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Nigeria Police Force Condemns Assault on Officer in Lagos, Pledges Full Legal Action

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The Nigeria Police Force has expressed strong disapproval following the recent assault on a police officer in Lagos State on June 22, 2024, at Chevron Roundabout in Lekki. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, voiced his dismay over the incident.

The attacker, 47-year-old Oluwaseun Jacobs, a cobbler from Ajah, was swiftly apprehended and has been arraigned on three charges: assault occasioning bodily harm and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.

The court has set the next hearing for July 8, 2024, with Jacobs currently held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending further legal proceedings.

IGP Egbetokun assured all police officers of the Force’s unwavering support in the face of rights violations, emphasizing that the safety of officers is paramount. He reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate any assault on its officers and will ensure that perpetrators face the full force of the law.

The NPF urges all citizens to respect the role of the police in maintaining law and order, and to support efforts in creating a safer society.

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The Force remains committed to protecting lives and property, upholding justice, and enforcing the rule of law. Further updates on this case will be provided as legal proceedings continue.


 

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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident

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An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.

According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.

The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.

Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.


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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash

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It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.

The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.

Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.


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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law

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It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.

“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”


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