By Miriam Humbe On behalf of all Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended his heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to all citizens celebrating this joyful time of the Year. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The FPRO said the IGP assured that comprehensive safety measures were being implemented, and patrols will be intensified in areas of festive events and gatherings. Here’s A Full Text Of The Message: In this delightful moment to come together with family and friends, to…
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By Miriam Humbe Some Directors and Heads of Units in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources paid Christmas and New Year homage to the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri and Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas) Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo in their respective offices in Abuja. Christopher Ugwuegbulam, the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. During the visits, the Ministers were appreciated for their leadership qualities and commitments towards getting the best out of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector. Prayers were also offered for the season…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has clarified that personal data of Nigerians applying for or renewing their driver’s licenses under the National Drivers’ Licence Identity Management and Card Production System (NDLS) are being handled by third-party consultants instead of staff at the FRSC. This is according to a recent audit report from the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation. The report points to weaknesses in the FRSC’s internal control system, which have led to these anomalies. As a result, the Corps said that it faced the risk of not transferring essential knowledge to its…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday the 23rd of December 2024, commissioned the Force Insurance Company. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement. The event was a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the welfare and security of police personnel and their families. The ceremony took place at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, FHQ Abuja, in the presence of key dignitaries, including the Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Sen. Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori; Chairman Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu…
By Miriam Humbe His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azinge has showered deserving encomium on the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed and the entire staff of the Corps for their resilience and commitment to entrenching safety on Nigerian roads. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer at the FRSC Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Asagba of Asaba was speaking during the Corps Marshal’s visit to his palace in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday 24 December, 2024. The royal father stressed with particular…
Shehu Mohammed By Miriam Humbe As Christians in Nigeria join the rest of the world to mark the 2024 Christmas celebration, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC}, Shehu Mohammed has called on motorists to adhere strictly to road traffic rules and regulations to make the celebration a peaceful and hitch-free one. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday. The FRSC Corps Marshal gave the admonition in his Christmas message in which he restated his earlier…
***As Police Records 30,313 Arrests, Recover 1,984 Firearms, 23,250 Ammunition By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, held a strategic meeting on Tuesday, 24th December, 2024, with senior police officers of the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement. The meeting, which took place at the Goodluck Ebele Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters Abuja, served as a platform for reviewing the achievements of the Force in the year 2024 while outlining strategic plans for innovation and adaptability as the Force prepares for the challenges of the coming…
By Miriam Humbe As part of efforts to strengthen border management, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinvigorated its 2025 Enforcement Strategy. This strategy is aimed at removing bottlenecks associated with trade, strengthening border security, combating smuggling, and facilitating legitimate trade. To this effect the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has approved the reduction of customs checkpoints across the country to streamline operations and ease the movement of goods and persons. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed for the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the 2025 Federal Budget of Restoration, and urged the Federal Government to prioritize transparency, accountability, and alignment with the needs of Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani). CISLAC cautioned against budget padding and the inclusion of questionable allocations, such as funds designated for scrapped ministries like the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports. The organization described such allocations as indicative of inadequate needs assessment and a disregard for accountability, calling…
By Miriam Humbe As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has expressed hopes of a greater and better Nigeria free from economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 while congratulating Christians as they mark the birth of Jesus Christ. The EFCC’s boss stressed that the light, joy, hope, truth and liberty that Christ brought to the world were significant drives towards zero tolerance for corruption and reform-minded pursuits. Olukoyede said:…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has warmly felicitated with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on the auspicious occasion of Year 2024 Christmas celebrations in commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The CDS asserted that the birth of Jesus Christ was evidently the heralding of good tidings and hope to the hopeless. He therefore called on the Christian faithful in the AFN to use this period of Christmas for introspection…
This is the Christmas Message from the Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar to Nigerians: As we celebrate this festive season, I extend my warmest greetings to all Nigerians, especially our dedicated and hardworking NEMA staff. This season of love and hope reminds us of the importance of unity, service, and dedication—values that define our collective mission at NEMA. To our esteemed staff, I deeply appreciate your tireless efforts and sacrifices throughout the year. Your commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our people, often under challenging conditions, is commendable and inspiring. You are the…