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President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian senators to amend the Constitution to allow for the establishment of state police to better address security challenges.

A Nigerian lawmaker has called for an investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on former presidential candidate Peter Obi following a political rally.

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian National Assembly to amend the constitution to allow for the creation of state police in response to the country’s escalating security challenges.

A Nigerian lawmaker has urged the acting Inspector-General of Police to investigate an attack on Peter Obi's convoy that left vehicles damaged but spared the former presidential candidate.

Rwandan police warned Nigerian content creator Joe Bassey against filming on roads, emphasizing it is unsafe and against road safety regulations.

Nigerian influencer Papaya Ex denies police claims of wrongdoing, asserting her intent to focus on film and content creation after alleging she was assaulted during a police encounter.

Nigerian influencer Papaya Ex has accused a police officer of assaulting her during a late-night incident in Lagos.

A Nigerian TikToker named Mirabel is under police custody after falsely alleging that she was raped, which led to public outrage and financial gain through donations.

The Nigerian police chief has committed to ensuring the protection of oil sector facilities during a meeting with lawmakers.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has condemned the Nigerian Police for using tear gas against protesters at the National Assembly, calling the action anti-democratic.

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

Nigerian journalist Ahmed Isah Sakpe has been detained by police over allegations of cyberbullying and defamation involving a government official.

Ghanaian police arrested 12 Nigerians in a raid targeting a prostitution ring following a complaint from a Nigerian woman alleging trafficking.

The Nigerian Police have deployed an armed tactical squad to combat recent attacks and kidnappings in Niger State.

Three children have been abducted by gunmen in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, escalating concerns about child safety in the area.

The Nigerian Police are investigating the assault and robbery of actor Ganiyu Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, by its officers, who are currently in custody.

The Nigeria Police Force is investigating Nzube Ikeji, a socialite accused of pretending to be the Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a Romanian woman out of $2.5 million.

The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated $23,000 to a victim in the Cayman Islands who was scammed in an international romance scam allegedly involving a Nigerian suspect.

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested eight suspected criminals during coordinated operations across the state, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local groups.

A Nigerian court has mandated an investigation into evidence tampering in a N10bn fraud trial following a confession by a court official regarding interference by one of the defendants.

The Nigeria Police Force is investigating a documentary alleging that a Nigerian socialite impersonated the Crown Prince of Dubai to defraud an international victim.

Six suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Edo State following a joint operation by the police and the Nigerian Army in response to intelligence from a kidnapped victim.

Nigerian police have rescued over 300 hostages and killed dozens of suspected militants during security operations in response to rising kidnappings and armed attacks.

An international operation led by Spanish and German police, supported by Europol, resulted in the arrest of 34 individuals believed to be connected to the international criminal organization "Black Axe," which is considered highly structured and organized.

The national police of Spain, in collaboration with German authorities and Europol, arrested 34 individuals, significantly disrupting the activities of the infamous Nigerian crime organization known as 'Black Axe'.

A 33-year-old Nigerian woman dies after being severely beaten by her ex-boyfriend, who was arrested by police immediately following the attack.

The Nigerian police have arrested the driver involved in a car crash on a Lagos highway that resulted in two fatalities and injuries to boxer Anthony Joshua.

Nigerian police are searching for the driver of a lorry involved in a crash that injured British boxer Anthony Joshua and resulted in the deaths of his friends.