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SOCIETY

Photos Of Charms And Weapons Recovered From Yoruba Nation Agitators In Lagos State

The Lagos State Police Command has recently recovered some charms and weapons from some elements parading themselves as Yoruba Nation Army. Two of the agitators were reportedly arrested at Ikeja where they besieged a Police station and started shouting that Yoruba Nation has taken over. While narrating the incident that led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the charms and weapons, the Public Relations officer of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a report he shared via the official social media page of the Lagos State Police Command, said that about fifteen (15) Yoruba Nation Agitators stormed a Police station at Alausa Ikeja and started shouting that Yoruba Nation has taken over.

  3 days ago ago
Photos Of Charms And Weapons Recovered From Yoruba Nation Agitators In Lagos State

SOCIETY

Lagos Police Dismiss Police Officer After Extorting 98,000 From A Man Using POS Operator

The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday announced the dismissal of Sgt. Ekpo Shimuyere, who was attached to the Sogunle Division, for extorting a young man of N98,000. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told journalists that the command’s Provost Department had already disrobed the dismissed sergeant.

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Lagos Police Dismiss Police Officer After Extorting 98,000 From A Man Using POS Operator

JUSTICE

FHC Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho Announces Commencement of 2023 Annual Vacation

Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), has announced the commencement of the court's annual vacation for the year 2023. In a statement released in Abuja by Dr. Catherine Oby-Christopher, the FHC's Assistant Director of Information, Justice Tsoho stated that the vacation would begin on July 24 and conclude on September 25.

  13 hours ago ago
FHC Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho Announces Commencement of 2023 Annual Vacation

SOCIETY

Police sergeant who extorted N98k out of N100k he saw in victim account, dismissed by police

According to a news that was published by the VANGUARD NEWSPAPER online this morning, it was reported that the Police Command in Lagos State, has announced the dismissal of Sergeant Ekpo Shimuyere, attached to Sogunle Division for extorting a young man of N98,000 of his money. It was reported that the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told newsmen yesterday, Wednesday, that the Provost Department of the Command, had already disrobed the dismissed sergeant.

  1 day ago ago
Police sergeant who extorted N98k out of N100k he saw in victim account, dismissed by police

JUSTICE

Photos as police arrest two Yoruba Nation agitators in Lagos State

In a news that was published on the Twitter handle of the Lagos State Police Command, this afternoon, it was reported that the police officers in Lagos State, have arrested two Yoruba Nation Agitators in the early hours of today, as the agitators, numbering up to fifteen, had stormed Alausa Police Division at about 05:35am today, chanting, "Yoruba Nation has taken over," and in the process, injured some police officers who were attempting to disperse them.

  5 days ago ago
Photos as police arrest two Yoruba Nation agitators in Lagos State

SOCIETY

Lagos Police Sergeant fired for extorting a young man of N98,000

The Nigerian Police Force Lagos State Command has declared that Sergeant Ekpo Shimuyere from the Sogunle Division has been fired from his position for illegally extorting the sum of N98, 000 from a youngster. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who serves as the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, stated on Wednesday that Shimuyere was terminated from his position and stripped of his uniform by the Provost Department of the command for extorting N98, 000 from a young man.

  1 day ago ago
Lagos Police Sergeant fired for extorting a young man of N98,000

SOCIETY

Police sergeant dismissed for extorting ₦98,000 from POS operator

In a recent development, the Lagos State Police Command has taken action against police misconduct by dismissing Sergeant Ekpo Shimuyere, who was stationed at the Sogunle Division. The dismissal comes in response to his alleged extortion of a young man, during which he reportedly seized the victim's phone and utilized a Point of Sale (POS) operator to transfer a substantial sum of money.

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Police sergeant dismissed for extorting ₦98,000 from POS operator

OTHERS

Important Facts About Presidential Election Petition Judges, 14 Key Points to Note

The panel of judges for the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja was recently unveiled to the public. Comprised of five judges from different divisions of the Court of Appeal, these judges hold notable credentials and have presided over high-profile cases in the past. Here are 14 key points to consider about these judges:

  17 days ago ago
Important Facts About Presidential Election Petition Judges, 14 Key Points to Note

SOCIETY

Policeman Who Extorted His Victim Of 98,000 naira, Dismissed In Lagos

A Policeman identified as Sergeant Ekpo Shimuyere who was attached to Sogunle Division, was recently dismissed from the service of the Nigerian Police Force after he reportedly extorted his Victim of 98,000 naira in Lagos state. Photo: Sergeant Ekpo Shimuyere being derobed in Lagos. According to the report on Vanguard News, the Public Relations officer of the Lagos state Police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the dismissal of the erring Policeman, revealed that sergeant Ekpo collected the phone of his victim after which he used a POS operator to transfer 98,000 naira out of the victim's account.

