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Arrest Of Dele Farotimi “Gross Misuse Of Police Powers,” Demands His Immediate, Unconditional Release – Peter Obi

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2024December 3, 20240

The National leader of Labour Party and Presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the arrest of human

Police Arrest Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Over Alleged Defamation Claim By UBA CEO, Tony ELumelu

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2024December 3, 20240

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have reportedly arrested human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, over allegations of defaming the Chief Executive Officer of the United

229 Police Officers Killed in 22 Months – Report

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2024December 3, 20240

No fewer than 229 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) were killed between January 2023 and October 2024, Daily Trust investigations have revealed. The

EndBadGovernance: IGP Orders Probe Into Amnesty’s Allegations Of Police Brutality

Global UpfrontDec 2, 2024December 2, 20240

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday ordered an investigation into allegations of the Nigeria Police Force’s culpability in the deaths and

Gombe Court Jails Police, Immigration Officers For N1.6m Employment Fraud

Global UpfrontNov 28, 2024November 28, 20240

The Federal High Court, Gombe, Gombe State has convicted and sentenced two Nigeria Police officers – Yusuf AbdulKarim Bature and Musa Philip and a Nigeria Immigration

EndBadGovernance Protests: Police Used ‘Excessive Force, 24 Protesters Killed, Over 1,200 Including Minors Detained – Amnesty International

Global UpfrontNov 28, 2024November 28, 20240

Human rights group Amnesty International has accused the Nigeria Police of using “excessive force” against demonstrators during the August 1-10, 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests against the

Anambra Stakeholders Launch Appeal Fund For Onitsha-based Journalist, Business Leader Paralysed By State Govt Agents

Global UpfrontNov 17, 2024November 17, 20240

Some stakeholders from Anambra State have launched appeal fund to support Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme, former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce who was paralyzed

Almost Another Black Maria Moment

Global UpfrontNov 4, 2024November 4, 20240

View From The Gallery By Mahmud Jega Nigeria Police is not exactly new to public relations scandal, but last Friday’s episode, when it charged 32

Nigeria: Police Dismiss Woman Inspector, Sergeant Over Rape Of Detained 17-year-old Female Suspect In Edo State

Global UpfrontNov 4, 2024November 4, 20240

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the dismissal of a woman Inspector Edith Uduma and Sergeant Abraham Uzuobor over their roles during and after

Abuja: Police Arrest 113 Chinese, Malaysian Nationals, 17 Nigerians Over Cybercrimes

Global UpfrontNov 4, 2024November 4, 20240

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Sunday said its operatives have arrested 130 suspects for high-level cybercrimes, hacking whose activities were threatening national security. Police