Category: PrimeNews
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The Nigerian military is facing mounting criticism over its plan to court-martial officers accused of plotting a coup, with relatives and associates of the detainees raising concerns about secrecy, due process, and access to legal representation. Sources familiar with the development said the trial is expected to commence soon, with the accused officers reportedly moved…
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The Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigeria Police Force has invited human rights activist, Israel Joe, for interrogation, citing allegations bordering on a case of a missing person, cyberbullying, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. In a letter dated April 8, 2026, and referenced CR: 3000/FID/FHQ/ABJ/GEN DVU/VOL DVU/VO2/469 21469, the police said…
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Some lawless operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Zone 7 in Abuja have been accused of extorting over ₦8.6million from a group of university students after falsely labelling them internet fraudsters and threatening them with harm if they reported the incident. The incident reportedly occurred in Gwarinpa, Abuja, where the students from…
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A new report by global human rights organisation, the Amnesty International has raised the alarm over the worsening wave of abductions across Nigeria, stating that at least 1100 people were kidnapped between January and April 2026, mostly in northern states. In a press release issued on Saturday ,11 April 2026, the organisation said President Bola…
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The Nigerian police have released human rights activist, Abdulmumin Imam, following widespread public outrage over his alleged arrest and controversial transfer from Abuja to Taraba State. Sources familiar with the development told SaharaReporters that Imam was freed after mounting pressure from Nigerians and rights groups who condemned abuse of power and a blatant violation of…
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An audio recording of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike threatening an INEC official in 2016 has resurfaced amid public outrage over his recent threat to shoot Channels TV’s Seun Okinbaloye. Wike has faced widespread criticism from civil society organisations, media groups, and opposition figures over a controversial remark in which he claimed he would have “shot”…
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Serious allegations have emerged suggesting potential undue influence on senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Sources within INEC told SaharaReporters that land allocations and financial inducements were extended to numerous top Commission officials, raising questions about the independence and credibility of…
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BREAKING: IGP Orders Urgent Submission Of Bank Details, Nominal Roll Of All Nigerian Police Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has issued a directive ordering all police formations and departments across Nigeria to submit the complete nominal roll and bank account details of officers and rank-and-file personnel under their command. The directive, contained in a police signal dated March 30, 2026, and issued from the IGP Secretariat in Abuja,…
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Passengers of United Nigeria Airlines faced potential travel disruptions after a ground incident involving one of the airline’s aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In a statement released on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the airline explained that the affected aircraft, an Embraer 190 arriving from Akanu Ibiam International Airport on Flight UN0503, “was…
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There is growing outrage in Taraba State following the continued detention of a cleric of the Global Methodist Church, Reverend Beziel, weeks after he was allegedly arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in a midnight raid. The pastor, according to sources within the church, was picked up at about 2am on…