The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the commission, Mr Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Kalu said the senior officers were promoted following their successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the PSC.

He said the list of the successful officers had been formally conveyed to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) for immediate implementation.

He listed the newly promoted CPs to the rank of AIGs to include Emmanuel Christopher, Joseph Eribo, Dantawaye Miller, Uche Ifeanyi, Olarenwaju Ogunlowo, Muhammad Dahiru and Dankombo Morris.

Others are Bello Shehu, Ibrahim Maikaba, Ahmed Musa, Olohundare Jimoh, Simeon Akpanudom and Haruna Olufemi.

He also listed the newly promoted DCPs to CPs to include Abdulrahim Shaibu, Abbas Sule, Ojugbele Adebola, Preye Egbetokun, Kayode Magaji, Adebisi Lateef, Markus Basiran and Silas Aremu.

Others are Sylvester Uzoefuna, Magaji Ismaila, Theodore Obasi, Sarah Ehindero, Hayatu Hassan, Mohammed Babakura, Danjuma Yahaya and Rebecca Okereke,

He further said that 19 Assistant Commissioners of Police, ACPs, were also, elevated to the rank of DCPs while 35 Chief Superintendents of Police, CSPs, were promoted to ACPs.

“The Chairman of the PSC, Mr Hashimu Argungu, has congratulated the newly promoted officers and described the elevations as a recognition of merit, dedication, and excellence in service.

“Argungu has urged the officers to redouble their efforts and justify their new ranks through unwavering commitment to effective policing and national security.

“The promotion is not an end but an opportunity to contribute more to the noble task of safeguarding lives and property.

“PSC will remain committed to transparency, merit, and adherence to global best practices in all promotion processes,” he said.

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Spokesman for PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Kalu said that the physical and credential screening would hold between March 9 and April 18 across the country.

“Applicants who successfully completed the online recruitment registration exercise are requested to login to the recruitment portal on npfapplication.psc.gov.ng,

“This is to check their status and print the following documents which they must present at the screening venue on the date and time indicated in their invitation slip.

“The documents are guarantors form, application submission slip, invitation slip, credentials screening form and physical screening form,” he said.

He added that items to be presented during the screening include invitation slip with assigned TABLE and credential screening form.

“Other items to be presented are original National Identity Number (NIN) printout or card issued by NIMC, O’ Level (GCE/SSCE) Certificate and Birth Certificate or Declaration of age.

“LGA/State of Origin Certificate, Trade Test/Certificate for specialists only, duly completed and signed Guarantors form with photocopies and passports of referees attached would also be presented,” he said.

According to him, original and duplicate copies of credentials are to be neatly packaged in two separate white flat files, with recent passport photographs attached.

Kalu said applicants must appear at the various screening venues wearing white canvas shoes, white T-shirts, white shorts, and white stockings.

He said the screening exercise would take place at designated locations within each state/FCT as indicated on the invitation printout.

He also said that the recruitment exercise was absolutely free of charge without any pecuniary obligation.

He quoted the Chairman of PSC, Mr Hashimu Argungu, as pledging that the process would be conducted in the best tradition of transparency and accountability.

Argungu urged applicants to be wary of online impostors, scammers and other criminal elements who might want to take advantage of the recruitment process to defraud innocent applicants.

He warned that anyone found wanting would be arrested and prosecuted.

Source: NAN

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Mr Torty Kalu, the spokesman of PSC, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

He said the decision was reached following the DIG’s  exceptional performance in the commission’s written examination and oral interview.

Kalu said the new DIG began his career in the Nigeria Police Force in 1992, making it over three decades of distinguished service to his new role.

“Until his promotion, he served as the AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, where he was widely praised for his community policing initiatives and strategic operations.

“His career is decorated with numerous international and national accolades, including the 2024 Crime Buster of the Year for West and Central Africa,” he said.

Kalu said the chairman of PSC, Mr Hashimu Argungu, charged the new DIG to view his promotion as a call to greater responsibility.

Argungu expressed confidence that the new DIG’s expertise in technology-driven policing and stakeholder partnership would significantly strengthen the nation’s security architecture.

Source: NAN

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Dr Muhammad Kabir-Kamba, Director-General of KIPA, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, on the sidelines of the launch of the 2026 Argungu Fishing Festival, which commenced with an Investors’ Forum.

Kabir-Kamba said no fewer than 42 investors from different parts of the world, including the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates, were participating in the forum to explore business opportunities in the state.

According to him, the prospective investments span agriculture, housing, energy, mining and manufacturing.

He added: “One of the most significant projects we are discussing is the establishment of an electric auto manufacturing company in Kebbi.

“The company is expected to produce electric cars, electric motorcycles, solar panels and lithium batteries.

“This is very strategic for us because of its direct impact on job creation, technology transfer and value addition within the state.”

