***Commiserates With Families Of Kano Officers Who Died In Accident The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu has commended the Nigeria Police Force personnel and other security agencies for their exceptional professional conduct during the recently concluded Edo State governorship elections. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Police Chief said that the peaceful conduct of the governorship election served as testament to the dedication and hard work of the security forces. The IGP specifically expressed appreciation for the exemplary display of discipline and neutrality exhibited by security personnel…
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By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu SAN has described corruption as a cancer that has negatively impacted the performance of the education sector. Dr Aliyu made this known at a 3-day workshop organised by the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the training and research arm of ICPC for staff of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEBS) and Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB). Demola Bakare, the Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The training,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has affirmed that there is a continuous increase in the Water Level between Thursday 19th -Tuesday 24th September, 2024, along the River Niger. NIHSA however maintained that the Agency is in synergy with the authorities and management of Kainji and Jebba Dams. The Agency advised that citizens and communities along the River Niger, should heed to warning, keep away from flood plains and clear their water Ways.
By Miriam Humbe Facing a common challenge of Climate Change which has led to extreme weather conditions and impacted people’s lives, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) are to partner to reduce the impact on people. This was the highlight of the discussions when the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike, visited the Director General of NAPTIP, Binta L. Adamu Bello, at the Abuja headquarters of NAPTIP on Tuesday.…
By Miriam Humbe In swift response to the rising water levels in Rivers Niger and Benue, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated contacts with the identified State Governments and relevant stakeholders ahead of highly probable flood disaster that may occur in communities at risk especially those close to the rivers. A statement from the Press Unit of NEMA on Tuesday, said this was in addition to the on-going intervention in States that are already impacted by flooding. Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, while alerting the States on high possibilities of the flood disaster, has also activated…
Chief Barr. Udeze By Miriam Humbe Federal High Court Abuja presided over by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik has dismissed the Adekunle Rufai Omoaje’s Ondo Governorship pre-election suit challenging Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze’s leadership conducted primaries. The Court warned Mr. Omoaje to desist from deceiving the public as the issue of who remains the authentic National Chairman of Action Alliance (AA) has been settled by the Appellate Court. Mr. Omoaje was also warned to stop forum shopping for judgements or otherwise go and look for another party to join or register another party . Details coming…..
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida has said that it is has become necessary to identify other frequency bands to complement the 5GHz and 2.4GHz. Dr. Aminu Maida said this in a speech at the Annual Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies held in Lagos. The NCC EVC was represented by the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami. Maida explained that the 5GHz and 2.4GHz that are being used for Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5) at the moment are becoming overwhelmed due to an increase in demand for capacity.…
***72 Countries Experienced Hottest Summer On Record, Driven By Climate Change Climate Central is set to release a new report, revealing that one in four people on the planet experienced climate change-driven temperatures every day in June, July, and August because of the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil, gas, and coal, and human activities. Between June and August, 2 billion people were exposed to more than 30 days of health-threatening temperatures strongly influenced by climate change. 72 countries experienced their hottest summer since at least 1970, significantly driven by climate change. 180 cities in the Northern Hemisphere experienced…
By Miriam Humbe Ag. Director General of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Department FEMD, Engineer Abdulrahman Mohammed has pledged to consolidate on the existing relationship with the FCT Fire Service to tackle emergencies in the Territory. Nkechi Isa, FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement. He said this when he hosted the Acting Director of the FCT Fire Service, Mr Zacheus Adebayo at the conference room of FEMD. Engr Abdulrahman said that inter-agency collaboration was key in tackling disasters and emergencies in the FCT. He charged the FCT Fire Service to ensure that facilities in…
By Miriam Humbe An adhoc Committee on emergency preparedness plan for earth tremors in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) has been constituted. Nkechi Isa, FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement. The Acting Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed announced this after a meeting with stakeholders on recent vibrations in some parts of Mpape, Katampe and Maitama. Engr Abdulrahman said that the adhoc committee would sensitize residents on what to do during and after the tremor. He said the earth tremor which first occured on Saturday at Mpape…
The Acting Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed has promised to strengthen the existing cordial relationship with the Information and Communication Department of the FCTA. Nkechi Isa, FEMD’s Head of Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. Engineer Abdulrahman made the promise when he led the management team of FEMD on a courtesy visit to the Director of Information in Abuja. The Ag. DG described the information department as a critical stakeholder, noting the importance of media in enlightenment and sensitization campaigns. He commended the Information department for the wide coverage given to FEMD…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted on-the-spot assessment of a major bridge connecting Yola to Gombe Road, which recently collapsed, causing significant disruption to transportation across the region. The incident, which occurred in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, has left commuters and goods stranded, severely affecting trade and travel between the two states. The collapse is believed to have resulted from structural weaknesses exacerbated by heavy seasonal rains. A rapid assessment was immediately initiated by Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar to evaluate the extent of the damage and recommend necessary mitigation steps. The assessment…