The Nigeria Police Force has raised concerns about suspected irregularities and corruption that have reportedly tarnished the list of successful candidates in the current 2022/23 police constables recruitment.

After numerous complaints from candidates and stakeholders regarding the sudden absence of names of individuals who were reviewed and advanced to the final stage, this issue arose.

In a press release issued on Saturday, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, mentioned that upon careful examination of the published list, various irregularities were detected.

He said, “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.

“Most worrisome is the allegation of financial dealings and corrupt practices leading to the outcome where unqualified and untrainable individuals have been shortlisted.

“The reaction of the IGP was without prejudice to the power of the commission to recruit for the police as ruled by the Supreme court but this power does not include the power to recruit unqualified and untrained individuals for the police.

“Noting that it is the police that bears the brunt of recruitment of unqualified individuals and not the PSC. The same people who recruited anyhow for the police today will turn round to accuse the police tomorrow of inefficiency when their recruits start messing up.”

In its consumer price index (CPI) report on Saturday, June 15, NBS said the food inflation rate in May 2024 was 40.66 % on a year-on-year basis, which was 15.84 % points higher compared to the rate recorded in May 2023 24.82 percent.

“Looking at the movement, the May 2024 headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.26% points when compared to the April 2024 headline inflation rate. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 11.54% points higher compared to the rate recorded in May 2023, which was 22.41%,” the report stated.

The report also shows that on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate in May 2024 was 2.14 %, which was 0.15 % lower than the 2.29 percent rate reported in April 2024. This means that in the month of May, the rate of increase in the average price level is less than the rate of increase in the average price level in April 2024.

_A Humbling Experience_

A man has shared a shocking encounter:

– _From High to Low_: He met a former top bank auditor from Nigeria working as a security guard in the UK.
– _”Japa dey level people”_: The man exclaimed, “Japa dey level people,” meaning that the pursuit of a better life abroad (Japa) can humble anyone, regardless of their previous status.
– _Reverse Culture Shock_: The encounter highlights the challenges faced by some Nigerians in the UK, where their qualifications and experience may not be valued equally.
– _Humbling Experience_: The man’s reaction suggests that the former auditor’s new occupation was a stark contrast to their previous high-ranking position.
– _Immigration Realities_: This story sheds light on the realities of immigration and the sacrifices people make in pursuit of a better life.

The phrase “Japa dey level people” has become a popular expression, acknowledging the humbling experiences some individuals face when seeking a better life abroad.