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PSC denies corruption allegations, N5m bribe for ACP promotion
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has denied report alleging that senior officers paid ¦ 5 million each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP.
Spokesman of the body, Torty Njoku, who issued the denial in a statement yesterday, said: “The commission categorically denies these unfounded allegations in their entirety and describes the report as a reckless attempt to tarnish the image of both the commission and the Nigeria Police Force.
“Contrary to the narrative peddled by the online publication, the promotion of the senior officers from Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, to ACP followed due process and established guidelines of the commission.
“The Police Service Commission, as the statutory body responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of police officers (except the Inspector-General of Police), conducts its affairs with the highest level of transparency and adherence to the Public Service Rules and best practices.
“The reference in the report to the immediate past Inspector-General of Police is mischievous and calculated to lend false credence to a baseless story.
“The role of the IGP in the promotion process is to forward recommendations based on vacancy and performance, but the final approval rests solely with the commission as a body.
“To suggest that the commission operates a ‘pay-to-play’ system is an insult on the integrity of the Board members who oversee these exercises.
“We challenge the online medium to provide verifiable evidence to support their claim of bribery, rather than relying on hearsay from ‘insider sources.’
“The documents referenced, including the internal police wireless message, only confirm that promotions were approved, which is a routine administrative function.”
They do not substantiate the malicious allegation of financial transactions.
“The Police Service Commission invites the public to disregard this misleading report. We remain committed to merit-based promotions and oversight of the NPF.
“Any officer or member of the public with credible evidence of misconduct is encouraged to petition the commission directly, rather than feed sensationalist media narratives.
“We are considering legal action against the medium for defamation and damage to the reputation of the commission.’’
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will participate fully in the 2027 general elections, dismissing concerns over ongoing legal challenges.
Speaking Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja, Mark expressed confidence that the party would overcome all litigations.
“You do not have anything to be afraid of regarding all the litigations before the party,” he said.
“I want to assure you that we shall triumph in all the cases, and we shall be on the ballot for every election.”
He added that the party was fully prepared to pursue all legal options. “We are more than ready for these cases and will do everything within the ambit of the law to surmount every situation,” Mark stated, pledging to personally lead the party through the legal process.
The ADC’s legal team has already initiated an appeal against the judgment and filed for a stay of execution, signaling the party’s determination to challenge the ruling.
Mark’s reassurance came as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections, a period seen as critical for consolidating its political footing.
Party officials say the development is expected to boost confidence among members and supporters while reinforcing the ADC’s resolve to remain a key contender.
Earlier, the legal team briefed Mark and other party leaders on the implications of the court decision and outlined strategies for the cases ahead.
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