President Tinubu is accused of knowing about police corruption, leading to calls for a mufti to investigate the allegations.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
President Tinubu is accused of knowing about police corruption, leading to calls for a mufti to investigate the allegations.
Who's involved
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Part of
President Tinubu pushes for a state police bill while investigations into political misuse and local criminal justice allegations are underway in Nigeria.Also in this story
- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is accused of responsibility for political violence and demands an impartial police investigation.
- Ikechukwu Emetu urges police to investigate recruitment claims and denies allegations against Tinubu's supporters.
- Officials allegedly used a private SPV company for a land acquisition scheme in Enugu State.
The entities involved
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
- The Trump administration has shifted its stance on Nigeria, moving from a critic to an admirer of President Tinubu's leadership, accompanied by discussions of potential US aid and political support.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) is campaigning across Ebonyi State, with Anthony Ani as a candidate, while Bola Ahmed Tinubu is also involved.
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Nigeria Police Force
Nigerian government agency.
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mufti
Islamic jurist qualified to issue a nonbinding opinion on a point of Islamic law
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- President Tinubu, a leader in Nigeria, spoke at an event held in Lagos on October 19, 2026.