EkoHotBlog reports that a Nigerian Civil Society Contact Group, (CSCG) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to regard strict adherence to the provision of the law as the primary consideration in the appointment of the next Inspector General of Police (IGP). CSCG, an amalgam of many Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organisations, with a primary focus … Read more
The Inspector General of Police has ordered an investigation into allegations that Governor Dapo Abiodun used N5 billion in bank-linked vouchers to influence the election outcome. The accusations, made by the PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu, include vote buying and electoral misconduct. Adebutu claims the spending on gift cards exceeds the financing limit set by the … Read more
Nigeria’s new President, Bola Tinubu, is currently in a meeting with the Nigerian security chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Woos Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign Heats Up APC Urges Court To Dismiss PDP’s Request For Televised Tribunal Proceedings … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has been released on bail. He was released from the detention of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors Are … Read more
The police have many old and dilapidated barracks in Lagos. The building regulatory body in the state has even marked some of them as inhabitable. This reality has spurred the Lagos government and the police authorities into action as they are set to “regenerate” the old barracks. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
The IGP has ordered an investigation into the death of Inspector Atobaloye. Atobaloye was posted to Kogi on the 1st of April, 2023 but failed to report and went missing. He resurface on the 19th of April 2023 in a drunken state and was detained for absence from duty and drunkenness. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force historically has a fraught relationship with civilians. However, Disu became the Lagos RRS commander with the mindset that police officers can be the “good guys” as he christened his men. The policemen under his wing truly showed themselves to be the good guys through their constant display of professionalism and humanity. … Read more
IGP Usman Baba is meeting with Commissioners of police and others in the FCT at the Goodluck Jonathan Peace Keeping Center. The meeting is being attended by top police officers and will cover different topics. The conference comes after governorship elections were held in 28 states in Nigeria on March 18, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
IGP has announced a restriction of vehicular movement ahead of Saturday polls. Security aides will also be ban from polling units. It was noted that the ban will take effect from 12noon till 6pm. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the an order to restrict the movement of vehicles on Saturday has been given by the … Read more
The Inspector General of Police calls for caution from Nigerians heading into the elections. Speaking of the threats that await, Usman Alkali Baba reveals that criminal elements such as the bandits, terrorists and members of the proscribed secessionist organization (IPOB) remain on watchful list. Nigeria decides today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General … Read more
The IGP has initiated an investigation into the governors for allegedly making incendiary remarks regarding the Naira redesign policy. He said despite the investigation, the governors who have been found guilty of inciting comments cannot be prosecuted because they enjoy immunity. Baba made this known on Wednesday while speaking with journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Police have barred all state security outfits from elections security management. Only security personnel assigned for the election duty would be allowed. The IGP stated that the ban on the unauthorized sirens and tinted glasses is still in place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has directed that all … Read more
A court has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of IGP Usman Baba. The suit was instituted by Michael Idoko against President Muhammadu Buhari and four others. Justice James Omotoso dismissed the suit because the plaintiff lacked the legal right to institute it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has … Read more
The Nigerian IGP has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the upcoming 2023 elections. The meeting aims to equip senior police officers with practical approaches to curbing electoral violence during the election process. The one-day training seminar, with participants from various organizations, will take place on February 20th in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The IGP has launched an election evaluation team ahead of the 2023 general elections. AIG Garba Baba Umar has been chosen to lead the team. According to the spokeswoman for the force, the constitution backs the IG’s efforts to deliver safe, secure, and genuine general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police has redeployed DIGs, AIGs, CPs to various departments, commands, formations. The police chief said the move is in line with his manpower development policy of appointing the right people for the right jobs. He said the posting of the CPs to commands is pending the approval of the Police Service Commission. … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police recently recommended a new CP for Lagos State. The recommendation elicited various reactions on social media as elections draw nearer. The Police in Lagos have clarified where things stand as far as the Force leadership in the state is concerned. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says … Read more
The IGP sent a letter to the police commission recommending Frank Mba to be the next commissioner of police in Ogun. Besides Mba, the police boss recommended Idowu Owohunwa as Lagos police commissioner. The police commission confirmed the receipt of the recommendations and will consider them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
Arase was Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from 2015 to 2016. President Muhammadu Buhari recently appointed him as the chairman of the police commission. The Senate confirmed the appointment after receiving a letter from the president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has confirmed the nomination of a former Inspector General of Police Solomon … Read more
Buhari has extended the tenure of the IGP Usman Baba. The Minister of police affairs stated that the police boss will not be retiring midway into the 2023 elections. The minister explained the Police Act 2020 has changed the rules for an IGP’s retirement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the … Read more