December 10, 2024

December 10, 2024

When the Police is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

On June 12, Nigeria celebrated the 25th anniversary of her democracy, marking a significant milestone for the world’s most populous black nation. This achievement underscores Nigeria’s consistent commitment to maintaining a democratic system of government over the past two and a half decades. The robustness of any democracy is reflected in the stability and functionality […]

Peter says shoot, Paul shouts hold — who will save the Nigerian Police?

By Mayowa Tijani In March 2020, I travelled to Awe, a small town in Nasarawa state to report events as they unfolded following the dethronement of Muhammad Sanusi II as the emir of Kano. In Awe, men of the Nigerian Police Force were on guard to protect the former governor of the Central Bank of […]