The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mr Solomon Arase, has warned the commission’s officials, deployed for the recruitment of new Constables, against the collection of money from applicants and families. Arase, a retired Inspector-General of Police, gave the warning at a…
PSC promotes AIG Frank Mba, Ciroma to DIG
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspectors-general of Police (AIGs), Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma as Deputy Inspectors-general of Police (DIGs). DIG Ciroma will replace DIG Ali Janga, who has retired from service and had…
Sanwo-Olu reiterates need for state police
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday reiterated the need for the creation of state police in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu reiterated the call when the Commissioners of Police Service Commission (PSC), led by the acting Chairman, Retired Justice Clara Ogunbiyi,…
Musiliu Smith resigns as PSC chairman
Former Inspector General of Police of Nigeria (IGP) Musiliu Smith has resigned as the Chairman Police Service Commission (PSC). PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani confirmed his resignation to The Nation. Ani said Smith’s resignation was on health grounds and President Muhammadu…
PSC rejects report on DCP Abba Kyari, insists on fresh investigation
The Police Service Commission (PSC), has rejected the report of the panel that investigated the alleged connection between the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and social media celebrity and alleged fraudster, Abbas…
Minister kicks against reducing president’s powers in PSC Bill
The Minister of Police Affairs, Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, has kicked against the whittling down the power of the President in the Police Service Commission (PSC) amendment bill. Dingyadi stated this yesterday at the public hearing on the “Bill for an…
Police must shine their eyes – President Buhari charges Police Service Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged members of the Police Service Commission to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force delivers on its responsibilities. According to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, he was speaking Tuesday…
10,000 police job: PSC gets 104,289 applications in 12 days (Nation)
The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has received 104,289 applications after it announced the recruitment of 10,000 constables. It said it recorded the figure 12 days after the recruitment portal was opened on November 30. The commission also added…
Buhari appoints ex-IG Smith as PSC chairman, to succeed Okiro (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, as Chairman of the Police Service Commission. Smith is to succeed former IGP, Mike Okiro. Buhari also appointed five others as members of the PSC. President of the Senate, Bukola…
