By Abdulkadir Ibrahim The appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) signals a new era of innovation and achievement, particularly in the ongoing distribution of food to vulnerable populations across Nigeria. Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March 2024, Mrs. Umar brings over two decades of experience in finance and corporate services to her new role. Her expertise in strategic transformation and modernization is expected to significantly enhance NEMA’s operations. Under Mrs. Umar’s leadership, NEMA has undertaken a groundbreaking initiative as part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, distributing…
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By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume on Wednesday, unveiled the achievements of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in the past one year in office. Senator Akume was speaking in a welcome address at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates held at the National Press Center in Abuja. Among the achievements, was the launch of new healthcare facilities and the upgrade of existing ones, along with reforms in the nation’s educational system. Also, the challenging but very necessary Removal of Fuel Subsidy, a longstanding policy notorious for fostering corruption, inefficiency and imposing significant fiscal…
The Federal Government, through the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has expressed its commitment to deepening ties with the United Arab Emirate (UAE). Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Of luwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. Sen. Lokpobiri the commitment when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Monday. The Minister said that Nigeria would improve on its existing relationship with the UAE. He added that he has been interfacing with his counterpart in the UAE in…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). The President has also approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Engr. Woke, besides being an engineer, is an environmental specialist and politician. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering, and had served under the Environmental,…
By Miriam Humbe Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has said that the NCC as the independent regulatory authority for the communications industry in Nigeria, has always been committed to promoting an efficient, accessible and competitive telecom industry. The EVC said this at the Public Inquiry, focusing on three vital regulatory instruments in the communications sector. Maida said the public inquiry conducted by the NCC was a testament to the Commission’s dedication to transparency and inclusivity ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard and considered. He said these regulatory instruments played a…
…As IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Reduce Crime to Barest Minimum Leveraging on the recent charge on succinct intelligence gathering and sharing for effective operational deployments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) has made significant strides in the ongoing efforts to combat crime and restore security in Delta State and beyond. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), at the at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Following the recent tragic events in Ohoro Forest, Ughelli Delta State, where some police…
By Miriam Humbe The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has assured the British High Commission of the ICPC’s continued support in tackling visa racketeering in Nigeria. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the ICPC revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. Dr. Aliyu said this when he hosted Mr. Coran Oakley, the International Liaison Manager of the Home Office International Operations in the British High Commission, Abuja. The ICPC boss said that he was aware of the existing working relationship with the High…
In a strategic move to ensure the advancement of his administration’s climate and green economic initiatives, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Chief Ajuri Ngelale as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Chief Ngelale will serve in this role as part of a larger Presidential Committee, to be chaired by the President. The Presidential Committee on Climate Action and Green Economic Solutions, established by the President, will coordinate and oversee all…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has felicitated with the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister revealed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The Executive Council was elected at the 35th APRA Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from May 13- 18, 2024. The Minister is also a Fellow of APRA. He acknowledged the significance of the election for the advancement of public relations across Africa. Idris said that while it was a pivotal…
…Sanctions Erring Officers, Subjects Senior Officers to Force Disciplinary Committee Hearing In a decisive move to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has emphasized his administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards any form of indiscipline. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The IGP stressed that the mandate of the Police is to serve and protect with honour and integrity, and as such all breaches of the core values of the NPF will be met with…
The Nigeria Police Force is aware of a video circulating on social media platforms depicting a street fight involving two police officers. The two officers involved were identified as F/NO. 491112 Cpl Ozimaede Aidonojie and F/NO. 516384 PC Salubi Stephen, both of whom served at the Ebele Divisional Police Headquarters in Edo State. Upon thorough examination of the video in question, it has been confirmed that this regrettable incident occurred in the year 2020. The behavior displayed by the officers during this altercation, witnessed by members of the public who had to intervene to separate them, is completely unacceptable and…
In a landmark judgment, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Funmilayo Adepoju and MedContour Services Limited on all five counts of obstructing an investigation by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). FCCPC revealed this on Friday in a statement signed by its Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi. The case stemmed from the FCCPC’s investigation into alleged consumer rights violations at MedContour Services, a medical practice. Dr. Adepoju and MedContour Services challenged the FCCPC’s authority to investigate them, arguing that only the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MDCN)…