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Sowore Detained After Refusing to Make Statement — Police Commissioner

August 8, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle, has explained that activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore is being held for refusing to provide a statement during police questioning. Sowore, of

Omoyele Sowore Alleges Police Broke His Hand, Moved Him to Undisclosed Location

August 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, has reportedly sustained a broken right hand while in police custody. The incident allegedly took place on the morning of

92-Year-Old Nigerian Man Accuses Police Of Son’s Death In Custody

August 2, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Festus Arhagba, a 92-year-old Nigerian man who recently returned to the country after years abroad, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of causing the death of his 50-year-old son, Kingsley Arhagba, while in custody at

Force PRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi Promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police

August 2, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigeria Police Force has elevated its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), a move approved by the Police Service Commission in recognition of his professionalism and exceptional service.

Tragedy as WAEC Candidate Dies After Being Hit by Stray Bullet During Police Chase

IGP bows to pressure, writes Senate, Vows to “Alleviate Suffering” of Retirees

July 31, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio seeking an amendment to the pension law to remove the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This

Retired Police Officer Rejects N2.8m Gratuity After 35 Years of Service, Calls It Insulting

July 26, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A retired Superintendent of Police has rejected his N2.8 million gratuity after 35 years of service, calling it “highly unacceptable.” In a viral video, he urged the IGP to investigate the meagre payment, adding that

Kogi Lecturer D!es During Alleged Hotel Romp With Student, Police Probe Incident

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A senior lecturer at Kogi State University, Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, has died in a hotel room after an alleged sexual encounter with a 22-year-old 200-level student. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, July 15.

Police confirm m8rder of UNIMED Registrar in Akure

July 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the suspected murder of Mr. Adeniran Ezekiel Imoleayo, Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, who was allegedly poisoned by two unknown assailants at his residence

Drama as Police Crash Nollywood Set, Arrest Lead Actors Mid-Shoot

July 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A dramatic incident unfolded on the set of the upcoming Nollywood movie Blue Dreams as police stormed the location and arrested three lead actors — Dove Precious Ofozoba, Queen Enebechi, and Stanley Ekwelike. The scene,

Kidnapped Imam Refutes Police Claims, Says He Paid N6.5M Ransom for Release

July 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque, has dismissed claims by the Edo State Police Command that his release was due to intense pressure from its operatives. The Imam, who also serves

First Class Graduate Recounts Police Beating Days Before Bar Ceremony

July 11, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

A First Class graduate of the Nigerian Law School has shared a harrowing account of how he was allegedly brutalised and unlawfully detained by officers of the Nigerian Police Force, Makinde Division, Oshodi, just days

Nigerian Police Respond to Viral Video of Woman Forcing Alcohol on Child to Make Her Sleep

July 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a woman giving her infant daughter alcohol to help her sleep. In the disturbing clip, the woman is seen feeding the child

“Lose we!ght in a year or lose you job” – Philippines police orders officers

June 25, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The new Philippine police chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III, has issued a warning to overweight officers, stating they must lose excess weight within a year or face removal from service. Citing Republic Act 6975, Torre

Viral video of school girl smoking cannabis from Zimbabwe, not Nigeria – Police clarify

June 19, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Nigerian Police Force has provided clarification regarding a viral video that depicts school girls smoking Indian hemp (cannabis), which was reported to have taken place in Nigeria; however, it actually occurred in Zimbabwe. In

Police Allegedly Detain Nigerian Abroad Returnee, Force Family to Pay ₦151.5 Million

May 25, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Four officers from the Nigeria Police Force are accused of kidnapping and extorting Segun Okubajo, a Nigerian citizen visiting from abroad. On May 2, 2025, legal expert Prof. Yemi Oke (SAN) submitted a petition to