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.

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.