Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun revealed on Friday that intelligence suggests foreign mercenaries are involved in the planned nationwide protests. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun advised Nigerians to exercise caution and reconsider joining any protest group. Egbetokun stated that while some groups advocate for peaceful demonstrations, others promote violent protests, raising concerns about their…

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a senior advocate and human rights activist, has formally notified the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of planned public meetings, rallies, and processions organized by the Take It Back Movement, a non-governmental body, and other patriotic Nigerians and groups. In a letter dated July 26, 2024, Adegboruwa, writing as solicitor to the Take…

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the bustling Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State on Friday, injuring a young girl. The blast occurred around 12:30 PM, according to resident Ali Hassan. Captain Muhammad Shehu, spokesman for the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed the incident…

The Nigeria Police Force has deployed 4,200 officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to prevent violence during the planned nationwide protest on August 1. The protest, organized by human rights activists and youths, aims to express displeasure over hunger and hardship. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the deployment is aimed…

Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has opened up about his decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu, who recently paid a courtesy visit to the APC National Working Committee in Abuja, attributed his defection to the dictatorial behavior of his former principal,…

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to provide security cover for the demonstrators ahead of the planned nationwide protest in August. The protest, scheduled to hold from August 1 to August 10, is against the current economic hardship in the country. The TUC President, Festus Osifo, briefed…

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo community is mourning the loss of its President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the age of 82. According to a statement released by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, the renowned leader died after a brief illness. Chief Iwuanyanwu was a highly respected figure in the…