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Ill-Placed Checkpoints Endanger Lives, Cause Delays, Peter Obi Warns

Global UpfrontJan 12, 2026January 12, 20260

Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi has called for a more humane and strategic approach to the

DHQ Orders Immediate Removal Of “Non-essential” Military Roadblocks/Unauthorised Checkpoints Nationwide

Global UpfrontDec 13, 2025December 13, 20250

The Defence Headquarters has ordered the immediate removal of all non-essential roadblocks and unauthorised checkpoints on major highways nationwide, citing rising concerns over operational inefficiency

Russia-Ukraine War Booty: Russia To Shutter 20 Checkpoints On Ukraine Border On August 1

Global UpfrontJul 29, 2025July 29, 20250

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Misustin has signed a government resolution officially shuttering 20 checkpoints on the border with Ukraine from August 1. “To close from

SouthEast Nigeria Checkpoints: A Subjugation Tax

Global UpfrontDec 19, 2024December 19, 20240

“Extortion undermines the rule of law, corrupts institutions, and destroys public trust”-Transparency International. What is a subjugation tax you may ask? It refers to a

Yuletide: Security Agents Make Highway Hell For Us – Travellers

Global UpfrontDec 18, 2024December 18, 20240

As the holiday season sets in, the usual extortion and inconveniences caused motorists and passengers on the highway are at their peak. Nigerians are once

Christmas/New Year Traffic: Asaba/Onitsha Bridge Police Checkpoints To Go

Global UpfrontDec 18, 2024December 18, 20240

To allow for free traffic, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has joined the Nigeria Police Force commands in Anambra and Delta states to remove

How To Stay Safe During Nigeria’s Festive Season: 4 Tips From A Security Expert

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2024December 10, 20240

By Al Chukwuma Okoli, Federal University Lafia Festive season is here again. During the last quarter of the year (a period popularly called the “ember

South East: House of Reps Holds Public Hearing On “Wanton” Extortion, Humiliations At Military/Police Checkpoints

Global UpfrontDec 4, 2024December 4, 20240

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions will on Thursday December 5, 2024 hold public hearing on the “Unlawful Extortion of Motorists and Wanton

Soldiers, Police Harassment, Intimidation, Humiliation, Extortion: We’re Being Treated Like Evil, Slaves At Road Checkpoints — South East Road Users

Global UpfrontAug 28, 2024August 28, 20240

Travellers on all the major roads in the South-East region are still passing through harrowing experiences at many security checkpoints mounted on the roads. In

Truck Crushes 10 To Death At Amorji Police Checkpoint Along Enugu-Port Expressway (See List Of Police/Military/JTF Checkpoints In South East Nigeria)

Global UpfrontMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

Ten passengers have been killed at a police checkpoint at Amorji Lekwesi community in Umunneochi Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, along the Enugu-Port