The director-general revealed that a 4.9-billion-dollar investment proposal on iron ore exploration was also under consideration, alongside a separate four billion dollars agricultural investment project in Yauri Emirate.

“We also have a number of renewable energy companies that have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to invest between 70 million dollars and 100 million dollars each.

“In the energy sector alone, we are commencing the construction of 25 mini-grids across Kebbi between 2026 and 2027.

“Beyond that, we are targeting an additional 75 mini-grids, which will bring the total to 100 mini-grids in the state.

“This aligns with a national programme, and we are positioning Kebbi to be among the first states to benefit maximally from the available resources,” he said.

Kabir-Kamba noted that the cumulative value of the MoUs being signed during the festival stood at about $14 billion dollars, cutting across multiple sectors of the state’s development priorities.

He said the investments were in line with the state’s development plan and anchored on its comparative advantages, particularly in agriculture and solid minerals.

The director-general attributed the growing investor confidence to the prevailing peace and security in the state, as well as the enabling environment created by the government.

“We have relative peace and security in Kebbi, and that is critical to driving investments to fruition. Investors are more confident when they see stability and government commitment,” he said.

Kabir-Kamba also acknowledged the support of key partners and sponsors, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Access Bank and other corporate organisations, for their roles in facilitating the investment drive.

The D-G expressed optimism that the agreements would translate into tangible projects that would stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities and improve the overall standard of living in the state.

Source: NAN

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The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the promotion of Mr Funsho Adegboye from AIG to DIG was ratified at the third plenary meeting of the commission presided over by its chairman, Mr  Hashimu Argungu.

Kalu said the commission also approved the promotion of Danjuma Aboki and Dansabo Idi from the rank of Commissioners of Police to AIGs.

The PSC spokesman said the promotion of the senior officers followed a rigorous and merit-based process, including successful written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the commission.

“In a landmark decision reflecting its commitment to career progression, the commission also approved the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II).

“This promotion is based on their outstanding performance in the recently concluded Departmental Selection Board Examination,” he said.

Kalu said the newly promoted DIG had served as the AIG in charge of the Police Mobile Force, PMF, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to him, with a distinguished career spanning decades, Adegboye has served in critical departments including Operations, Training, and Administration.

He said the new DIG had held command positions and had acquired international experience from the United Nations Missions in Kosovo, Liberia, Timor, and Somalia.

Kalu said Aboki, one of the newly promoted AIG was until his promotion, the CP in charge of the Police Command in Imo.

He said Idi had served as the Acting AIG in charge of Research and Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja before his promotion.

Kalu said the PSC boss had congratulated the newly promoted officers, and pledged the commitment of PSC to transparency, meritocracy, and best practices in all appointment and promotion processes.

“The commission is dedicated to recognising hard work, dedication, and competence. These promotions are a testament to that commitment.

“I urge all the promoted officers to see their new ranks as a call to greater service, higher responsibility, and redoubled dedication to the safety and security of our nation,” Kalu quoted Argungu as saying.

Source: NAN

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The promotion followed his success in the rigorous written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the Police Service Commission, PSC, and concluded on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at its corporate headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.

The promotion exercise was presided over by the PSC chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd).

Images show the new Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Agboola, being decorated and congratulated.

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The commission, however, declined the promotion of 176 officers found to have retired and three others suspected to be deceased.

Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said the decisions were among the highlights of the first plenary meeting of the 6th board of the commission.

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Ani added that the commission’s approval had been forwarded to the Inspector-General of Police, I-G, for implementation.

The PSC chairman, Mr Hashimu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers.

Argungu, however, warned that thenceforth Police personnel must imbibe the spirit of nationalism and respect both the nation’s laws and police service regulations.

The PSC chairman stressed that the commission would no longer tolerate diversionary or unauthorised actions by serving officers, particularly when established channels existed to air grievances.

Argungu reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to protecting officers’ career progression, ensuring it was neither hindered nor undermined.

Source: NAN

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He said this during plenary on Tuesday, while justifying the defection of all the three Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senators from Kebbi to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Bamidele noted that the ruling party “is now running a government of national unity.”

Bamidele spoke in the presence of the APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje; Governor of Kebbi, Alhaji Nasir Idris and APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Argungu, among others, who were at the chamber.

Those who defected are Sen. Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North) and Sen. Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South).

Bamidele noted that their defection was based on the overriding public interest and had nothing to do with turning Nigeria into a one-party state.

According to him, the ruling party will not close its doors to anyone intending to join the party.

“In the same way, we will not also discriminate against anyone either on the basis of religion, tribe or any other factor. Our doors will continue to be open for more people to join at all levels.

“In the meantime, we will continue to work with the members of the minority political parties.

“It is not by sheer coincidence that virtually all political parties from the Young Progressives Party, YPP, to the Peoples Democratic Party have to join the ruling APC.

