Eko Hot Blog reports that The Police Service Commission has granted approval for the dismissal of three senior police officers due to instances of misconduct and abuse of their positions. Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, in a statement on Sunday said nine other officers were reduced in ranks including a Commissioner of Police, … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have met to discuss improving their relationship. They resolved lingering disagreements over recruitment and promotion. They aim to achieve a harmonious working relationship to enhance competence and professionalism in the police force. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Details have emerged from the meeting between the … Read more
Peter Obi has congratulated Solomon Arase on his inauguration as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission. Arase, a former Inspector General of Police, was sworn in by the President at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Obi expressed optimism that Arase will perform creditably in his new assignment. EKO HOT … 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
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
PSC Chairman Musiliu Smith Resigns Amid Recruitment Crisis EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC), Musiliu Smith has resigned his position. It was gathered that the Board of the Commission asked Smith to resign and he accepted. EDITOR’S PICK [2023: Peter Obi Finally Breaks Silence On Alleged … Read more
Abba Kyari, detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, has dragged the Federal Government before a Federal High Court in Abuja challenging his continued detention by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/182/22, Kyari who is currently on suspension from the Nigerian Police Force is seeking an … Read more
Kyari said the proscribed IPOB and its armed wing were after him due to the onslaught launched against them in the South East He was berated by the panel for violating social media rules of the NPF EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has claimed that members of the … 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
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
Police have announced the exam date for successful candidates and gave updates on the recruitment of 10,000 officers. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Police Service Commission (PSC) have commenced the process of concluding the 2020 enlistment of 10,000 Constables. The latest development was made known by the Force Public Relations Officer, … Read more
Lagos Police Command has confirm Ogbuagu’s rescue just as it gave update on AVM Ladi Smith’s abduction. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a resident of the state, identified as Kingsley Ogbuagu, who was earlier abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. It was gathered that … Read more
Gunmen have abducted Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith (retd.) in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith (retd.) in Lagos State. Smith, who is a cousin to a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and current Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Musiliu … Read more
President Buhari Friday redeployed five Permanent Secretaries. Ekohotblog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the deployment and redeployment of permanent secretaries. In a statement on Friday, the Director (Communications), Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, AbdulGaniyu Aminu, said that the redeployments take immediate effect. Details of redeployment … Read more
Reports have shown that there are reasons the Nigerian Police Authority may not hand over Abba Kyari to the FBI for prosecution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that it is no longer news that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has ordered the arrest of the under-fire Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari, … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has terminated the appointment of four senior police officers for engaging in gross misconduct and acts unfit for public officers. The was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. According to Ani, the PSC took the decision at … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday promoted three Assistant Inspectors General of Police and one Commissioner to Deputy Inspectors General of Police. The new DIGs are AIG Dan Mallam Mohammed, AIG Usman Alkali Baba, AIG David Oyebanji Folawiyo and CP Joseph Egbunike. They are expected to represent their geo-political zones in the police management … Read more
The commission also stood down the promotion of 13 commissioners of police. The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced it decision to halt the promotion of 112 senior police officers carried out by the inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu. The commission made the decision during the ninth plenary meeting of the commission which held … Read more
Court held that only police service commission can conduct recruitment into the force The court of appeal in Abuja says the the inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, lacks the power to conduct recruitment exercise into the force. This is the verdict of the appellate court after nullified the recruitment of 10,000 constables carried out by … Read more
Ten senior police officers have been relieved of the jobs while eight have been demoted from their rank by the Police service Commission. The Head, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, made the announcement, and noted that it was decided upon at the commission’s Eight Plenary meeting. According to the statement, Ani noted that the officers … Read more