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IGP Disowns Fake WhatsApp Message on Protests, Warns Against Misinformation
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has publicly disassociated himself from a circulating WhatsApp message that allegedly originates from him and addresses upcoming nationwide protests.
This message, which has been widely shared on social media, allegedly includes a statement from the IGP advising against participation in protests in Lagos, suggesting that protestors should consider starting in their own states instead.
In response to the circulating message, the IGP released a statement through the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement clarified that the message circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms is not a genuine communication from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
According to the statement, the content of the message, which questions and offers opinions about the protests, does not reflect the official stance or values of the NPF.
The Nigeria Police Force emphasized its commitment to maintaining peace and order across the country. The Force encourages all citizens to engage in peaceful and constructive activities that promote national progress and unity.
The statement also warned against the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, highlighting that such actions are criminal offenses under the Cybercrime law.
With a nationwide protest planned from August 1st to 10th by various groups, particularly youth organizations, aimed at drawing attention to the ongoing economic hardships in Nigeria, the police reiterated that they will only communicate through their official channels.
They urged the public to disregard any unofficial messages purportedly from the police that could incite unrest or division.
The House of Representative plan to start an awareness for the cause of gender-based violence on the streets of Abuja on Monday. The government aim to spread the awareness and reduce the forms of gender violence in the country.
The peaceful march will start at 8am from the Speaker’s Car Park, National Assembly Complex, and will end at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters.
Details of the March was discusses at the House of assembly, 1000 participants will be attending which will also include the representatives and members of the public. This awareness is a sign of national unity and fighting for justice to restore stability in the country.
The Labour Party (LP) has firmly rejected claims that it is collaborating with President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the 2027 elections.
The allegations, made by human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju in a viral video, were addressed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh.
The LP emphasized its role as the leading opposition party, with its National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, consistently criticizing the current administration’s policies.
The party highlighted its post-2023 election efforts to hold the government accountable while advocating for reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system.
According to Ifoh, the LP remains committed to credible governance and dismissed any insinuations of collusion as baseless.
Describing Adeyanju’s claims as damaging and unfounded, the party challenged him to provide evidence to support his allegations.
The LP reaffirmed its stance as a principled opposition force determined to ensure fair and transparent leadership selection processes in the country.
A 25-year-old Indian man, Rohitash Kumar, narrowly escaped being cremated alive in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, after being mistakenly declared dead by hospital staff.
Kumar, who had hearing and speech difficulties, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday following an epileptic seizure. A doctor declared him dead without conducting a mandatory postmortem examination, and his body was sent for cremation.
As the funeral pyre was about to be lit, witnesses noticed Kumar’s body moving. He was immediately taken back to the hospital, where he died the next day during treatment.
The incident has led to the suspension of three doctors, with police launching an investigation into the negligence. Authorities have promised strict action to prevent such errors in the future.
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