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JUST IN: PSC Approves Appointment of New DIGs, Others
The appointment of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma as Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) has been approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
The spokesperson of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Ikechukwu Ani, released a statement confirming the development on Friday.
The statement also revealed that DIG Ciroma will be assuming the position previously held by DIG Ali Janga, who has retired from service. DIG Janga had represented the North-East geopolitical zone in the Police Management Team.
The statement reads “DIG Ciroma, the most senior Officer from the zone will henceforth represent the zone. DIG Mba will represent the South East zone and replace retired DIG John Amadi who before his retirement represented the zone,”
Additionally, the Police Service Commission (PSC) also gave its approval for the promotion of 14 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 22 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the rank of Commissioners.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated that these decisions were the key highlights of the 21st Plenary Meeting of the Commission.
The meeting was chaired by Solomon Arase, a former Inspector General of Police, and was attended by all members of the commission, including Dr. (Mrs) Ifeoma Adaora Anyanwutaku, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the commission.
The newly appointed Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) include CP Abubakar Lawal, CP Alhassan Aminu, CP Abdul Umar, CP Shettima Zannah, CP Ebong Eyibio Ebong, CP Adepoju Ayiinde Ilori, CP Okon Okon Effiong, CP Echeng Eworo Echeng, CP Susan Ukpanukiema Horsfall, CP Bankole Lanre Sikiru, CP Oladimeji Yomi Olarewaju, CP Sani Gwarzo, and CP Odama Paul Ojeka.
Among the 22 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) who have been promoted to the rank of Commissioners are DCP Abibo Deinma Reuben, DCP Thomas Abraham Nabhoni, DCP Wakil Abdul Salamai, DCP Enyinnaya Inonachi, DCP Ronke Nurat Okunade, and DCP Adekunle Ismail Olusokan.
In addition to the mentioned officers, the other Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) who were promoted to the rank of Commissioners include DCP Hassan Abdu Yabnet, DCP Festus Chinedu Oko, DCP Aminu Baba Raji, DCP Omolara Ibidun Oluntola, DCP Akoh Benedict Gabriel, DCP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, DCP Bafda Magaji Jahun, DCP Ahmadu Tijani Abdullahi, DCP Mohamned Mu’azu, DCP Bretet Emmanuel Simon, DCP Ihebom M Chukuma, DCP Shettima Mohammed Qurtu, DCP Olatokunbo Maxwell Olabisi, DCP Yusuf Mohammed Lawal, DCP Monica Leo, and DCP Abaniwonda Surajudeen Olufemi.
Furthermore, the Police Service Commission (PSC) also approved the promotion of 24 Assistant Commissioners of Police to the rank of Deputy Commissioners.
They include ACP Ezekiel Ibrahim, Project Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Mohammed Shamsudeen, Assistant Director, OPS, Kaduna (NCCSALW); ACP Khan Salihu Usman, Networking Admin ICT FHQ, Abuja; ACP Wan Mantu Chongs, Commander PMF 19 Portharcourt; and Baba Lawan Audu, Area Commander, Exeter Akwa-Ibom State Command.
Furthermore, the appointed individuals also include Okon Etim Asuquo from the Department of Operations, Benue State Command, and Louis Chike Nwabuwa from the Department of Operations, Plateau State Command. ACP Samuel Osman Onoja from the Police College Oji River, ACP Sa’ad Yahaya, and ACP Ibrahim Jibrin serving as Commanders of 76 PMF (Police Mobile Force), Nsukka and 56 PMF Ogoni, respectively, were also granted the appointments.
Additionally, the Police Service Commission (PSC) approved the promotion of 39 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). This includes CSPs Joseph Udoh, Nze Helen Omeba, Uduaku Isaac Udom, Anthony Francis Etim, Benjamin Kelembus Bello, Abdullahi Idris Abubakar, Ogbonnaya Nwota, Daiyabu Mohammed Ahmed, and several others.
The PSC also granted the acting appointment of CSP Akande Bamidele as Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police.
During the Plenary Meeting, the two newly appointed Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), 14 Commissioners of Police (CPs), and 22 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were required to appear before the Commission for an interactive session as part of the process for their new ranks.
In addition to the promotions, the plenary meeting also approved a new Instrument of Delegation that grants delegated powers to the Inspector General of Police.
Chairman Solomon Arase extended his congratulations to the newly promoted officers and urged them to reciprocate the goodwill shown by the commission by rededicating themselves to the service of their country.
