By Miriam Humbe Following the spate of ugly and avoidable incidents of stampede leading to death and injuries of citizens, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has warned against all forms of unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country especially during this festive period. The IGP has therefore, cautioned all groups and organizers of similar events to ensure the involvement of security agencies as negligence on their part is criminal and would not be overlooked, as provided for in Section 196 of the Penal Code and Section 344 of the Criminal Code, Laws of the…
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***As POWA Graduates 110 from Skills Acquisition Centre By Miriam Humbe The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) President, Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, has said that goodwill, unity, and growth are important within the nation. The POWA President said this during the recent POWA Annual Convention held in December 2024, at the POWA National Secretariat, Mambila Barracks, Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Convention which spanned a period of 3 days, from the 5th-7th of December, served as an avenue for the empowerment of scores of women and…
The Nigeria Police Force hereby announces the official unveiling of the NPF Insurance Co. Ltd, a groundbreaking initiative designed to safeguard the welfare of police personnel and extend comprehensive insurance services to the general public. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja by 11:00am. Recognizing the indispensable role of police officers in maintaining national security, NPF Insurance Co. Ltd aims to provide robust financial protection and support to its officers, ensuring their well-being and security as part of the commitment to the welfare of police personnel who…
The Tincan Island Port Area Command welcomed a new Customs Area Controller, Comptroller FO Onyeka. This came in line with the recent promotion of Comptroller DA Nnadi, to the management rank of Assistant Comptroller General. Comptroller FO Onyeka holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science; a Master’s in Public Administration and has attended other training where he obtained several certifications in the Service within and outside the Country. Comptroller FO. Onyeka has consistently demonstrated remarkable intellect and exceptional courage in every assignment he undertakes. Whether in the field or at the helm of operations, his dedication to the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), at its 61st regular meeting held on 18 December 2024, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and seven Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs). A statement signed on Friday by Abdullahi Maiwada, the Chief Superintendent of Customs, National Public Relations Officer, for the Comptroller General of Custom said an additional 4,291 senior officers were promoted. The newly confirmed Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Management Team members included DCG S Chiroma (North-East) and ACGs ZM Gaji (North-East),…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has decorated two of his military aides with their new ranks. NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The duo were part of the successful candidates in the recent Nigerian Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Promotion Board. His Personal Assistant, former Warrant Officer, Dada Patrick Bunmi and Military Orderly, former Corporal Nazifi Hamisu were decorated with their new ranks of Master Warrant Officer and Sergeant respectively. The NYSC Boss decorated the newly promoted officers in a…
By Miriam Humbe The National Quality Council (NQC) in collaboration with the British Standards Institute (BSI) recently organized a Train the Trainers workshop for Stakeholders in Nigeria aimed at administration and completion of a matrix to gather critical data for the effective implementation of the Nigeria National Quality Policy (NNQP). ‘Bola R. Fashina, the Chief of Staff to the Chairman/CE of the National Quality Council, Osita Aboloma disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Chairman/Chief Executive of the NQC, Osita Aboloma said that the workshop was one of many capacity development programmes under the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP)…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday, identified the importance of enhanced performance with direct impact on the lives of the Nigerian people as critical to the implementation of the core mandate of agencies within the Industrial sector of the Ministry. Diana-Mary Nsan, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Senator Enoh was speaking when the top management of NEPZA led by the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi paid him a visit in his office. NEPZA was visiting to…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has called on members of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to bolster disaster management efforts at the grassroots by establishing Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) in their council areas. Mrs. Umar made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit from ALGON’s National President, Hon. Bello Lawal, and his delegation. She emphasized that LEMCs, once formed, should be headed by the Local Government Council Chairman or their representative, noting that the committees are expected to enhance early warning systems, improve local resource…
***As NCCSC Graduates 100 Officers from Senior, Junior Courses By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, on Monday, held a graduation ceremony for 100 officers who completed Senior Course 11 and Junior Course 20. The event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, and the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, as the Special Guest of Honour. Both dignitaries, in their addresses, emphasised the crucial role of professionalism in effectively discharging the duties of a customs officer and contributing to national development. CGC Adeniyi commended the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) aimed at collaborating to assist the 36 States of the Federation in implementing climate-smart information and standard meteorological services. The services are in the areas of agriculture, telecommunications, marine, oil and gas, mining, aviation, disaster management and other areas of the economy. The MoU was signed in Abuja on Wednesday, 18th December 2024. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike thanked the Governors of the 36 States, Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF),…
***Debunks Allegation Of Inhumane Treatment, Justifies Use of Leg Restraints The Nigeria Police Force is aware of a viral video of one Vincent Makinde in leg restraint claiming he is an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) detained without cause, and a subsequent demand of his release by the renowned legal luminary and Human Rights Activist, Mr Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The police hereby clarify that contrary to the erroneous narrative, Vincent Makinde was dismissed as a Police Inspector from the Nigeria Police Force in 2022 following a thorough investigation and orderly room trial due to several serious…