Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman, Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, held a groundbreaking ceremony today for new Officers’ Quarters at the Ketu-Ereyun Police Station. The event was graced by many community leaders and prominent figures, including Council Manager Mr. Awobajo Sunday; Regent of Ketu, High Chief Adewale Badru; … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, held a meeting with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over the killing of some officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in Delta State recently. Governor Oborevwori was at the State House in Abuja to brief the President on developments. Further Reading BREAKING: Court Denies Nnamdi Kanu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some senior officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) have been allegedly enmeshed in a multi-billion naira corruption scandal. At least 40 senior Customs officers have been indicted in a robust investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the proceeds of bribes paid to customs officials by smugglers. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on Friday promoted 267 junior staff of the agency as approved by the Personnel Management Board on Promotion. The General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare Oki, said the promotion of officers by the government was in line with the ongoing strategic repositioning of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Military Cemetery in Abuja hosted a mournful crowd as family and friends joined the military to bury officers who died in Niger State. This online media platform recall that the military officers were killed in an ambush by bandits in Niger State. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has disbanded several illegal checkpoints by some security operatives in the state, saying it has arrested one policeman, three officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), three Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) officers and 23 civilians. It was gathered that the law enforcement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Abdullahi Adamu on Tuesday disowned the majority principal officers announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. According to the National Chairman of the party, the party has not officially communicated with … Read more
On Wednesday, a now-deleted video went viral on Twitter and showed police officers allegedly assaulting a driver. The Twitter user @cashy0206, who posted the tweet, has now deleted his account. It’s not immediately clear why he has acted this way. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has reacted to an alleged … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations that some officers are yet to collect their allowances. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi pointed out that banks are responsible for delay. The police spokesperson also warned against false publications aimed at dragging the force’s image through the mud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria … Read more
PSC has directed officers due for retirement to proceed. The directive was given in a statement on Tuesday by the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani. According to the PSC spokesman, the ongoing campaign for the extension of the tenures of some senior officers is unnecessary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has … Read more
Identities of NSCDC officers killed during fight with bandits have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the names, identities, and ranks of personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kaduna, killed during a heavy crossfire with bandits, have emerged. Seven NSCDC officers, five vigilantes, and six miners were killed by … Read more
13 Officers will be punished by the Nigerian army for posting their wedding pictures online. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over thirteen officers of the Nigerian Army have been listed for punishment for violating military rules on the occasion of their wedding ceremonies. The Nigerian Army’s disciplinary action was made public in a document seen … Read more
Nigerian Police have dismissed 31 officers, over robbery, extortion, and other offences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force has in an attempt to get rid of bad eggs in its system, sacked no fewer than thirty-one personnel in the last 18 months. The dismissed personnel, most of whom are junior officers, were … Read more
Local Government Establishments, Training and Pensions Office (LGETPO) is set to organise generic and specific workshops for all cadres in the Unified Local Government Service in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Office, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa. He said the workshop is … Read more
Mr. Sola Giwa, has tasked officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to bring back the glory days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly appointed Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, has tasked officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to bring back the glory days … Read more
45 suspected criminals have been arrested by Amotekun in Ondo EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 45 suspected offenders have been detained by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, commonly known as Amotekun Corps, in some local government areas of the state. The suspects, according to the corps, were detained for a … Read more
LASTMA denies involvement in bus burning incident …LASTMA patrol officers within the vicinity tried to assist in putting out the fire but were attacked by a mob. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu … Read more
The police in Lagos have reacted to a viral video where its officers assaulted a Kuda bank customer. …Police said the customer assaulted its officers in his bid to resist them, “pulling off one button on a police officer’s uniform.” EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, has expressed concern about police officers not wearing the proper uniform while on patrol. Muyiwa Adejobi, the acting police spokesperson, announced the new directive in a statement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has expressed concern about police officers not wearing the proper uniform … Read more
INEC has withheld officers’ allowances over missing materials EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has placed an embargo on allowances of over 630 ad-hoc workers engaged in the November 6, 2021 governorship election. While announcing this at a news briefing yesterday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Nkwachukwu … Read more