By Miriam Humbe The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025. Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) – a testament to the Commission’s consistency in investment in technology for ensuring efficient service…
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By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the implementation of robust and proactive security measures to ensure the safety of lives and property across the country during the Christmas festivities. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General ME Onoja. The DHQ said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified operations in identified vulnerable areas nationwide. The statement further said that additional troops have been deployed to strategic locations and major routes, while special forces units and air support elements have…
Good day, esteemed citizens of our great nation. I am CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. As we joyfully approach the festive season, a time of celebration, togetherness, and reflection, the Nigeria Police is committed to ensuring your safety and security. While we are doubling our efforts to keep you safe this season, your active participation in your own security is paramount. Firstly, ensure situational awareness. Always pay attention to your surroundings, whether you’re at the market, a social gathering, or on the road. Notice unfamiliar faces, suspicious packages, or unusual activities. Trust…
The FRSC Corps Marshal has ordered the deployment of additional officers and tow trucks along the Abuja–Lokoja Road to ease the ongoing traffic gridlock and ensure swift removal of obstructions. He confirmed that the congestion is largely due to increased vehicular movement, ongoing construction points, as well as undisciplined and impatient drivers driving against traffic, and urged motorists traveling within this season to cooperate with personnel on duty for smooth traffic flow.
In a bold, strategic move to stem the tide of road crashes and reckless driving during the end of the year travels, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a hardline directive to all Commanding Officers across the Federation to ensure 100 percent deployment of personnel, patrol teams and operational assets in line with the operational guidelines of Operation Zero Tolerance Exercise. The directive signals the Corps’ uncompromising determination to dominate the roads, enforce discipline and protect lives during the peak end-of-year travel season, declaring zero tolerance for negligence, compromise or operational slack. Operation Zero…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cautioned inter-city road transport operators against arbitrary and unexplained fare increases during the ongoing yuletide travel period, following a surge in consumer complaints across several parts of the country. The Commission recognises that seasonal demand, operational pressures and other legitimate cost factors may affect transport pricing. However, consumers are entitled to clear, accurate, and timely information on fares before travel. Any fare adjustment must therefore be transparently communicated and applied fairly. The FCCPC also notes that these complaints are arising at a time when there are reports of reductions in the…
From Left hand Auwal Musa Rafsanjani Executive Director Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre ( CISLAC)/ Head of Transparency International Nigeria, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede,The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Abubakar Bello and Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN at the ongoing Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, in Doha, Qatar
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unsealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc after the company committed to a binding undertaking to comply with the remedial process following consumer rights violations. Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The headquarters was earlier sealed on December 11, 2025, because Ikeja Electric failed to comply with a NERC directive to unbundle a Maximum Demand account into 20 individual accounts for a customer who had been without power for over two and half years. Ikeja Electric undertook to resolve all…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), led by its Director-General/CEO, Prof. Charles Anosike, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Livestock Development on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Prof. Anosike presented the maiden edition of the Livestock Weather Bulletin, noting that: “The purpose of this visit is to present to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, the maiden edition of the Livestock Weather Bulletin.” He explained that the bulletin provides timely and accurate weather information tailored for livestock farmers, enabling informed decision-making, improved productivity, effective planning, and reduced exposure to climate and weather-related risks. Prof. Anosike said…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in line with its statutory mandate, has produced the draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and convened a Stakeholders’ Meeting to validate the document and enrich sector-specific advisories through co-creation and co-production. The meeting brought together stakeholders from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Ministry of Environment, aviation, agriculture, water resources, disaster risk management, health, humanitarian response, and other allied sectors, providing a collaborative platform to refine the 2026 climate outlook and ensure its relevance, usability, and impact. Declaring the meeting open, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet and Permanent…
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has been formally recognized for attaining complete compliance in its ministerial deliverables, reflecting a significant achievement in public service performance and the ongoing drive toward digital transformation. The recognition was announced by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, during the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The occasion also marked FMITI’s successful migration to the 1Gov ECMS platform, a key milestone in the Federal Civil Service’s digitalization agenda. Speaking at the event, the Minister of…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 (Three Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) and €280, 000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros) in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly swindling one Halima Sanni the sum of N26, 550, 000 (Twenty-Six Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The herbalists: Akingbola Omotayo, Adeola Funsho Ogunrinde, Yahaya Amodu,…