By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) at its 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), said the annual rainfall amount would be below normal over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Bauchi, Kano, Kebbi, Gombe, Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Delta, and Bayelsa states when compared to their long-term normal. Themed: Facilitating a Weather Resilient Economy through Early Warnings for All to Forster Renewed Hope and Sustainable Development, NiMet held the annual event on Tuesday in Abuja. NiMet said other parts of the country would likely observe normal to above-normal annual rainfall amounts. The prediction also showed that in…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has again reiterated its commitment to enforcing all laws and emplacing anti-crime strategies to curb illegal activities at various Nigerian ports and around the economic hubs. The commitment is geared towards stimulating the government’s agenda of quick economic recovery and development in the county. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The commitment was re-echoed when the Eastern Port Police Command confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the diversion of bags of wheat belonging…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) North Central Zonal office, Jos plateau State on Saturday, commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of recent communal crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of plateau State. The North Central Zonal Director of the Agency Mr Bashir Idris Garga who represented the Director General, Mustapha Habib Ahmed said it was barbaric and unfortunate how Mangu had turned to as result of the crisis. He said that no one had the right to take another one’s life no matter the circumstances. On the relief intervention, the Zonal Director remarked that the items were…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) have announced a collaboration on several projects to boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria. This followed a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024, at NIRSAL Plc’s headquarters, between the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIRSAL, Abbas Umar Masanawa. NiMet’s Prof Anosike said: “The urgency of climate action requires that critical stakeholders collaborate, invest in preparedness and ensure that smallholder farmers are protected by early warnings of climate…
The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) North Central Director, Bashir Idris Garga visited Plateau State to express condolences for the recent Mangu LGA communal crises. Relief items provided by the Federal Government through NEMA were presented to the State Government and will be distributed to affected victims in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency. During the visit, the State Emergency Management Agency Discussions on emergency management issues in Plateau State were addressed. The Director, along with the team of NEMA led by Zonal Coordinator NEMA North Central Eugene Nyelong proceeded to pay a courtesy visit to the Plateau State…
*As Police Confirm Arrest of More Kidnappers In Connection With Naheeba Killing, Other Crimes Ever since the gruesome murder of Naheeba, a young female resident of FCT who was kidnapped alongside her sisters at their family residence at the Bwari Area Council of the FCT on the 3rd of January 2024, the Nigeria Police has dedicated all available resources towards the complete and utter eradication of every act of criminality in the country. Since the launch of the IGP Special Intervention Squad (SIS), the operatives have clamped down heavily on crime and criminalities, arresting one Idris Ishaku AKA Yellow who…
Gentlemen of the Press, You are welcome to this press briefing. The Command in its effort to sustain and ensure that criminal exploits are tamed and reduced to the barest minimum in the State, has recorded remarkable achievements in the fight against crime from January 1, to date. CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, ABDUCTION/CHILD THEFT On 10/01/2024 at about 1320hrs, Police operatives attached to Keffi Division on routine patrol sighted an ongoing mob action and went in to rescue the victim. Upon enquiry, it was discovered that the victim, Ismaila Adamu ‘M’ abducted a 5yrs old boy at Tsohon Kasuwa, Keffi; he was…
The development of a Nation in all areas is linked, and could be directly proportional to its security architecture and dynamism. In many areas, and by many scholars, security has not only been seen or perceived as absence of war, but the general well-being of the citizenry of that Nation, which encompasses the principles and concept of ‘The New Security Agenda.’ The components of the new security agenda include human security, environmental security, economic security, and political security, each of which is interconnected and collectively contributes to a country’s overall resilience and stability. In the global space, security has been…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, through enhanced tactical deployments and collaborative efforts, have made remarkable progress in restoring order to troubled regions as numerous kidnap victims have been successfully rescued nationwide in February alone, bringing hope and relief to affected communities. Within the last two weeks alone, the NPF Tactical Squads comprising the Intelligence Response Squad (IRT) and Special Tactical Squad (STS) have made significant strides, resulting in the arrest of 72 criminal suspects, including 34 individuals involved in kidnapping. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed in Abuja. Additionally,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tendered its evidence from the forensic investigation conducted on the phones of Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, who is currently facing trial over an alleged sexual misconduct. Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, Spokesperson for the ICPC said this in a statement. At the resumed hearing on Monday, an exhibit keeper and a forensic analyst from the ICPC appeared as the third and fourth prosecution witnesses for the Commission. In his testimony, the Principal Witness 4 explained the various analyses done on the phones…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its recent action against 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for non-compliance with the capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers. This decisive measure aligns with the FCCPC’s mandate outlined in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, particularly Section 17 (s), which empowers the Commission to protect consumers from obnoxious practices or unscrupulous exploitation by companies, firms, trade associations or individuals, and to demand redress on their behalf. A statement signed by the FCCPC’s Acting Executive Chairman/CEO, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi said…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, embarked on a significant working visit to Bauchi State on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The Police boss emphasized the critical need for collective effort in combating crimes and ensuring peace and security in the region. During the visit, the IGP held discussions with key stakeholders, including the State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, and reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to collaborate closely with the government and citizens to maintain law and order. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday.…