Author: Humsi

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has commissioned the newly rehabilitated New Bussa Water Works in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information in the OSGF revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. SGF, who was represented by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi declared that the project, which aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6, aimed to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation. He said the project was part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to improve the living standards…

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By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has expressed his willingness to work closely with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to curb corruption in Nigeria. A statement signed by Ademola Bakare, the Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission said Dr. Aliyu made this known on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the INTERPOL to the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja. The ICPC Chairman who was represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu, noted that Interpol was an international organization that facilitated…

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By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry Of Environment has unveiled the sculpture of an elephant crafted from pulverised Wildlife stockpile. This signalled a climax of the disposal of about six tons of confiscated wildlife stockpiles under the custody of her Agency, NESREA, that is the designated CITES Enforcement Authority in Nigeria. The Sculpture, a first of its kind in Nigeria, represented the country’s zero-tolerance stance against wildlife trafficking and its dedication to protecting listed endangered species of Wild fauna and flora. The event marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade,…

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By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC on Thursday said that it had entered, issued and served its Final order on Coca-Cola and NBC on July 29, 2024. A statement sighted by Humsimedia Online on Thursday, as signed by FCCPC’s Management said that the final order became necessary following Coca Cola and NBC’s misleading/deceptive product labelling and or portrayal and failure to transparently manage non-harmful production error in recall or communication of same, and possible abuse of dominance, violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 (FCCPA). The Final Order contains the Commission’s findings some…

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*As IGP Reassures Improved Welfare Package For Personnel Across Board By Miriam Humbe Following recommendation by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of seven thousand, one hundred and ninety-four (7194) Inspectors who passed the Departmental Selection Board (DSB), to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP11). ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The newly promoted officers have been charged to put their acquired experience to maximum use in line with the modern standards of policing and…

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SPEECH BY THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, IGP KAYODE ADEOLU EGBETOKUN, Ph.D., NPM, ON DAY ONE OF THE PLANNED NATIONWIDE PROTEST (AUGUST 1, 2024) AT THE IGP CONFERENCE HALL, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. Protocols Fellow Nigerians and Compatriots, It is with grave sense of responsibility that I address you this evening. You will recall that upon several indications by various groups of their intent to commence a nationwide protest on 1st August, 2024, we rolled out several warnings based on actionable intelligence at our disposal indicating that some groups were mobilizing our youths for violent protests with intent to create anarchy in…

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By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested a young man who in a viral video called on the public to attack petrol stations, security operatives and destroy critical state and private infrastructure. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The 34 years old suspect is with a Tik Tok account, Dan_Mallam68. The organisers of the protests against economic hardship have slated the action to take place between August 1 to 10, 2024. Adejobi said following the infamous post on the planned nationwide protest, the…

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***As Police Resumes Training August 10 The Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission have finally reached an agreement regarding the final merit list for the recruitment of Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Following extensive deliberations and collaboration, both the NPF and PSC have worked diligently to ensure that the recruitment process remained transparent, fair, and merit-based. Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the agreement on the final merit list was…

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By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday, convened a National Emergency Coordination Forum meeting of stakeholders to review the situation and strengthen partnership towards implementation of mitigation strategies and timely response to avert tendency of more losses from the disaster. Mango Ezekiel, the Head, NEMA’s Press Unit disclosed this in a statement. Humsimedia gathered that this was following flood incidents that have impacted on many communities across the country. The coordination meeting brought together stakeholders from all critical sectors of flood management for stocktaking and review of strategies to activate initial plan of actions after the…

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Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, joined the Governor of Kaduna State and distinguished stakeholders at the launch of the Kaduna State Climate Change Policy and Position Statement on Tuesday. The landmark event, held at Yar’adua Indoor Sports Hall, signified a critical step in collective efforts to combat Climate Change and promote sustainable development. The Minister praised Governor Uba Sani for his dedication to environmental sustainability and highlighted the adverse impacts of Climate Change on our ecosystems and economies. He emphasized the need for a multi-stakeholder approach, involving government agencies, the private sector, academia, and civil society organizations, to…

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The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, alongside the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani attended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council 2024 Press Week. The event, themed: “The Role of Media in Holding Government Accountable: Emerging Challenges and Prospects,” highlighted the vital role of the media in fostering transparency and accountability within governance. The gathering provided an excellent platform for discussions on the evolving challenges faced by the media and the opportunities that lie ahead. We are committed to supporting the media’s crucial role in our democracy. #NUJPressWeek2024 #MediaAccountability #Transparency #KadunaState

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By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR Till date, I have not still been able to finish reading this enigma’s epic, “The Man Died”, since I picked it up in 1979 (45 whole years ago). It is a 1972 non-fiction book exploring his experiences in prison during his 22 months imprisonment by federal authorities for hobnobbing with the Biafran successionist leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. I just pity literary Lilliputians like me. I am referring to Professor Akinwade Oluwole Soyinka, an unusual homo sapien. The likes of him – such as Gani Fawehinmi, Chinua Achebe, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Ayodele Awojobi, Bala Usman,…

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