Arase further assured that police promotions would be conducted regularly, aiming to prevent officers from experiencing stagnation in any rank.
He commended the commitment and sacrifices made by the other members of the commission, emphasizing that a new and brighter future awaits the Nigeria Police Force.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for his involvement in the 2015 terrorist attacks on Maiduguri, Borno State.
Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Friday, finding Yarima guilty of participating in acts of terrorism that led to the deadly attacks.
The court also imposed multiple prison terms on the convict for other terrorism-related offences.
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Aside from the death sentence on count seven, the court sentenced Yarima to life imprisonment on count six for receiving arms and weapons training in preparation for carrying out terrorist activities.
Justice Omotosho also handed him 35 years imprisonment on count one for professing membership of the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group, and 30 years imprisonment on count five.
In addition, the court sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment each on counts two, three and four.
The Federal Government had arraigned Yarima on a seven-count charge marked FHC/KNJ/CR/971/2026, filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation.
According to the prosecution, Yarima, who hails from the Lawanti area of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, belonged to Boko Haram between 2009 and 2015 before his arrest.
He was also accused of accepting the teachings (Da’awah) of the sect’s late founder, Mohammed Yusuf, and remaining a member of the terrorist organisation despite its proscription.
The prosecution further told the court that Yarima travelled to an Arab country where he received training in arms and weapon handling in preparation for terrorist operations, an offence punishable under the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act, 2013.
He was also found guilty of participating in the 2015 attacks on Maiduguri, an offence that attracted the death penalty under Section 2(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act, 2013.
The trial, which is usually conducted in Kainji, Niger State, was moved to the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Speaking after the judgment, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism in Nigeria.
“We will fight with every inch of our blood to ensure that we make Nigeria a safe place for everybody,” Fagbemi said.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has announced a further reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N1,175 to N1,125 per litre.
A statement from the company on Thursday has it that this latest adjustment reflects the refinery’s ongoing commitment to ensuring price stability, improving affordability, and supporting Nigeria’s energy security objectives.
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The price review underscores Dangote Refinery’s responsiveness to prevailing market conditions and its efforts to pass on cost efficiencies to downstream partners and consumers.
“Dangote Refinery remains focused on its broader mission of contributing to economic growth, enhancing fuel availability, and fostering a more competitive and sustainable petroleum sector in Nigeria,” the statement added.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has explained why it directed capital market operators to immediately refund funds collected from investors in connection with a purported Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission revealed that it had observed the circulation of advertisements, flyers, digital banners, and electronic messages across social media and investment platforms inviting members of the public to invest in the refinery through an alleged IPO.
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According to the SEC, the purported offer has not received regulatory approval, as the Commission has neither received nor approved any application from Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE for a public offering.
The regulator expressed concern that some registered capital market operators were actively promoting the unapproved offer and soliciting subscriptions from prospective investors.
Explaining the reason for its directive, the SEC stated that the campaign was misleading and amounted to market manipulation capable of creating false expectations among investors and undermining confidence in Nigeria’s capital market.
The Commission noted that invitations encouraging members of the public to open accounts, pre-fund investments, or reserve guaranteed share allocations for the alleged IPO violate provisions of the Investments and Securities Act as well as existing market regulations.
As a result, the SEC ordered all registered operators, including stockbrokers and promoters of digital investment platforms, to immediately cease all advertising and promotional activities relating to the purported offer.
The Commission further directed operators to remove all related promotional materials from their websites, social media pages, and other communication channels within 24 hours.
In addition, firms were instructed to stop accepting deposits, investment commitments, account registrations, or expressions of interest linked to the alleged public offering.
To protect investors from potential losses, the SEC ordered any operator that had already collected funds in connection with the purported IPO to refund such monies within 24 hours.
The regulator warned that any operator that fails to comply with the directive risks facing sanctions under the Investments and Securities Act 2025 and the SEC Rules and Regulations.
The Commission also advised Nigerians to rely only on information released through approved regulatory channels and to ignore unofficial promotional campaigns or investment solicitations concerning the refinery.
SEC added that if Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE eventually decides to proceed with a public offering and secures regulatory approval, an authorised prospectus will be published in line with the law.
The directive comes amid reports that the Dangote Group is considering listing a 10 per cent stake in its $20 billion refinery through a Pan-African IPO expected in 2026.
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