By Miriam Humbe The weight and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, (FMITI) on Thursday, went round some shopping Malls and petrol stations within the Abuja metropolis to verify pricing and measurements. The surveillance was led by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Nasiru Abbas, Director of Measures and Weights, Olajide Bamidele, other deputy directors and staff of the Ministry and accompanied by journalists. Humsimedia Online gathered that the surveillance is an annual exercise by the Ministry, aimed at protecting the consumer from unwholesome practices in the business environment. The team’s first port of call was…
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By Miriam Humbe Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has proposed excluding the prerogative of mercy in corruption cases during the next constitutional amendment. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsimedia Online gathered that the prerogative of mercy is a power granted to the President under Section 175 and to Governors under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), allowing them to pardon or commute the sentences of convicted individuals. Speaking at a one-day conference organized by…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., has ordered the Homicide section of the FCID Abuja to embark on a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, which occurred on the 4th of September 2024. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The officers involved in this incident have been identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command and they…
By Miriam Humbe Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop, has assumed duty as the new Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF). The Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Dr. Okop thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for her appointment and expressed her commitment and readiness to work with the staff of the Cabinet Affairs Office. She also solicited their support and cooperation, while also promising to provide leadership that will promote efficiency, job satisfaction, conducive work environment and a…
By Nana Musa In a bid to combat the declining reading culture among children, the initiative was introduced to promoting literacy and academic excellence. The Chairman of 0410 CONSULTS LIMITED, Mr Goodluck Hayi, said this during a media conference on reading renaissance themed: “Book the Kids Again” in Abuja on Saturday. “This campaign will drive change, the project aims to encourage secondary school students to rediscover the joys and benefits of reading. “The event, scheduled to be launched in October, will bring over 60 students from private schools in Abuja. “The program focuses on secondary school students, with the goal…
State Attorneys-General and Commissioners for Justice from all 36 states of Nigeria, alongside key stakeholders in the nation’s justice sector, will convene in Abuja on Monday, September 9th, 2024, for a pivotal one-day roundtable discussion on addressing the challenges of corruption in Nigeria. Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The event is tagged: The AGs Summit and themed: “Building a Unified Front Against Corruption in Nigeria,” is organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) with support from the MacArthur Foundation. Chairman of…
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) convened a one-day National Consultative Workshop to assess Nigeria’s progress in the implementing of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A statement signed by NCCC’s Head, Press and Public Relations Unit, Ahmed Lawan Danbazau said the workshop was part of the country’s broader effort to review and enhance its climate commitments. Director General of the NCCC, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe declared the workshop open in Abuja. Madekwe highlighted the ongoing engagements with relevant partners in Relations to Nigeria’s NDCs saying: “We’ve put out calls to the NDCs like the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) has advised states in the central and southern parts of Nigeria to prepare ahead of potential floods that may soon affect communities downstream. This is following the recent flood that impacted many communities across some states and rising water levels in River Benue and River Niger. NEMA’s Head, Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The advice became imperative to activate the State, Local Government Authorities and communities to take necessary actions to mitigate against the risk of flooding and avoid the scale of losses recorded…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Police, on Saturday 31st, August arrested one Saturday Gabriel, aged 42, with fifteen 15 bags of cannabis sativa which weighed 122killograms. The banned consignment were concealed in Toyota Camry vehicle with registration number Lagos KSF 843 FN. A statement signed on Friday by CSN, David Yamsak Milaham, the Principal Staff Officer Media & Advocacy/Training Nasarawa State Command said the suspect was transferred to NDLEA, Nasarawa State Command, Lafia on 5th September, 2024.
***Urge President Tinubu To Urgently Address The Nation’s Social Upheavals By Demonstrating Good Governance By Miriam Humbe The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners’ Forum (ABMPF) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hardship faced by Nigerians due to the hike in petroleum products and the skyrocketing costs of goods and services. ABMPF expressed this concern in a statement signed on Friday by its Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa. The broadcasters regretted that the economic meltdown has brought untold suffering to ordinary citizens and workers. Here’s a full text of the statement: “We urge the government to allow Dangote Refinery to operate independently,…
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has awarded 160 Nigerian police officers for their outstanding service and contribution to peace and security in Somalia. The officers from the 12th contingent of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU-12), received African Union medals of honour at a ceremony presided over by ATMIS Police Commissioner, CP Hillary Sao Kanu, in Mogadishu on Thursday. “Your performance during your one-year tour of duty is commendable,” said CP Kanu. “You exhibited high levels of commitment and professionalism under difficult circumstances. Your service has been marked by courage, resilience, and a steadfast dedication to protecting…