Nigerian rapper Darlington ‘Speed Darlington’ Okoye has revealed details of what transpired between his petitioner, allegedly Burna Boy, and one of his lawyers, Deji Adeyanju, during his time in police custody in Abuja. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the rapper was arrested and detained by the police after accusing Burna Boy of allegedly having an … Read more
Stanley Alieke, the counsel to Nigerian rapper Darlington ‘Speed Darlington’ Okoye, has disclosed what his client will not do in the ongoing defamation case between him and his colleague, Burna Boy. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Speed Darlington was arrested and detained by the police after accusing Burna Boy of allegedly engaging in an inappropriate … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed to deal with hoodlums and residents who assault or kill police operatives in Nigeria. Mt Egbetokun spoke on Friday in Enugu during his visit to the Enugu State Police Command Headquarters. ‘Attacks against officers will be resisted’ Hoodlums have been attacking and killing operatives across … Read more
Two weeks after Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun ordered a comprehensive investigation into the killings of #EndBadGovernance protesters in some states by police officers, the police said the investigation has ended and it shows police officers acted professionally and did not kill anyone during the protests. In a statement on Sunday, the police … Read more
A State High Court in Nembe, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to appear before it within 42 days in connection with a N649 million accommodation debt suit. The judge, T. Y. Abasi, demanded Mr Egbetokun’s appearance following the suit filed by Darius Obienem, the owner of Euphemie Motel … Read more
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 11, Patrick Edung, on Friday, described reported clashes among some officers of different security agencies in the country as “public disgrace”. He emphasised that healthy collaboration among security agencies is critical to national security and peace in the society. It is recalled that a recent viral video … Read more
The ongoing feud between singer Dammy Krane and his colleague, Davido, has escalated further as he (Dammy Krane) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, against the latter. The petition, submitted through the Centre for Prevention of Corruption and Human Rights Abuse Initiative, was filed weeks after Dammy Krane was released from … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP,), Kayode Egbetokun, has said the crime rate in Nigeria has declined but that the Force will do more to reduce it. Mr Egbetokun spoke Friday in Abuja while addressing journalists after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The IGP said he presented a report on … Read more
Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over allegations that he fathered his colleague Mercy Chinwo’s son. The singer, in a petition filed by his lawyers, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia, asked the IGP to investigate and prosecute four social media users—Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley … Read more
The Nigerian Police, Force headquarters, Abuja, has detained some officers over an alleged extortion of N30.3 million from a Nigerian. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Friday. Mr Adejobi, an assistant police commissioner, did not disclose the identities of the officers but said they served at the … Read more
