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PSC Promotes Over 400 Police Officers, Appoints New DIG for North-East
Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 400 senior police officers and appointed a new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to oversee the North-East geopolitical zone.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the commission announced the appointment of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Dankwara Mohammed as the new DIG representing the North-East. He replaces DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya, who recently retired from service.
The PSC also promoted Commissioner of Police (CP) Abibo Deinma Reuben to the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG). In addition, 11 Deputy Commissioners of Police were elevated to Commissioners of Police, while 13 Assistant Commissioners were promoted to Deputy Commissioners.
Further promotions included 44 Chief Superintendents of Police, who advanced to the rank of Assistant Commissioners, and 412 Superintendents who became Chief Superintendents. Several Deputy Superintendents were also confirmed as full Superintendents.
PSC Chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to demonstrate professionalism and integrity in their new roles.
“Promotion is not a reward but a call to higher responsibility. We expect each officer to justify the confidence reposed in them by the Commission and the Nigerian people,” Argungu said.
The chairman emphasized that the promotions followed rigorous screening processes aimed at ensuring that merit, competence, and character determined advancement within the police hierarchy.
The newly appointed DIG Mohammed is expected to play a key role in strengthening policing operations across the North-East, a region that continues to face security challenges, including insurgency and banditry.
Ani said the commission’s latest actions were part of ongoing efforts to reposition the Nigeria Police Force and improve morale among its personnel.
“The Commission remains committed to promoting officers based on merit and performance to build a professional and accountable police force,” Ani stated.
The promotions come at a time when the PSC has been implementing reforms to make police promotions more transparent and performance-driven. In recent months, the commission introduced written examinations and evaluation systems for senior officers seeking promotion.
Analysts say the move reflects a broader effort by the federal government to modernize the police force and strengthen public trust in law enforcement.
A security analyst, Musa Aliyu, said the new promotion process could help curb favoritism in the force. “For years, promotion in the police has been seen as influenced by connections. What the PSC is doing now is setting a new standard where competence matters more than who you know,” he said.
The Nigeria Police Force currently has 17 zonal commands across the country, with DIGs overseeing each zone. The North-East zone covers states such as Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba — areas that have experienced security threats over the past decade.
Observers believe that appointing a new DIG with field experience in the region could strengthen coordination between local police units and the military in counterterrorism efforts.
The PSC said it will continue to monitor the performance of the newly promoted officers to ensure accountability and effective service delivery.
The Commission is also expected to conduct another round of promotions before the end of the year as part of its 2025 police workforce review.
With the latest promotions, the PSC aims to boost morale within the force and encourage officers to maintain discipline, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
The Commission concluded its statement with a reminder that promotion is both a privilege and a responsibility.
“The Nigerian public expects more from its police officers,” Argungu said. “These promotions are an opportunity to prove that the Nigeria Police can meet those expectations.”
Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) has graduated 17,300 students at its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies held on Saturday at the main campus.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The university also conferred honorary Doctorate Degrees on Paul Odili, Founder and CEO of Paulo Group of Companies; Prof. Yusuf Ali, SAN; and Emmanuel Issa, in recognition of their contributions to society.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, said the honourees were selected based on their character, achievements, and commitment to excellence.
He urged graduating students to focus on what they can contribute to national development, stressing that character, discipline, and integrity would determine their success beyond the classroom.
According to him, certificates may open doors, but personal values and conduct will shape long-term achievements.
The Vice Chancellor also reminded the graduates to uphold the reputation of the institution wherever they go.
Fawehinmi disclosed that the 29th convocation covered the 2022/2023 academic session, while the 30th covered 2023/2024, with thousands graduating across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Speaking after receiving his honorary award, Dr. Odili dedicated the recognition to Nigerians with dreams and encouraged young people to remain persistent in pursuing their goals.
He also pledged support for the university, promising collaboration aimed at addressing key challenges facing the institution.
The Federal Government has released an updated list of items banned from importation into Nigeria, in a move aimed at protecting local industries and reducing pressure on foreign exchange.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The revised prohibition schedule, dated April 1, 2026, outlines 17 broad categories of goods that are no longer allowed into the country through any entry point.
According to the Federal Ministry of Finance, the policy affects a wide range of products, including food items, pharmaceuticals, household goods, and industrial materials.
One of the most notable aspects of the list is the ban on several widely used medicines under specified HS codes, including paracetamol, metronidazole, cotrimoxazole, chloroquine, aspirin, folic acid, and some vitamin supplements. The government says these are now to be produced locally.
The restriction also covers pharmaceutical waste, which remains completely prohibited.
In the agriculture and food sector, the importation of poultry, pork, beef, and eggs remains banned, although an exception was made for hatching eggs used for breeding and research purposes.
Retail-packaged vegetable oils, sugar products, cocoa derivatives, tomato paste, and certain bottled water products are also included in the import restrictions, with emphasis on encouraging local production.
The policy further bars detergents, soaps, ballpoint pens and refills, cement, certain fertilizers, packaging materials, and specific steel and glass products.
The Nigeria Customs Service has been directed to enforce the new rules strictly, with importers and businesses advised to comply fully to avoid seizure of goods and penalties.
ADC chieftain and publisher, Dele Momodu, has dismissed calls for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, describing the push as unfair and politically motivated.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Momodu was reacting to comments by activist Zekeri Idris Jnr, a supporter of Peter Obi, who urged Atiku to step aside over concerns about his age, which would be about 80 by 2027.
In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Momodu said attention should be focused on holding the government accountable rather than targeting Atiku’s political ambition.
The exchange followed a viral video where Idris insisted that Atiku should support younger aspirants instead of contesting, arguing that voters would not back an elderly candidate.
Idris also suggested that Atiku should act as a statesman and support younger politicians such as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and others.
Responding, Momodu cited several world leaders who held office at advanced ages, arguing that experience should not be dismissed in leadership discussions.
He questioned what should disqualify Atiku from contesting, insisting that age alone is not a valid reason.
Atiku, who lost the 2023 presidential election to President Bola Tinubu, is reportedly considering another run in 2027 under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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