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  1. Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Ooni, and More Rally Behind State Police Amid Insecurity Concerns

    Nigeria Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Ooni, and More Rally Behind State Police Amid Insecurity Concerns

    Former President Goodluck Jonathan, alongside other notable figures, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of state police in Nigeria, asserting its necessity amid rising security concerns. This endorsement came during a "National Dialogue on the Establishment of State Police," convened...
  2. Nigeria's Police Chief Rejects State Police, Calls for NSCDC and FRSC Merger

    Nigeria Nigeria's Police Chief Rejects State Police, Calls for NSCDC and FRSC Merger

    In a national dialogue hosted by the House of Representatives in Abuja, Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, delivered a stark message: Nigeria is not yet "mature" for the implementation of state police forces. Speaking at the event themed 'Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in...
  3. Ahead of Workers' Day: NLC Presents Seven Critical Demands to Federal Government

    Nigeria Ahead of Workers' Day: NLC Presents Seven Critical Demands to Federal Government

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has put forward seven demands from the Federal Government as preparations for the upcoming Workers’ Day on May 1, 2024, gain momentum. Led by former Minister of Women’s Affairs, Pauline Tallen, the NLC emphasizes the urgent need for a new minimum wage to...
  4. [Video] Nigeria Security Overhaul: Federal and State Government Considering Establishing State Police

    Nigeria [Video] Nigeria Security Overhaul: Federal and State Government Considering Establishing State Police

    In response to escalating security challenges, the Federal Government and state governors are considering the creation of state police. The discussions, initiated during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and governors, signify a significant shift in addressing issues like kidnapping and...
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    ‘Uninvited Guest Made Away With Host’s Money, Phones At Wedding’ – Welcome To Ladun Liadi’s...

    The Lagos State Police Command is on the trail of a suspected thief, who allegedly disguised as an invited guest to steal at a wedding in the state. The incident happened on Saturday at Event Gallery, along Igando Road, Ojo area of the state, where … Read more via Welcome To Ladun Liadi’s...
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    Politics Former AIG backs creation of State police – Vanguard News

    A former Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Raimi Odofin, on Thursday said the country was mature enough for the creation of state police to strengthen machinery for tackling security challenges. Nigerian police Odofin stated this in Ibadan that the number of policemen in the country...
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    Politics Osinbajo Calls for Creation of State Police Forces in Nigeria

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that Nigeria as a country needs the service of state police forces. According to him, there are ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria's judicial system. "State police is very important because there is no federation of our size that does not have state...
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