Police Service Commission

BREAKING: PSC Dismisses 18 Senior Police Officers, Demotes 19 Others Over Misconduct

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PSC New Commissioners Of Police

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that  PSC sanctioned the demotion of 19 senior officers, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and … Read more

Senate Receives Tinubu’s Confirmation Request for PSC, CCB Nominees

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The Senate on Thursday, received a request from President Bola Tinubu seeking confirmation for the appointments of four nominees to the Police Service Commission. The nominees are: Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd) Buba Ringim, Hon. Justice Adamu Paul Galumje JSC (rtd.), Christine Ladi Dabup, and Abdulfatah Muhammed. In a letter read by Senate President … Read more

Police Service Commission Appoints New DIG

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Police Service Commission Appoints New DIG

  The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Ari Mohammed Ali as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for the North Central Geo-Police Zone. This appointment was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani. EDITOR’S PICKS  Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more

Ondo Guber: PSC Bemoans Vote Buying

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The Police Service Commission, PSC, has said that there were instances of vote buying at several polling centres during the Ondo State governorship election. Spokesperson for the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said some staff deployed to monitor the conduct of police officers observed that vote buying had become a recurring issue in elections across the country. … Read more

PSC Appoints Peter Opara As New FCT Commissioner Of Police

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Peter Opara as the new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to a statement from Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations for the PSC, Opara will replace CP Benneth Igwe, who has been promoted to the rank … Read more

PSC Appoints New Commissioners Of Police For Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom

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PSC New Commissioners Of Police

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of new substantive commissioners of police for the states of Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom. This decision follows recent promotions of senior police officers, which created vacancies in these key positions, according to a statement from PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. … Read more

PSC Mandates Merit-Based Promotions, Abolishes Special Promotions in Police Force

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Retired Deputy Inspector General Hashimu Argungu, Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), announced yesterday that the commission will no longer endorse irregular promotion practices within the Nigeria Police Force. He stressed that future promotions will be based solely on merit, requiring officers to pass specific examinations and meet other standard criteria. Argungu clarified that … Read more

DSS Apologises, Returns Seized Passport to Journalist Adejuwon Soyinka

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has returned the passport of award-winning investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka, days after it was seized during his detention at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, the West Africa Regional Editor at The Conversation Africa, received his passport back on Friday. He was accompanied to the DSS office in … Read more

PSC Promotes 684 Senior Police Officers, Elevates 23 to Top Ranks

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) confirmed the promotion of 684 senior police officers on Friday, August 30, following the first plenary meeting of its new board. The meeting, chaired by DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), included DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), Commissioner and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the … Read more

Police Service Commission to Introduce Written Exams for Promotions

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The Management of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced plans to introduce written examinations as a prerequisite for promotion within the Nigerian Police Force. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and capacity of personnel management in the force. The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), disclosed this during a meeting with … Read more

Police Service Commission Sets Date For 2022 Recruit Training

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Police Service Commission Recruit Training

The Police Service Commission announced that training for successful applicants from the 2022 Constable Recruitment will begin on August 10, with specialist recruits starting two months later. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission announced on Monday that training for successful applicants from the 2022 Constable Recruitment exercise will commence on August 10, 2024. … Read more

Police Union Calls On Tinubu To Remove IGP Egbetokun Amid Recruitment Controversy

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Kayode Egbetokun

Police Union demands removal of Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun over recruitment dispute. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission has demanded the removal of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of distorting facts regarding the recent recruitment exercise. The union and the police have been in conflict … Read more

Recruitment Scandal: PSC Demands IGP’s Dismissal

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The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission (PSC) called in  President Bola Tinubu to dismiss the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged interference in the recent recruitment of police constables. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the union voiced its concerns during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, where members accused … Read more

Tinubu Appoints New Chairman of Police Service Commission

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President Tinubu Launches Nigeria Police Green Initiative

Tinubu replaces IGP Arase with Argungu as Chairman for Police Service Commission  Also, Tinubu appoints Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary DIG Taiwo Lakanu gets appointment as a Member of the Commission Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (retired) as Chairman of the Police Service Commission … Read more

PSC Publishes List Of 10,000 Successful Police Recruits

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has authorized and published the list of 10,000 applicants who have successfully been recruited into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Commission received the report of the Police Recruitment Board on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. A total of 9,000 applicants were … Read more

Court Strikes Down Police Regulations Allowing Dismissal Of Pregnant Unmarried Officers

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Court Strikes Down Police Regulations Allowing Dismissal Of Pregnant Unmarried Officers

The Court of Appeal rules against dismissing unmarried pregnant policewomen It declares Regulations 126 and 127 of Nigerian Police Regulations unconstitutional The court directs comprehensive review of Police Regulations for compliance Eko Hot Blog reports that in a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja strikes down Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigerian … Read more

FG Begins Recruitment Of 30,000 Policemen Nationwide

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the recruitment process for new constables into the Nigeria Police Force is set to commence today across the federation. This development follows six weeks after the PSC received applications for the positions, adhering to the requirements … Read more

PSC Considers Scrapping Police Special Constabulary Across States

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Police Constabulary in certain states may face disbandment due to the non-payment of allowances to the personnel engaged by the relevant authority, according to the Police Service Commission (PSC). In a statement released on Thursday, December 28, the commission expressed its dissatisfaction with the conduct of these personnel … Read more

JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission has ordered four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement for failing to retire following the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The PSC, however, approved the … Read more

PSC Promotes Officer Assaulted By Seun Kuti, Spokesperson Adejobi, Others

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday promoted two officers to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police. It also announced the promotion of the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Oladunmoye Adejobi, to the next rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). Similarly, the PSC approved the promotion … Read more

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