  2 days ago ago
Policeman Who Extorted His Victim Of 98,000 naira, Dismissed In Lagos

POLITICS

Don’t attend to frivolities in office – Akeredolu tells Tinubu

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has advised President Bola Tinubu to focus on the important tasks ahead and avoid getting distracted by trivial matters. In a statement released on Monday, Akeredolu emphasized the need for Tinubu's administration to prioritize socio-economic programs and refrain from gloating over electoral victories.

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Don’t attend to frivolities in office – Akeredolu tells Tinubu

POLITICS

What I told leading aspirants who came to me and urged me to contest Speaker seat again-Gbajabiamia

According to a news that was published by the Punch Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, during a meeting with aspirants of the speaker position of the 10th Assembly last night, has recalled how some members of the House, persuaded him to seek a second term as the Speaker, despite the fact that he is from Lagos State in the South-West geopolitics zone, as the President-elect, Chief Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

  15 days ago ago
What I told leading aspirants who came to me and urged me to contest Speaker seat again-Gbajabiamia

JUSTICE

Yoruba Nation Agitators Storm Lagos Police Station, Injure Policemen; Arrests Made

According to Vangaurd News report, In a shocking turn of events yesterday, members of the Yoruba Nation Agitators staged a protest that escalated into a chaotic scene at the Alausa Police Division in the Ikeja area of Lagos. The group, armed with their cause and determination, descended upon the police station, resulting in clashes with law enforcement officers.

  5 days ago ago
Yoruba Nation Agitators Storm Lagos Police Station, Injure Policemen; Arrests Made

JUSTICE

Lagos police arrest Yoruba nation agitators

Lagos State Police Command arrested two Yoruba protesters. Police said they were arrested early Sunday when demonstrators attacked the Arausa police station chanting "The Yoruba Nation has passed". In a series of tweets posted by Lagos Police Command @LagosPoliceNG signed by Lagos Police Commissioner Benjamin Hundeyin, police confirmed that some officers were also injured while trying to calm the assailants.

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Lagos police arrest Yoruba nation agitators

JUSTICE

Police Apprehend Yoruba Nation Agitators in Lagos After Violent Clash

According to Vangaurd News report, In the early hours of this morning, the Lagos State Police Command successfully arrested two individuals involved in the Yoruba Nation agitation movement. The incident unfolded when a group of fifteen agitators forcefully entered the Alausa Police Division, causing a tumultuous scene and leaving several police officers injured.

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Police Apprehend Yoruba Nation Agitators in Lagos After Violent Clash

POLITICS

Tinubu Is A Polarizing Figure; He Would've Scored More Votes If He Was Popular – Dr. Constance Ikokwu

Political analyst Dr. Constance Ikokwu maintains that the margin of victory between Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), and Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the president-elect of Nigeria, suggests that the former governor of Lagos was not well-liked in the nation.

  7 days ago ago
Tinubu Is A Polarizing Figure; He Would've Scored More Votes If He Was Popular – Dr. Constance Ikokwu

POLITICS

Tinubu Is A Polarizing Figure; He Would've Scored More Votes If He Was Popular – Dr. Ikokwu

Dr. Constance Ikokwu, a political analyst, argues that the close election results show that former Lagos governor and Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi was not popular with voters. She points to the victories of People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar and president-elect Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

  7 days ago ago
Tinubu Is A Polarizing Figure; He Would've Scored More Votes If He Was Popular – Dr. Ikokwu

POLITICS

Tinubu, Sanwoolu, Wike, Fubura, Others Will Fight – Primate Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has predicted that there will be conflicts between newly elected politicians and their predecessors in the next administration at both the state and national levels in Nigeria. According to a statement from his media aide, Primate Ayodele believes that these disputes will lead to division and hinder progress in the country and some states.

  12 days ago ago
Tinubu, Sanwoolu, Wike, Fubura, Others Will Fight – Primate Ayodele

SOCIETY

2 Eko Electricity Distribution Company Staff Electrocuted To Death In Lagos

In a sad turn of events, two officials of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) have been electrocuted in the Obalande area of Lagos Island, Daily Trust reports. The information was made public by spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin. The police spokesperson stated that the case was reported at the Lion Building Police Division by another staff of EKEDC.

  11 days ago ago
2 Eko Electricity Distribution Company Staff Electrocuted To Death In Lagos

SOCIETY

Two EKEDC Staff got Electrocuted in Lagos

On Sunday, the Police Command in Lagos State confirmed the electrocution of two Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) employees in Lagos. The incident occurred in the Obalande neighborhood of Lagos Island. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, confirmed the incident to Newsmen.

  12 days ago ago
Two EKEDC Staff got Electrocuted in Lagos

POLITICS

Tinubu Is A Polarizing Figure; He Would've Scored More Votes If He Was Popular—Dr. Constance Ikokwu

According to political analyst Dr. Constance Ikokwu, the margin of victory between Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the president-elect of Nigeria, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), suggests that the former governor of Lagos was not well-liked in the country.

  7 days ago ago
Tinubu Is A Polarizing Figure; He Would've Scored More Votes If He Was Popular—Dr. Constance Ikokwu