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Bill Extending Tenure/Age Retirement of IGP Bad Precedent, Not in National Interest, May Open Floodgates in Defence, Security Sector – Long Read Alert

Global UpfrontJul 24, 2024July 24, 20240

By Group Captain Sadeeq Garba Shehu (rtd) Alas, the Nigerian Senate Passes Controversial Amendment Bill To Extend Police Inspector General’s Tenure Beyond September. Despite the

Nigeria: Police Debunk Viral ‘Inspector General’s Message On WhatsApp, Others’ Over Planned Protests, Warn Against Fake News

Global UpfrontJul 22, 2024July 22, 20240

The Nigeria Police Force has asked Nigerians to disregard a message currently going viral with the image of the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun

After Push-back, Police Suspends Enforcement of e-CMR Certificate On Vehicle Owners

Global UpfrontJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

Facing push-back from Nigerians, the Nigerian Police have announced the suspension of the enforcement of the controversial electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) which it made

Police Begins Enforcement Of E-motor Registry July 29

Global UpfrontJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) beginning from July 29, 2024 in

Cybercrimes Act: Despite Amendment, Clampdown On Journalists Persists

Global UpfrontJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

At least 10 journalists have been arrested in the past one year in what seems like a targeted clampdown on free speech with the use

Nigeria: Provide ‘Verifiable Evidence Of Corruption in Police Constables Recruitment Exercise, PSC Challenges IG

Global UpfrontJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday challenged the Nigeria Police Force to provide verifiable evidence to support its allegations regarding the recruitment of constables.

Police Service Commission Replies IGP, Says Alleged Irregularities, Corruption In Police Recruitment Diversionary, Blackmail

Global UpfrontJun 15, 2024June 15, 20240

Nigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) on Saturday faulted the claim that the ongoing process of the Police recruitment is corrupt and marred with irregularities. Replying

Threat Of Impeachment In Rivers State: Edwin Clark Writes IGP, Warns Against Imminent Danger

Global UpfrontMay 7, 2024May 7, 20240

Prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark on Tuesday warmed against looming danger in Rivers State if the political crisis is not nipped in the bud.

Yahaya Bello: IGP Withdraws All Police Aides, Escorts

Global UpfrontApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all Police officers assigned to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The directive

Amid Rising Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In CDS, Service Chiefs, IGP, DG DSS

Global UpfrontFeb 14, 2024February 14, 20240

Amid the state of insecurity caused by multiple crimes, banditry and spate of kidnappings across the country, the Senate has passed a vote of confidence