The Nigeria Police Force has recorded 489 major electoral infractions during the 2023 general elections. A total of 781 offenders were arrested with 66 firearms recovered from electoral adversaries. The culprits will be prosecuted and the police force will collaborate with the leadership of the INEC to ensure transparency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode called for the arrest of the former Chairman of NERC, Sam Amadi. He accused Amadi of defaming the Chief Justice of Nigeria and inciting lies about meeting the President-elect. Fani-Kayode also called for Amadi’s pictures to be printed on toilet paper and used to clean dirt. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
There is tight security at NASS as Buhari presents 2023 Budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that security has been beefed up in and around the NASS complex as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2023 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. Combined teams of security agencies have been deployed at … Read more
SERAP has sued Buhari over ‘silent’ arrest, oppression of ‘Obidients‘ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday said it is suing President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over reports of intimidation and attacks on supporters of the Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi. … Read more
Panic As Fuel Tanker Falls, Spills Content In Onitsha EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire broke out at Nkwelle Ezunaka, near Onitsha, on Saturday when a petrol tanker carrying petroleum products fell into a ditch. A source said the tanker driver lost control and fell into a ditch, spilling its content, resulting … Read more
The Police Service Commission, PSC, says it has extended the deadline for the ongoing 2022 Constables Recruitment application by one month. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commission originally scheduled to close its recruitment portal on Monday, September 26th, 2022. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign Council APC … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested five suspects over their role in the killing of Senator Kabiru Gaya’s son, Barr. Sadiq Gaya. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, DSP Josephine Adeh, said that five suspects, in connection with the murder, were in police custody as investigation continues. EDITOR’S … Read more
Police Arrest PDP Senatorial Candidate Over Alleged Certificate Forgery EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contesting the Bayelsa Central Senatorial seat in the 2023 elections, Hon. Friday Konbowei Benson has been apprehended over alleged certificate forgery. This online media platform learnt that the former Speaker of the Bayelsa … Read more
Tears As 19-Year-Old Undergraduate Commits Suicide In Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force said it is investigating the events that birthed the suicide of a 19-year-old student in the state over the weekend. The security agency revealed in a statement made available to newsmen … Read more
Buhari has signed bills on electoral act, money laundering, terrorism EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has given assent to some major bills. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial Candidate Dies At Abuja (PHOTO) BREAKING: High Court Proscribes Curfew For … Read more
Soldiers Beat Up Police Officer To Death In Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that an officer of the Nigeria Police Force has reportedly died after he was severely tortured by soldiers in Lagos. This online media gathered that the Police Inspector, Orukpe Monday and his colleagues were attacked by the army officers on Thursday … Read more
Police Reveal Real Cause Of Kano Explosion. An investigation conducted by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal-Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense, EOD-CBRN, and Operation Puff Adder of the Nigerian Police, has revealed that an Improvised Explosive Device(IED) was responsible for the explosion in Kano. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP [PHOTO] … Read more
Nigeria Policemen Picks New Date For Nationwide Protest, Strike Action. Speaking to newsmen, one of the leaders of the aggrieved officers accused the IGP of deceiving them. EDITOR’S PICK Train Attack: Terrorists Breaks Silence, Says Buhari Govt Knows What We Want, Threaten To Kill Kidnapped Victims S/East Attacks: Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention A Causal Factor – … Read more
Following Court Judgment, the Nigeria Police Force has taken over the Cross River State Assembly. Different units including the anti-kidnapping and cultism squad and the regular policemen mounted the Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday blocked all entrances into the Cross River State House of Assembly. They have also … Read more
Many state chapters of the APC are enmeshed in crisis following the outcome of last year’s state congresses EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have taken over the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. This is ahead of the inauguration of the party’s state executives … Read more
South-South, South-East, Lagos Not Applying for Police jobs – Force PRO, Mba EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force has extended the online registration in the ongoing 2021 police constable recruitment to Saturday, January 22, 2022, to allow Southerners apply. Announcing this in a statement on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has begun 2021 recruitment of police officers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it is looking to recruit qualified persons as constables in the force. Frank Mba, force public relations officer, announced the recruitment in a statement on Monday. According to him, the online application … Read more
The update on Police Recruitment for shortlisted candidates can be accessed below. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force, NPF has fixed Monday, November 22 for medical screening of successful and shortlisted applicants for the 2021 recruitment after CBT Exam which took place on the 29 and 30th of October 2021 respectively. This … Read more
IGP has ordered immediate probe into invasion of Justice Odili house in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered “detailed” investigations into the reported invasion of the residence of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Mary Odili, in the Maitama area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The latest development … Read more
NPF has shortlisted candidates for Computer Based Test. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) are set to conclude the 2020 recruitment exercise. The portal has been declared open from 18th October, 2021 – 26th October, 2021. Candidates are hereby, advised to check their recruitment status via www.policerecruitment.gov.ng Details … Read more