“Even APGA, which has not joined the ruling party, has also graciously nominated and donated a minister of state to the Federal Government of Nigeria under the APC administration.

“That is to say, what we are now running is a government of national unity,” he said.

Bamidele specifically commended the defectors for their decision to join the ruling APC while reflecting on how the PDP was coercing members of the opposition parties to defect to its fold when it was in government at the federal level.

He said: “We were all in this country when PDP was the ruling party. We saw all the things that happened under the PDP in an attempt to get more states, more seats in the Senate and more seats in the House of Representatives.

“We are not at the polls. No one is being coerced.

“If anyone is coerced, the person is definitely not Sen. Adamu Aliero. All of us know that the person cannot be Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi that will be co-opted.

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“Neither will Sen. Garba Maidoki with a stint in the private sector before he ventured into politics will defect to APC without clear conviction.

“As far as we are concerned, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi that I know will rather stay in opposition and be very loud.

“They all recognise that this is not the time for grandstanding. This is the time for all of us to work together to take Nigeria to the next level.

“One of the defectors has been privileged to be the governor of Kebbi, precisely from 1999 to 2007”.

“For us in APC, this is a wonderful development. For those who are keenly watching political developments, rest assured that at the end of the day, this can only be for the good and greatness of Nigeria.

“To the rest of our colleagues on the minority isle, we will continue to work together for the progress of Nigeria.

“I say it again for the umpteenth time. Those who refer to this parliament as a rubber stamp parliament should note that we are at a very critical stage of our national life when all hands must be on deck.”

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The Head, Press and Public Relations, PSC, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

The commission, on Monday at plenary meeting, approved the promotion of 66 senior officers.

The senior officers were 20 Commissioners of Police, CP, to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIG; 19 Deputy Commissioners, DCPs to CP; 13 Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents; and 14 Deputy Superintendents of Police to Superintendents.

Ani said the commission had in continuation of the meeting, approved the promotion of 26 Assistant Commissioners of Police, ACP, to DCP; and 23 Chief Superintendents of Police to ACP.

The PSC spokesman said 170 Assistant Superintendents of Police were also promoted to Deputy Superintendents.

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He said the newly promoted ACP to DCP were Tarzan Tsav, Samantha Barko; Shehu Abdullahi; Ajeigbe Olayinka; Abubakar Haruna; Elisha Bawa; Ibrahim Ahmed; Williams Tawon; Elija Dangana; Bello Hamisu; Usanga Bassey and Alice Abbah.

Also promoted  to DCP were  Abdulaziz Aliyu, Yahaya Usman; Mohammed Abdullahi; Shehu Garba; Tukur Garba; Dankwano Wilson; Mohammed Makama; Hassan Yahaya; Charles Okafor; Raphael Aiwansosa; Frances Oshuporu; Kangiwa Ibrahim; Donald Ibanga and Andatu Magaji.

He said the commission’s chairman, Mr. Hashimu Argungu, had told the officers during the promotion examination and interactive interview that promotion examinations had come to stay in police promotion.

Ani said the Nigeria Police Force must accept the reality that every public servant must be subjected to promotion examinations.

He said the commission would not promote any officer who had not gone through one form of examination or the other, in line with the existing Public Service Rules.

Source: NAN

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The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Ani said the commission, at its first plenary meeting in Abuja, took the decision on 109 pending disciplinary matters and 23 appeals and petition cases with 13 court judgments seeking compliance.

He said the commission had earlier considered and approved recommendations on several promotion matters conveyed to it by  the Inspector-General of Police for implementation.

Ani said the plenary meeting was presided over by the chairman of PSC, Mr Hashimu Argungu.

“After rigorous consideration of the pending disciplinary matters before the commission, it approved the dismissal of 19 senior police officers.

“The senior officers consist of 10 Assistant Superintendents, six Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents and one Superintendent.

“The commission  also approved the reduction in ranks of 19 other senior police officers, consisting of one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents and 13 Assistant Superintendents,” he said.

Ani said the PSC punished two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, with one being reprimanded for refusal to carry out lawful instructions while the other received letter of warning for negligence.

The PSC spokesman said several other officers found culpable received different punishments including, severe reprimand, and letters of warning.

According to him, most of the officers dismissed will also be prosecuted by the legal unit of the Nigeria Police Force.

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He said three pending disciplinary matters were stepped down with a request for further information from the Inspector General of Police after considering 23 appeals and petitions and nine legal matters/court judgments.

Ani said the commission would henceforth be considering police disciplinary matters with dispatch.

He said the idea was to free police officers who were not found wanting to continue with their career progression and those found culpable to serve their punishments.

The PSC spokesman said the PSC boss had warned that the commission would not spare police officers who indulged in civil matters like land disputes, marital issues and rent related disputes.

Argungu said the courts should be allowed to do their work while the Police should pay more attention to criminal matters and threats to life.

Source: NAN

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