State Police Bill hits roadblock in states
Unless something decisive happens in the next 12 days, the push for state police, widely canvassed as a response to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, is facing a fresh hurdle at the state Houses of Assembly, with only four states -Edo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers having so far approved the proposed constitutional amendment
FSARS disbandment: #EndSARS convener, Segun Awosanya, kicks
.Says ‘IGP taken us back to the dark days’ Victor Ogunyinka Following the directive of the acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, that the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (FSAR) should be disbanded, the convener of the #ENDSARS, #ReformPoliceNG campaign, Segun Awosanya, has stated that this decision is a step in the wrong direction. The […]
Opinion Poll: Nigerians most impressed by Moghalu at Presidential Debate
Victor Ogunyinka In the wake of the January 19 Presidential Debate, Nigerians on social media were mostly impressed by the performance of former Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) with 58 per cent of the respondents giving their votes to him, Professor Moghalu was followed by motivational speaker, […]
Frank Mba replaces Jimoh Moshood as Police PRO
Former Police spokesman, Frank Mba, ACP, has been named the new force Public Relations Officer. Mba studied law at the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian bar in 2002. The police spokesman, who hails from Ezimo in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, was the best graduating cadet inspector in academics at […]
Nigerians react to Abba Moro’s claim that APC’s ‘change’ brought pains
Victor Ogunyinka Former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, has criticised the All Progressive Congress (APC), stating that their administration of change brought pains. But Nigerians are gobsmacked and cannot keep calm. Moro, who is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial candidate for Benue South, incurred the wrath of Nigerians as they dug out news about […]
#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay: Nigerians send emotional messages to military
Victor Ogunyinka Every January 15 is the Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Nigerians have been pouring glowing tributes to the military especially for their relentless efforts in fighting terrorism in faraway northeast of the country. Along with the President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki and Chief Justice of […]
