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Image of explosion used to depict explosion at Bayelsa Secretariat

Suspected IED Detonated at Bayelsa Secretariat Complex, One Arrested

Ayo Olowo

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex. The development triggered panic, a swift security response and a temporary disruption of official activities. The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, prompting immediate intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command and other security agencies. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa […]

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PROTEST: Court grants Lagos request restricting protests to Freedom Park, Peace Park

Ayo Olowo

The Lagos state government, on Monday secured a court order restricting protesters to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park, Ketu. Emmanuel Ogundare, the judge at the Lagos high court, granted the restriction order on Tuesday while ruling on an ex parte application filed by Lawal Pedro, the state’s attorney-general. While moving his application, Pedro argued […]

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Tonto Dikeh blasts Tunde Ednut for mocking her after VeryDarkMan’s release from police custody

Ayo Olowo

Feisty Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has lambasted blogger Tunde Ednut for seemingly mocking her following social media critic, VeryDarkMan’s release from police custody. Recall that VeryDarkMan was dragged to the police by Dikeh over his claim that the actress and her colleague, Iyabo Ojo’s interests in late singer Mohbad’s case weren’t genuine. Tunde Ednut shared […]

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Naira Marley, Sam Larry sue police, magistrate for violation of fundamental rights, demand N40m

Ayo Olowo

Singer and Marlian Record label boss, Abdulazeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Samson Eletu, known as Sam Larry, have filed a fundamental rights suit to challenge their continued detention over the death of 27-year-old singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad. Joined as defendants in the suit filed before the Federal High Court […]

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Shettima Decorates new Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun

PHOTOS: Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun decorated by Shettima

Ayo Olowo

The newly appointed inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun was on Tuesday decorated with the rank of IGP by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The decoration of Egbetokun took place at the presidential villa. Recall that on Monday, President Bola Tinubu approved the immediate retirement of all security chiefs — including former IGP Usman Baba. Profile of […]

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Governorship Elections: Anybody who wants to disrupt the system should be ready to die – Police warns

Ayo Olowo

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned anybody who wants to disrupt the governorship and state assembly elections on Saturday. There is heightened tension ahead of the elections, with political parties and their supporters, fuelling fears of election-day violence. Police commands across different states have however assured Nigerians of adequate security as they troop out to […]

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