Following the recent misinformation regarding the imposition of a curfew ahead of the planned nationwide protest, it has come to our attention that some news outlets, particularly https://www.dockaysworld.com.ng/, have reported that the Inspector General of Police has imposed a strict curfew starting at 4 p.m. for all protests. This information is entirely false and mischievous. The NPF hereby categorically states that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has not declared any curfew. Additionally, it is pertinent to state that such information would have been communicated via the official Nigeria Police Force platforms were it true. The false publication suggesting…
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Photo Caption: Chief of Staff to the President of ALGON, Shehu Marshal responding to the request by the Permanent Secretary, MPR at the meeting with NGEP Chairman. By Miriam Humbe The Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) are engaging critical stakeholders to achieve deeper penetration of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country. This is part of efforts to ensure that the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a source of cleaner energy penetrates seamlessly into the Local Communities of the country. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has assured of the Federal Government’s efforts in preventing flooding in the country. Dr. Salako stated this while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, Ogun State led by Chairman of the branch, Engr. Olumuyiwa Idowu, FNSE, recently in his office in Abuja. Mudasiru Mufutau disclosed this in a statement signed for the Head, Press and Public Relations Unit of the Ministry on Monday. The Minister said that the Ministry was aware of most flooding locations in Ogun State and the need…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun addressed the nation in light of the planned nationwide protests. The IGP emphasized the severe negative effects that violent demonstrations can have on our society. In his address, the IGP highlighted several critical points that underscored the importance of maintaining peace and order during protests. The IGP said: “It is not only in Nigeria that there is hardship. It is a global meltdown. Is the government doing anything about it? Yes! This is what a responsive government will do”. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO)…
***Says ‘Consumer Is Our Priority’ Over the weekend many telecom subscribers/consumers were unable to access their phone lines because of the inability of many telecom consumers to verify their National Identification Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This meant that their numbers were blocked by their telecom service providers in keeping with laws and policies of the NIN-SIM linkage. Telecoms consumers and the public will recall the compulsory linkage of NIN with SIM which began in December 2020 when the government directed telecommunication companies to bar unregistered SIM cards and SIMs that were not linked to NIN. Since…
***Educates Adeyanju, Other Accusers On Police’s Constitutional Responsibility In Public Order The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses the recent accusations made by one activist, Deji Adeyanju, and others via various fora, alleging that the IGP is attempting to rewrite the Constitution by requesting the details of the organizers and leaders of the planned nationwide protests. It is vital to clarify that the IGP has never denied the constitutional right of every citizen to freedom of association and expression, but has rather, at every point, emphasized that the right is that to peaceful assembly and expression. Also, the Nigeria Police holds…
The graduates By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Parliament International School in Apo, Abuja, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, (Ajiyan Yauri) has urged parents to continue to invest in the education of their children in spite of the harsh economic situation in the country. Alhaji Yelwa who is a renowned educationist, journalist and broadcaster said that with the education of the young ones, “Nigeria will be great again”. He said this on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of Parliament International School and of the graduation/speech and prize giving day of the on Saturday, July 27, 2024. From left, Hajiya Hadiza Abdullahi…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Federal House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption convened a meeting with the management of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to discuss the operational framework in the fight against corruption in the country. Demola Bakare, the Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. At the interactive session that took place at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Anti-Corruption, Rt. Hon. (Prince) Kayode Moshood Akiolu, emphasized the purpose…
The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar has convened a pivotal meeting of management and zonal directors to strengthen flood response and operational readiness of the Agency to disasters in the country. NEMA’s Head, Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The meeting which was held in Abuja also reviewed the status of flood situation in the country and response carried out so far as well as commitment by the stakeholders especially the State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) to incidents in their own areas. The Director General NEMA, Mrs Umar directed…
As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta State, both institutions on Thursday, held a one-day workshop in the university on the downscaling of the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for Delta State. In a keynote address, the DG/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Anosike, who was represented by the Director, Applied Meteorological Services, Mrs Glory Onyegbule, thanked the Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, for accepting to host the workshop which was aimed at building resilience among smallholder farmers to increase productivity by Identifying adaptation…
eHealth Africa is delighted to announce the second edition of the Insights Learning Forum, an annual event dedicated to advancing digital health in public health practice. The 2024 edition of this high-level forum will be held on July 31st, 2024, with the theme “Digital Innovations in Public Health Practice: Innovations and Impact.” Born out of the monthly Insights Webinar series, the Insights Learning Forum provides a platform for industry experts in the digital and public health spheres to exchange experiences and explore the latest advancements and practical applications of digital health innovations. The world, especially developing countries, has consistently battled…
Representative of the Permanent Secretary MPR, Engr. Kamoru Busari FNSE (right) seated with the Deputy Director (Production) Ladan Umar making his speech after BURN Company virtual presentation to the representatives of the Agencies under the Ministry on Thursday in Abuja. …. In furtherance of its engagement with its Agencies in the development of the Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and some of its Agencies engaged in a meeting with BURN Company ( world’s largest modern cook-stoves company) to brainstorm on how to collaborate on clean energy for the country in Abuja yesterday 25th July, 2024…