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Ex-Imo Gov Ohakim, IGP, others win fundamental rights suit by Amuchinwa
Justice Binta Mohammed of the High Court of the Federal Capital has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by one Lady Chinyere Lilian Amuchinwa on 4th May 202, against six parties, including former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The suit stemmed from Lady Amechinwa’s claims that Ohakim and another party instigated the police to detain her at the Force Headquarters in Abuja in July 2021 over what was not stated in the suit.
Recall that the claim is not unconnected with public accusations made by Lady Amuchinwa against Dr Ohakim which were later found to be unsubstantiated and Ohakim was exonerated.
In their reply to the suit, Ohakim, the IGP and the others challenged the suit as devoid of cause of action and an abuse of the process of the court, the suit having been filed after other similar suits were being pursued elsewhere by Lady Amuchinwa against Dr Ohakim.
The suits included a fundamental rights suit in Imo High Court Owerri, an appeal at Owerri Division of court of appeal court and charges filed at Federal High Court, Abuja, all of which the court noted were either dismissed or struck out against Lady Amuchinwa.
In the full judgment, Justice Mohammed held that “From the unchallenged and uncontroverted evidence in this suit, it is established that the Applicant/Respondent, has commenced a multiplicity of action involving the same set of fact and the same persons therefore constituting an abuse of the judicial process.
“Therefore this issue is resolved in favour of the 1st 3rd and 4th Applicant/respondent as well as the 5th Respondents/Applicants.”
“In conclusion the preliminary objection of the 1st 3rd 4th and 5th Respondents/Applicant succeeded accordingly, the suit filed by the Applicant/Respondent for Enforcement of Fundamental Right on 4/5/22 is hereby dismissed.
“The Applicant has failed to establish a cause of action against the 6th Respondent as nothing remotely connects him to the suit of the Applicant, his name is accordingly struck out from the suit.
“There will no need to consider and determine the Applicant suit the preliminary objections to the suit having succeeded and the suit dismissed.”
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Nigeria Police Force Opens 2025/2026 Recruitment Portal: PSC Announces Nationwide Intake for 50,000 Constables
The Police Service Commission in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 nationwide recruitment exercise. The initiative aims to recruit 50,000 new police constables and specialists as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve policing across the country.
According to the commission, the application portal will open on 15 December 2025 and will close on 25 January 2026. All applications are to be submitted online through the official recruitment portal, and the process is completely free.
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a valid National Identification Number. Candidates are expected to be physically, medically, and mentally fit, with no criminal record or financial misconduct. For the General Duty category, applicants must have a minimum of five O Level credits, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings. Specialist applicants are required to present at least four O Level credits along with relevant trade certificates and a minimum of three years of practical experience.
The age requirement for General Duty applicants is between 18 and 25 years, while specialist applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old. Male candidates must have a minimum height of 1.67 meters, and female candidates must measure at least 1.64 meters. Female applicants must not be pregnant during the recruitment or training period.
Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of their First School Leaving Certificate, O Level results, birth certificate or age declaration, certificate of state or local government origin, NIN slip, passport photograph, and any trade or professional certificates necessary for specialist positions.
To apply, candidates should visit the official portal at www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, create an account with a valid email address and phone number, fill in their personal and educational information, upload the required documents, submit the form, and print the confirmation slip for screening.
After the application phase, shortlisted candidates will be invited for physical screening, medical examinations, and document verification. Only applicants who meet all requirements will advance to the final selection and training stages.
The Police Service Commission reiterated its commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process in order to build a more professional and effective police force.
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa on Thursday after suddenly collapsing in his office.
Some close contacts said it might be linked to a heart-related issue, saying that he has been working under a very tight schedule in recent weeks.
Security officials have sealed off parts of the hospital premises while top government figures continue to visit to show concern.
Attempts to reach his media aide for comments were not successful, but medical personnel at the facility said he is receiving proper care and is in a stable condition.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to arraign former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Anambra State Governor, Chris Ngige, in court.
Reports indicate that Dr Ngige was taken from his residence on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Asokoro, Abuja, by about 20 EFCC operatives from the agency’s Wuse II Zonal office on Wednesday.
A family member described the operation as a “commando-style raid.”
The family noted that Ngige was taken away without being allowed to change out of his pyjamas.
The former governor had earlier been granted administrative bail by the EFCC after he was invited for questioning over undisclosed issues.
He was said to have cooperated with investigators, staying in contact with the commission and fulfilling all requirements, including returning his travel documents.
Ngige had planned to travel to the United States for medical reasons but was forced to cancel the trip after misplacing his passport while transiting through the United Kingdom.
He later secured temporary travel papers from the Nigerian High Commission in the UK to enable his return to Abuja.
Upon getting back, Ngige reportedly drafted a letter to the EFCC to explain the loss of his passport and why he could not immediately report to the agency, but he had not yet submitted it when operatives stormed his residence.
Dr Ngige said he was taken aback by the arrest, insisting he had complied with all bail conditions and cooperated fully with the EFCC.
Nigeria Police Force Opens 2025/2026 Recruitment Portal: PSC Announces Nationwide Intake for 50,000 Constables
Bayelsa deputy governor collapses, rushed to hospital
EFCC to arraign former minster Ngige in court
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