Mike Okiro

August 22, 2018

The Big 5: Dalung dares Presidency on NFF crisis; New minimum wage not feasible now – Ngige | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has blamed the delay in the approval of a new minimum wage for workers in the country to the inability of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to come up with an agreed figure. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, who stated... Read More

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December 16, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: There’s a possibility of Igbo leadership after Buhari – Okorocha [The Film Blog] Are Nollywood films becoming bad? “We cannot throw away the bathwater with the baby” | Mike Okiro explains how SARS was created and why

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December 16, 2017

“We cannot throw away the bathwater with the baby” | Mike Okiro explains how SARS was created and why

The former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Mbama Okiro, the current Chairman, Police Service Commission in an interview with Daily Trust, has reacted to the controversies making rounds about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) – a Unit of the Nigeria Police Force. When asked about the allegations against SARS, Okiro said, “This issue of SARS is dogged... Read More

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October 13, 2017

I did not authorise letter demoting Lagos CP – Okiro

The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr. Mike Okiro, has dismissed a letter from the commission demoting the Lagos State Acting Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police. What happened: Two Acting Commissioners of Police (ACP) had been demoted to their rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP). Those affected... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Police officers can collect money for private engagements – Okiro

The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mike Okiro, has said that the law permitted the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to receive money from corporate organisations and private individuals for private engagement. As reported by Punch, Dr Okiro stated that one-third of such monies should be given to the police officers involved in the private duties as... Read More

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August 19, 2016

Nigeria Police invites over 100,000 applicants after successful first screening

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday said it has screened out 227,781 out of the 338,350 applicants who took part in the recently concluded screening at the states and FCT Police Commands. This was disclosed by the chairman of the commission, Mike Okiro at a news conference in Abuja. Okiro said the 110,469 successful... Read More

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18 Police commissioners promoted to AIG position – They are

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of some senior officers of the Nigerian Police Force. This was contained in a statement signed by the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani on Saturday in Abuja. The statement said the PSC promoted 18 Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and also conveyed the appointment of... Read More

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January 27, 2016

Former Police boss, Mike Okiro in house eviction mess

A former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, has been issued a quit notice by the landlord of his Abuja residence. Okiro, Chairman of the Police Service Commission, is reported to have refused to vacate the house after his tenancy was terminated by the owners of the property- Kundi Nigeria Limited- hence, the notice of eviction.... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Police officers to be arrested for doing domestic duties, carrying ‘handbags’ for VIPs

From all indication, it appears the Nigerian Police Force is cleaning house and attempting to get in shape. From changing their uniforms to proposing psychiatric evaluation for policemen/women to stopping officers from accessing the mobile phone contents of Nigerians- things may really be changing, slowly. In furtherance of this cleaning-house process, the Police Service Commission... Read More

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November 13, 2015

Former EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde is moving on to this

Ibrahim Lamorde, was recently removed as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and was sent on terminal leave. After serving as EFCC boss for four years, Ibrahim Magu replaced Lamorde in acting capacity. But it appears that’s not the end of his law-enforcement career, as he’s still a Commissioner of Police and will soon be... Read More

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Why Police IG, Suleiman Abba, was sacked

by Kolapo Olapoju The Police Service Commission has explained the reason behind the dismissal of former Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba. According to the commission, the former IG was sacked because of increasing cases of indiscipline in the rank and file of the force. The rationale behind President Jonathan’s termination of Abba’s appointment was... Read More

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September 29, 2013

Pius Adesanmi: Letter to Nuhu Ribadu

by Pius Adesanmi This is why I must ask you a question I want you to think about very seriously: if things happened the Nigerian way and Okiro and Ibori (from prison) suddenly became very serious players in the 2015 and 2019 chess game, would you stand your ground and maintain everything you have said... Read More

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September 25, 2013

“Okiro is a chronic political jobber with a nasty record” – Ribadu tackles ex-IG of Police

by ‘Jola Sotubo The tension between former police officer and erstwhile chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu and a former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro has continued to provide fodder for news stories. The two have constantly been at loggerheads with Mr. Ribadu stating that his persecution began after... Read More

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August 18, 2013

End game? Jonathan sends 8,000 troops after Boko Haram

by Isi Esene The state of emergency declared by the federal government against the dreaded Islamic militant sect, Boko Haram has reached another level as President Goodluck Jonathan takes actions to further boost the military presence in the North-east of the country where the insurgents operate. Reports say the president is set to establish a... Read More

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Cleaning house? PDP chairman, Tukur sacks 16 aides including son, and former IG of Police (DETAILS)

by Rachel Ogbu Former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro and 15 other aides of the PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur were fired on Friday. Okiro had served as Tukur’s Special Adviser on Security Matters. In a statement, Tukur said it was necessary to reorganise his office for better service delivery as the reason for his... Read More

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January 23, 2013

Scene! When Jide Tokan & Bisola Dejonwo wedded in Lagos (PHOTOS)

What: Bisola Dejonwo and Jide Tokan wedding. Where: Okoya Compound Lekki, Lagos. When: January 20, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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