Falana Blames Governors for Police Oversight Failure
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused state governors of neglecting their constitutional responsibilities in the management and oversight of the Nigeria Police Force. Falana made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television on Friday while addressing ongoing debates over the creation of state police. According to him, Nigeria does not operate a strictly […]
Police Probe Killing of Suspect in Delta, Officer Faces Prosecution
The Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State. According to police authorities, the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, after Ogidi received a parcel from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The package, which he attempted to send onward to […]
Court Restrains Police, FRSC From Fining Motorists Over Third-Party Insurance
The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and Fethe deral Road Safety Corps from imposing fines on motorists for third-party motor insurance violations without a court order. The judgment followed a suit filed by activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the FRSC. Delivering […]
Police Deploy Reinforcements to Benue Ahead of Easter
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed additional personnel to Benue State to strengthen security ahead of the 2026 Easter celebrations. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu approved the deployment of 14 units drawn from 16 Police Mobile Force (PMF) squadrons, alongside 250 officers from specialised tactical teams, to reinforce operations across the state. The development […]
Kano Police Repel Bandit Attack, One Dead, Several Injured
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State repelled an attack on its personnel during an operation to arrest a suspected bandit leader in Bichi Local Government Area, leaving one person dead and several others injured. Security sources reported that the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on March 22 following a distress call from the Tudun […]
Bayero Criticises Kano Over Sanusi Procession Approval
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has criticised the Kano State Government over what he described as preferential treatment in permitting Muhammadu Sanusi II to hold a limited procession amid ongoing tensions within the emirate. Bayero warned that the decision could be interpreted as official recognition of Sanusi, despite the unresolved legal dispute […]
Amaechi Accuses APC Of Blocking Electronic Results
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of opposing the electronic transmission of election results out of fear of losing future elections. Amaechi said opposition parties must unite to resist what he described as attempts by the APC to dominate the electoral process, warning that silence could undermine […]
Peter Obi Leads Protest Against Senate’s Election Results Decision
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja against the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, dubbed “Occupy National Assembly”, brought together Nigerian youths, pro-democracy activists, civil society groups, women’s organizations, and some members of the […]
Truck Accident Causes Gridlock On Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
Severe traffic congestion was recorded on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning following an accident involving a truck that overturned and blocked part of the roadway. The incident occurred in the early hours near the Ogere Bridge, disrupting traffic for motorists travelling towards Ibadan, Saapade, Alapako and nearby communities. The obstruction forced drivers to divert […]
