The Nigeria Police Force has directed its commanders to enforce a Federal High Court ruling that halts the local government elections scheduled for tomorrow in Rivers State. This follows an incident early Friday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara led a delegation to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in Port Harcourt to prevent an … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has advised residents of Edo State to cast their votes in the upcoming governorship election on Saturday and return home immediately after voting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba, who is overseeing security for the election, emphasized that only accredited individuals would be … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that with the implementation of the digital Central Motor Registry Information System (e-CMR), officers will no longer need to stop vehicle owners to check their documents. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared this update on Wednesday night via his account on the X platform, explaining that police … Read more
Security operatives have taken control of the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, amid rumors of the monarch’s death. Personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have been deployed to the palace. Reports indicate that the palace gate has been locked by the security operatives. … Read more
Andrew Wynne, a British national recently declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, has stated that he will not surrender to authorities, citing fears for his life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that police announced on Monday a N20 million bounty on Wynne and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, accusing them of attempting to overthrow President Bola … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has returned the passport of award-winning investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka, days after it was seized during his detention at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, the West Africa Regional Editor at The Conversation Africa, received his passport back on Friday. He was accompanied to the DSS office in … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) confirmed the promotion of 684 senior police officers on Friday, August 30, following the first plenary meeting of its new board. The meeting, chaired by DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), included DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), Commissioner and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a new summons to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the union’s Secretary General, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, for questioning regarding serious allegations. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more
The Management of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced plans to introduce written examinations as a prerequisite for promotion within the Nigerian Police Force. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and capacity of personnel management in the force. The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), disclosed this during a meeting with … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force is currently investigating a shooting incident involving police officers assigned to Barrister Wale Fapohunda, which took place in the Surulere area of Lagos State on August 8, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the arrested suspect attempted to shoot one Vincent during a verbal altercation regarding a second-hand phone, but tragically … Read more
Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Saturday rejected the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) explanation for the Wednesday night raid on Labour House, the NLC headquarters in Abuja. The NLC accused the police of being economical with the truth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that During an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, NLC leaders … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that the recent raid at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) secretariat was not directed at the NLC, its staff, or leadership. In a statement released on Friday, Police Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi explained that the operation targeted a suspected criminal traced to a shop … Read more
The Police Service Commission announced that training for successful applicants from the 2022 Constable Recruitment will begin on August 10, with specialist recruits starting two months later. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission announced on Monday that training for successful applicants from the 2022 Constable Recruitment exercise will commence on August 10, 2024. … Read more
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun warns against violent protests in Nigeria under #EndBadGovernance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning against any attempts to replicate the recent protests in Kenya under the guise of #EndBadGovernance. Speaking at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday during a strategic … Read more
Crypto billionaire Linus Williams, known as BLord, was arrested in Abuja on charges of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud, with an ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Police Force. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, a prominent crypto billionaire, in … Read more
Nasarawa State Police, in collaboration with the military, eliminated two armed robbery suspects in a shootout during an operation in Karu Local Government Zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has reported that its officers, in collaboration with the military, eliminated two armed robbery suspects during a … Read more
Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, intervenes in the dispute between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force over the rejected recruitment list of 10,000 constables and specialists, amid allegations of corruption and irregularities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid escalating tensions between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police … Read more
Two police officers were killed and one injured in a nighttime attack by armed criminals at Opobo Junction checkpoint in Abia State, causing widespread panic among locals. Two officers of the Nigeria Police Force were reportedly murdered on Friday night when a group of dangerous criminals attacked a police checkpoint at the well-known Opobo Junction, … Read more
The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission (PSC) called in President Bola Tinubu to dismiss the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged interference in the recent recruitment of police constables. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the union voiced its concerns during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, where members accused … Read more
Arrested Abuja Journalist Released From Police Custody On Bail. Onuorah was granted bail by the Enugu State Police Command after being allegedly abducted by men from the Ebonyi Police Command. The management of Globalupfront Newspapers stands by Onuorah and insists that the police station is not a court of law for defamation cases. the Nigeria … Read more