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PSC asks IG to provide evidence of corruption in recruitment exercise

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June 21, 2024

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun

PSC asks IG to provide evidence of corruption in recruitment exercise

The Police Service Commission has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to provide verifiable evidence to support the allegations regarding the recruitment of constables.

The police had, in a statement on Saturday by the force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, rejected the names of those recruited by the commission.

Adejobi added that the PSC portal was scrutinised, and it was discovered that “several names of persons purported to be names of successful candidates are those who did not even apply and therefore did not take part in the recruitment exercise.”

The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission had several denied the allegations, demanding the removal of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

On Thursday, Egbetokun denied having scores to settle with the PSC, adding that his action was to ensure qualified people were recruited into the force.

Speaking on the matter for the first time, the PSC in a statement on Friday by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said the allegations by the police were to give the commission a bad name.

The statement partly read, “The Commission has studied the issues around this successfully concluded recruitment exercise and has come to the conclusion that even after the Supreme Court Judgment, the Police is reluctant to allow the Commission perform this constitutional assignment. The Commission demands that the Police should provide verifiable evidence to prove the allegations peddled against it as it is obvious that it is a case of giving a dog a bad name to hang it.”

Ani noted that due process was followed throughout the exercise, stating that a forensic audit be conducted on the list the PSC released.

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He said, “It is important to state that due process was meticulously followed throughout the exercise, and the Commission wishes to assert its prerogative to exercise full control over recruitments into the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Commission is also insisting that its list of successful candidates and that of the Police should be subjected to a forensic audit using the result of the JAMB computer-based test.”

Ani stressed that in the Supreme Court Judgment delivered on July 11, 2023, which gave the power to recruit to the commission there was no role given to the police.

This claim was contrary to what the IGP.

Egbetokun noted that while the Supreme Court gave the PSC the power to recruit, it, however, did not order the exclusion of the force from the process.

Ani said, “In this judgment, there was no role assigned to any person or persons outside the Commission in the conduct of recruitment, and as such, any claim to that effect is serious contempt of Court.

“The Commission, however, had, in its wisdom, invited relevant stakeholders into a Board for the recruitment exercise to ensure inclusiveness and transparency. This magnanimity has since been misconstrued. It is relevant to state that the judgment and even the Constitution did not give the Police any role in the recruitment of any cadre of Officers into the Police Force.”

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Ani noted that while the police attributed their inability to perform to poor recruitment practices, he added that the previous recruitment carried out by the police was now hindering their ability to discharge their duties effectively.

He said, “It is unfortunate that the Police has attributed its obvious failure to protect lives and properties and safeguard our nation from banditry and terrorism to bad recruitment. This claim is self-indicting and provocative. Since 2019 when the Police forcefully snatched the exercise from the Commission, they have gone ahead against the provisions of the law to Superintendent over the 2020 and 2021 exercises. It is the fraudulent Recruits they brought into the system during these exercises that are currently haunting the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Commission is aware that this current brazen show of power by the Police with attendant spurious allegations is to perpetuate their stranglehold on the recruitment of Constables, even against the judgment of the Supreme Court. “

Ani called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Egbetokun to respect the constitutional mandate of the commission.

He said, “The Commission wishes to appeal to Mr. President to protect it and rein in the Nigeria Police Force to respect the Constitutional Mandate of the Commission to recruit. The Nigeria Police Force is created to enforce the law and not to circumvent it in whatever guise.

“It is the considered opinion of the Commission that the successful candidates should be allowed to proceed on training without delay.”

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Soludo re-elected as Anambra Governor, wins in landslide with 422,664 votes

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November 9, 2025

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Professor Chukwuma Soludo

Soludo re-elected as Anambra Governor, wins in landslide with 422,664 votes

The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared winner of the Anambra State governorship election, securing a landslide victory across the 21 local government areas of the state.

The Returning Officer, Professor Edoba Omoregie, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced Soludo’s victory at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Awka after the final collation of results.

Omoregie said Soludo polled a total of 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 99,445 votes. The Labour Party (LP) candidate, George Moghalu, came third with 10,576 votes.

Other results showed: African Democratic Congress (ADC) – 8,208; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – 1,401; Young Progressives Party (YPP) – 37,753; Action Alliance (AA) – 1,145; and African Action Congress (AAC) – 292 votes.

The election, held on November 8, recorded 2,788,864 registered voters, 598,228 accredited voters, 584,054 valid votes, 11,244 rejected votes, and a total of 595,298 votes cast.

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INEC confirmed cases of ballot snatching and disruptions in some areas. Votes from Bridge Head 2 Ward in Onitsha South LGA were nullified after ballot snatching at the point of collation.
In Nri, Anaocha LGA, results were cancelled due to overvoting and violence, while two polling units in Anambra West LGA were also voided for similar reasons.

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The election featured 16 governorship candidates, with voting beginning at various times across the 21 LGAs.

Allegations of Vote-Buying

Candidates of the APC, APGA, and Labour Party had raised concerns over alleged vote-buying in parts of the state.
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) reported instances where party agents allegedly distributed cash and food items in locations including Achalla, Igbariam, Utuh, and Ezira.

“These incidents expose how impunity, voter desperation, and weak enforcement continue to undermine democracy,” CJID said, calling for stronger law enforcement and civic education to tackle the problem.

However, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Anambra, Queen Elizabeth Agwu, dismissed the allegations, saying no concrete evidence had been presented.

“Vote-buying is a serious offence. Anyone making such claims should provide facts and figures. You can’t just go on television and allege vote-buying everywhere without evidence,” she stated.

Breakdown of Results by Local Government Area

Dunukofia: APGA – 14,892 | APC – 3,284 | LP – 71 | ADC – 232
Njikoka: APGA – 22,213 | APC – 5,687 | LP – 311 | ADC – 236
Awka North: APGA – 15,895 | APC – 3,661 | LP – 299 | ADC – 815
Aguata: APGA – 35,559 | APC – 4,125 | LP – 124 | ADC – 301
Orumba South: APGA – 19,818 | APC – 2,828 | LP – 16 | ADC – 361
Orumba North: APGA – 24,664 | APC – 2,615 | LP – 131 | ADC – 115
Oyi: APGA – 18,882 | APC – 5,118 | LP – 3,641 | ADC – 167
Anambra East: APGA – 14,665 | APC – 3,108 | LP – 304 | ADC – 157
Ayamelum: APGA – 13,340 | APC – 7,478 | LP – 117 | ADC – 470
Nnewi North: APGA – 20,320 | APC – 5,441 | LP – 1,140 | ADC – 553
Nnewi South: APGA – 17,286 | APC – 9,281 | LP – 73 | ADC – 127
Ogbaru: APGA – 22,803 | APC – 3,768 | LP – 347 | ADC – 465
Onitsha North: APGA – 24,225 | APC – 4,677 | LP – 500 | ADC – 514
Onitsha South: APGA – 15,742 | APC – 4,156 | LP – 615 | ADC – 231
Anaocha: APGA – 20,118 | APC – 5,956 | LP – 483 | ADC – 255
Idemili North: APGA – 25,498 | APC – 6,383 | LP – 1,275 | ADC – 722
Idemili South: APGA – 17,224 | APC – 6,015 | LP – 276 | ADC – 213
Ekwusigo: APGA – 18,749 | APC – 2,973 | LP – 194 | ADC – 261
Awka South: APGA – 27,896 | APC – 5,038 | LP – 520 | ADC – 1,726
Anambra West: APGA – 9,318 | APC – 3,428 | LP – 58 | ADC – 152
Ihiala: APGA – 23,557 | APC – 4,425 | LP – 81 | ADC – 135

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Don’t test Trump’s resolve, US lawmaker warns Nigeria

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November 9, 2025

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Don’t test Trump’s resolve, US lawmaker warns Nigeria

An American lawmaker, Riley Moore, has warned the Nigerian government not to underestimate the United States President Donald Trump’s resolve to act on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Moore, who is leading a US congressional probe into what he described as the “slaughter of Christians” across Nigeria, issued the warning in an interview with Fox News on Saturday.

“Do not test President Trump’s resolve. He is serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore said.

He urged Abuja to cooperate with Washington in efforts to protect Christians and end the violence.

“I’m asking the Nigerian government to do the right thing and work with the United States to protect Christians and stop the killings,” he added.

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The warning follows Trump’s recent move to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution.

Some Republican lawmakers have also hinted at the possibility of U.S. intervention, accusing the Nigerian government of failing to safeguard religious minorities.

However, Nigerian officials have repeatedly dismissed the allegations, insisting that the government protects all citizens regardless of their faith or background.

The U.S. congressional investigation led by Moore is part of renewed American scrutiny of Nigeria’s handling of religious violence, particularly in the Middle Belt and northern regions. The Nigerian government has consistently argued that the killings are driven by banditry and communal conflicts, not religion, and that it continues to work with international partners to address insecurity nationwide.

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NYSC extends 2025 Batch ‘C’ registration by 48 hours over network glitches

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November 8, 2025

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NYSC extends 2025 Batch ‘C’ registration by 48 hours over network glitches

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the registration period for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ mobilisation exercise by 48 hours, moving the deadline to midnight on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The extension follows persistent network challenges that have hampered the registration process for many prospective corps members (PCMs).

In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC apologised for the inconvenience caused and assured affected applicants that technical teams were working “round the clock” to restore smooth operations.

“While Management regrets the inconvenience this might have caused our valued PCMs, we wish to assure all that we are working round the clock to resolve the issues and ensure they enjoy seamless registration,” the statement read.

The scheme urged prospective corps members to take advantage of the extended window to complete their registration, expressing appreciation for their patience and understanding.

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“In view of this regrettable development, Management has extended the registration period by 48 hours till midnight of Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to enable our enthusiastic PCMs conclude their registration,” the NYSC added.

Meanwhile, several PCMs have voiced frustration over the technical difficulties, with many citing failed confirmation emails and prolonged delays despite multiple attempts.

Yusuf Abubakar Umar, one of the affected applicants, wrote on Facebook:

“I’ve been trying to register since 4 a.m., and like many others, I haven’t received any confirmation email.”

Another PCM, Recheal Joseph Ani, said:

“Honestly, I was in the café since 6 a.m. today and up till now I have not gotten an email to proceed with my registration.”

The 2025 Batch ‘C’ online registration exercise initially opened on November 4 and was scheduled to close on November 9 before the extension was announced.

The NYSC reassured prospective corps members that system upgrades are ongoing to prevent a recurrence of such network disruptions in future registration exercises.