Nathaniel Bassey petitions IGP over paternity allegations, defamation

Nathaniel Bassey petitions IGP over paternity allegations, defamation

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

Police officers detained for alleged N30 million extortion

Police officers detained for alleged N30 million extortion

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

Police arrest man for allegedly defrauding POS operator of N21 million

Police arrest man for allegedly defrauding POS operator of N21 million

The police said they have arrested a man for allegedly defrauding a female PoS operator of N21 million. The suspect is identified as Gift Okechukwu Igwe while the victim is Chinwe Mathias. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post via his X handle on Friday. Mr Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, … Read more

Senate asks IGP to compel CAC RG to appear for budget defence

Senate asks IGP to compel CAC RG to appear for budget defence

The Senate Committee on Finance has asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to compel the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq, to appear before it within 24 hours to defend the commission’s budget for the 2024 fiscal year. Chairman of the Committee, Sani Musa, gave the directive on Wednesday after … Read more