunday night according to villagers resulted in the butcher of over 10 villagers…
Why There is Rising Demand for State Police in Nigeria- Reps Speaker, Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday, said the emerging challenges have rendered the current unitary policing system under the Nigeria Police Force ineffective, leading to calls for its…
State Police: Our Aim is to Enact Laws, Reforms for Collective Welfare of Nigerians-Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the principal aim of the parliament with regards to the state police bill is to enact laws and pursue reforms that will benefit the…
Establishment of State Police is Not Negotiable- Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said that the issue of State Police in Nigeria is not negotiable as it is already “a settled matter.”
Jonathan who spoke at the ongoing national dialogue on state police organised by the House…
IGP Egbedokun Wants NSCDC, FRSC Merged with Police, Says Nigeria Not Ripe for State Police
The inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun has called for the incorporation of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Safety Corps (FRSC) into the Nigerian Police Force.
The IGP made the…
Nigerian Army Confirms Killing of Six Personnel In Niger Community
The Nigerian military authorities again on Sunday confirmed the killing of six of its personnel including two officers and four soldiers in an ambush attack by yet to be identified assailants in Niger State.
The victims were of the 1…
90 Chibok Girls Still in Boko Haram Captivity, Rescue Them, Edwin Clark Challenges Tinubu
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark on Monday reminded President Bola Tinubu that that about 90 of the kidnapped girls in Chibok, Borno State were still in Boko Haram captivity, 10 years after they were abducted from their school.
Clark…
Yoruba Nation Agitators, a Threat to Our Region- Reps Southwest Caucus
The Southwest caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned the action of the Yoruba Nation Agitators and said that the group was a threat to the region.
The caucus in statement it issued in Abuja on Monday…
Police Arrest 341 for Murder, 148 for Rape, Rescue 461 Kidnapped Victims in 5 Weeks
The Nigeria Police Force arrested 1, 346 suspected criminals across the country in the last five week, its spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi has announced.
The arrest of the suspects is part of the Force’s effort improve security in the country…
Reps Deputy Spokesman, Philip Agbese Escape ”Assassination’ in Benue[UPDATED]
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, on Thursday, escaped assassination attempt on him, as a military operation came to his rescue.
Agbese, who currently represents…