Opinion: Why the Nigerian Police should not exit the Contributory Pension Scheme

EditorJuly 18, 2025010 mins

IGP, Kayode Egbetokun By Micheal Manson In recent months, debates have intensified around a controversial bill before the National Assembly proposing the exit of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and the establishment of a separate Police Pension Board. While the agitation is driven by valid frustrations over the low…

IGP orders probe into viral video alleging concern over police pension

EditorJune 27, 202502 mins

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate investigation into the allegations raised in a viral video by a retired Superintendent of Police regarding poor welfare and retirement benefits of police pensioners. The directive, issued on Wednesday, mandates the NPF Pensions Limited to urgently scrutinize the claims, identify any lapses in…