Police sack nine officers over recruitment fraud
Six other officers were also demoted in the latest disciplinary recommendations by the Police Service Commission.
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8,916 senior Nigeria police officers get promotion
About 71 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) were elevated to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP).
Killings, ballot box snatching among security lapses witnessed in March 9 elections – Report
The process was also fraught with widespread irregularities including ballot snatching.
Elections: Commission deploys 400 personnel to monitor conduct of policemen
The Commission has also procured dedicated telephone lines for all the 36 states and FCT.
Police commission appoints new AIGs, CPs
The PSC earlier approved the appointment of eight new DIGs and retired seven others.
Police shortlist over 300,000 for recruitment as constables (SEE BREAKDOWN BY STATES)
The list consists 271,068 males and 43,785 females.
Police Recruitment: 158,773 apply for 10,000 slots in 18 days
Niger State maintains its lead with 11,047 applications while Imo has the lowest with 870.
Police Recruitment: Over 104,000 apply for 10,000 slots in 12 days
Niger State has the highest number of applications of 7,985 while Bayelsa has the lowest with 347.
Buhari approves new salary package for police officers
The president however says the police have under-performed.
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Nigeria should reserve some elective seats for women – CLEEN Foundation
The group says lack of internal democracy in political parties affecting women participation in Nigerian politics.
Buhari swears in former IG, Smith, members of police service commission
Mr Smith will succeed another former IGP, Mike Okiro.
INFOGRAPH: Police Recruitment; How States Fared
Of the 5,253 candidates, Kano State had the highest number of 308 candidates.
Police Recruitment: 1,098 Abia indigenes jostle for 119 slots
The police commission says some candidates presented forged certificates while others falsified their ages.
Nursing mothers excluded from Nigeria police recruitment exercise
The screening exercise is ongoing across the nation.
Police commence recruitment of 6,000 constables May 7
Out of the 133, 324 Nigerians shortlisted for screening, Kaduna and Katsina have the highest numbers of applicants
Govt takes step to secure Nigeria’s unity schools
"School security is vital to effective teaching and learning''.
9,973 senior Nigerian police officers promoted in 2017
Two commissioners of police and 13 deputy commissioners of police were promoted.
Why police can’t withdraw officers from VIPs, unauthorised persons – Official
The PSC chairman said about 150,000 police officers are attached to VIPs.
Nigeria Police promote 243 senior officers (SEE FULL LIST)
Some acting-commissioners are also confirmed as substantive commissioners.
Apo Six: Why we reinstated officer charged with murder of Abuja traders — Police
The police recently reinstated some officers acquitted in the 2005 murder, despite appeals by the prosecution.
Anambra Governorship: PSC sends 17-member team to monitor police conduct
Mr. Okiro added that officers were expected to demonstrate a high level of discipline in the performance of their duties.
Senator accusing Police IG of fraud gets bail
The judge refuses bail on self-recognizance.
Nigeria police chief disregards directives but we cannot punish him – Police Service Commission
A senator accused the IGP of corruption and sexual misconduct.
Nigerians Lambast IGP After Commission Clears Senator Of Alleged Desertion
The police and Mr. Misau have been engaged in a war of words after the senator accused the police of ...
Police Bribery Saga: Commission summons senator
The senator is expected to appear before the panel on September 6.
