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Old report of deceased police deputy commissioner resurfaces online

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A Facebook account, Peter Obi for President PFP, has claimed that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Guri, died inside his office in Abuja...

Video does not show ransom meant for kidnappers in Nigeria

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing bundles of naira notes being arranged in a car boot has circulated online alongside a claim that it shows ransom being...

Claim that video shows bandits receiving arms supply is MISLEADING

Security Fatimah Quadri -
A viral video alongside a claim that bandits and kidnappers have received arms supply and new hunting tools from an helicopter has circulated online. In the...

Police commit to press freedom, pledge to partner media against disinformation

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to intensify efforts in tackling misinformation and disinformation in the country, recognizing their potential to incite...

EXPLAINER: What to know about third-party vehicle insurance, police enforcement in Nigeria

Insights Opeyemi Kehinde -
DESPITE many motorists expressing concerns about poor awareness campaigns, the Nigerian Police Force across the Federation has announced the commencement and enforcement of the...

Serving as Lagos police commissioner is NOT prerequisite for IG appointment

Government Policy Abdullahi Muritala -
AN X user, @datarpro, has claimed that only police officers who have served as a Commissioner of Police in Lagos State can be appointed...

Claims of mass kidnapping in Oyo, state of emergency in South West are FALSE

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN X user, @Voiceofigbos, has claimed that 50 people, including five Nigerian soldiers, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Oyo State, and as a...

LIVE-CHECK: Ondo 2024 governorship election kicks off

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By Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition. The Ondo State 2024 Governorship Election kicks off Saturday morning as voters cast their ballots to elect the next governor for...

Old photo of Igbo monarch arrested over kidnapping in Imo State resurfaces online

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN image purportedly showing a monarch from Nigeria's Southeastern region who was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over kidnapping has resurfaced online. An...

Simon Ekpa shares video of female police officer allegedly assaulted in 2022 as recent

General Fatimah Quadri -
A pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has posted a video alongside claim that some men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) generally assault their female...
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