Tag: PSC
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PSC approves deployment of new Commissioners of Police
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the deployment of new Commissioners of Police (CPs) for 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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PSC investigates bribe for promotion allegations
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has set up a committee to investigate a report published by an online medium that police officers pay up to 10,000 dollars bribe to get promotion. The Head, Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
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Buhari swears in Ex-IGP Arase as PSC chairman, five CCB board members sworn in too
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday morning, swore in the new chairman of the Service Commission, former Inspector-General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase (retd.). Arase took his oath of office at 10:05 am at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the presence of Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SGF…
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PSC backpedals, drops former APC campaigner, Naja’atu from policing elections
…hours after APC -PCC demands for her removal The Nigerian Police Service Commission has dropped former Director of the Civil Society directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajiya Naja’atu Mohammed, as one of the coordinators that will supervise conduct of police officers during Saturday elections. Naja’atu was removed hours…
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Obasanjo faults appointment of former IGs as chairmen of Police Service Commission
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday in Abuja frowned at the appointment of former Inspectors-General of Police as chairmen of the Police Service Commission (PSC). President Muhammadu Buhari appointed former Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Musiliu Smith
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Promotion of 19 senior police officers suspended
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has suspended the promotion of 19 senior police officers. The Commission, meanwhile, approved the appointment of three Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs).
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PSC asks FG to suspend salaries of 10,000 constables
The Police Service Commission has asked the Accountant-General of the Federation to stop the capture of 10,000 constables who recently graduated from police training colleges on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel System. The commission stated that the police officers had not been issued their letters of appointment and should not be enrolled on the payment…
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PSC wants immediate investigation into shooting, killing of female lawyer
The Police Service Commission (PSP) has called on police leadership to immediately, commence an investigation into the shooting and killing of a Lagos lawyer, Mrs Bolanle Raheem by a police officer. Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
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NCDC issues public health advisory as PSC relaxes COVID-19 safety measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has issued a public health advisory in the country, following the Presidential approval for the relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisory. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, on Wednesday
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PSC restores 10 dismissed police officers
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has reinstated 10 dismissed police officers, converted the dismissal of two others to retirement, and rejected the appeals of six others for lack of merit after it considered the appeals and petitions of 18 dismissed police officers. The PSC took the decision at its 17th Plenary which ended in Abuja…