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The protesters, under the aegis of the ‘Take It Back’ movement led by former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, trooped to the streets in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, Yobe, and other parts of Nigeria on Monday. Policemen on Monday clamped down on protesters in different parts of the country, arresting four activists in Yobe, two in Abuja, and teargassing others in …

The police in Rivers State on Monday dispersed ‘Take It Back’ protesters with teargas in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The protesters, affiliated with the ‘Take It Back Movement’, had gathered at Isaac Boro Park despite police warnings to cancel the rally. An eyewitness reported that a confrontation ensued as police confronted protesters who were demanding the repeal of …

* Outlines decisive measures to improve welfare, working conditions of personnel * Says FG has institutionalized April 7 as annual National Police Day President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to ensure a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, well-motivated and well-equipped with modern tools and technology to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. This, he said, had become necessary …

Former governors of Abia and Enugu states, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Senator Shehu Sani and ex-aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, are among those nominated for ambassadorial appointment by the federal government, according to report by Vanguard News. Vanguard gathered that they were among those being screened by security agents, pending the release of the list. Recall …

Crowds of protesters gathered in cities across the US on Saturday to denounce President Trump, in the largest nationwide show of opposition since the president took office in January. The “Hands Off” protest planners aimed to hold rallies in 1,200 locations, including in all 50 US states. Hundreds of thousands of people turned out in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New …

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to hunt down and apprehend the perpetrators of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State, which led to the deaths of over 50 people. Noting that the mindless attack saddened him, President Tinubu promised that the gunmen would be apprehended and made to face severe punishment under the law. He urged members …

The police have invited the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, to Abuja, the nation’s capital, over an alleged murder during the last Sunday’s sallah festivities in Kano. The police in Kano had earlier said they were probing the killing of a man during the procession on Sunday. The violence occurred after Emir Sanusi returned home from Eid prayers. He went to …

The 15 domestic workers, including both men and women, have been behind bars since 2019 following an accusation of theft involving missing jewellery reportedly belonging to the former First Lady.  Fresh concerns are mounting over the controversial detention of 15 domestic workers who have been held for nearly six years without trial on the orders of former First Lady Patience …

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, officially ascends the throne of his fathers today in Oyo town, Oyo State. In this exclusive interview by LASISI OLAGUNJU and SAM NWAOKO, he speaks on how he received the news of his selection, his experience during the installation rites and what he has in store for Oyo town and Yorubaland. …

The police claimed this comes in the wake of its intelligence reports that “some groups operating under the guise of civil society organisations (CSOs)” are preparing to mobilise protests across Nigeria. The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. …