The Nigeria Police Force has announced the commencement of full enforcement of mandatory third-party vehicle insurance across the country, effective February 1, 2025.This was disclosed by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, emphasizing that vehicle owners must ensure compliance to avoid legal repercussions.With this directive, law enforcement officers will intensify road checksContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Police Begin Full Enforcement of Mandatory Third-Party Vehicle Insurance Nationwide”
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Breaking: Police Service Commission Orders Immediate Retirement of Senior Officers Exceeding Service Limits
In a decisive move to enforce service regulations and ensure institutional rejuvenation, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has ordered the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60.The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sending ripples throughContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Police Service Commission Orders Immediate Retirement of Senior Officers Exceeding Service Limits”
Nigerian Police Slam Sowore Over ‘Misleading’ Claims on IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure
Appointment is Legal, Duly Confirmed by Police Council, Force Headquarters Declares The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has categorically dismissed as false and misleading the claims made by activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, regarding the legitimacy of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s tenure. In a strongly worded statement released on its official X handle,ContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Police Slam Sowore Over ‘Misleading’ Claims on IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure”
Deadly Showdown: Police Gun Down Five Kidnappers, Rescue Three Victims in Fierce Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Shootout
In a dramatic and high-stakes operation, operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit neutralized five suspected kidnappers in a deadly shootout along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The successful rescue mission also saw three abducted victims freed unscathed, while authorities recovered an AK-47 rifle, 10 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition, and a staggering ₦5.2 million, suspectedContinueContinue reading “Deadly Showdown: Police Gun Down Five Kidnappers, Rescue Three Victims in Fierce Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Shootout”
Defiance in the Dock: Sowore Pleads Not Guilty to Cybercrime Charges as Protesters Demand Justice
In a dramatic courtroom face-off, human rights activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore has pleaded not guilty to cybercrime charges filed against him by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The case, which has sparked national outrage, was heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Liman.Sowore, known for his relentlessContinueContinue reading “Defiance in the Dock: Sowore Pleads Not Guilty to Cybercrime Charges as Protesters Demand Justice”
CODWA Condemns Nigerian Police for “Colonial-Era Tactics” in Sowore’s Indefinite Detention
The Community Outreach for Development and Welfare Advocacy (CODWA) has vehemently condemned the indefinite detention of renowned human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the Nigerian Police, describing it as a gross abuse of power and a calculated attempt to stifle dissent and free speech.Sowore, a prominent voice for social justice and good governance in Nigeria,ContinueContinue reading “CODWA Condemns Nigerian Police for “Colonial-Era Tactics” in Sowore’s Indefinite Detention”
Controversy Brews as Nigerian Police Chief Egbetokun Extends Retirement Date to 2027 Amid Allegations of Manipulation
In a development raising serious concerns about governance and transparency within Nigeria’s Police Force, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has allegedly manipulated his service records to extend his tenure from the mandatory retirement date of September 2024 to October 2027. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters reveal this controversial adjustment, sparking outrage and criticism fromContinueContinue reading “Controversy Brews as Nigerian Police Chief Egbetokun Extends Retirement Date to 2027 Amid Allegations of Manipulation”
BREAKING: Sowore Detained Indefinitely After Rejecting ‘Illegal’ Bail Conditions Imposed by Nigerian Police
In a dramatic turn of events, human rights activist and vocal government critic, Omoyele Sowore, has been detained indefinitely by the Nigeria Police Force after rejecting what he described as “illegal” bail conditions. The fiery activist’s detention has sparked widespread discourse on the Nigerian police’s use of bail conditions to stifle dissent and clamp downContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Sowore Detained Indefinitely After Rejecting ‘Illegal’ Bail Conditions Imposed by Nigerian Police”
“History Made: Betty Otimenyin Becomes Edo State’s First Female Commissioner of Police”
In a groundbreaking development for Edo State and Nigeria’s law enforcement history, Betty Otimenyin officially assumed duty today, Monday, January 27, 2025, as the first female Commissioner of Police in Edo State. The announcement, which was made through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, has been met with widespread celebration across theContinueContinue reading ““History Made: Betty Otimenyin Becomes Edo State’s First Female Commissioner of Police””
TIB Movement Demands Resignation of Police Spokesman Adejobi Over Controversial Warrantless Entry Comment
In a bold and uncompromising move, the Take It Back (TIB) Movement has called for the immediate resignation of Nigerian police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, following his contentious remark defending police officers’ ability to enter private properties without a warrant. The comment, which has sparked outrage nationwide, has been described as a dangerous precedent that underminesContinueContinue reading “TIB Movement Demands Resignation of Police Spokesman Adejobi Over Controversial Warrantless Entry Comment”
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