By Miriam Humbe A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja has found guilty and convicted one Mrs. Ramat Mercy Mba, a mother of five children guilty of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, the late Abba Kyari. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Mohammad however deferred the sentencing of the convict till Thursday, 16th of May, 2024 but directed that she should be remanded…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, convened a significant meeting with police legal officers at the Force Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday 9th May, 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday . Humsimedia gathered that the meeting was in line with the IGP’s administration’s policy to bequeath to Nigerians a Police Force which is rule of law compliant The IGP underscored the paramount importance of service delivery and upholding the rule of law within the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP reiterated the critical role of police…
Christopher Oluchukwu Ugwubujo By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured the conviction of Mr. Christopher Oluchukwu Ugwubujo, a Commandant with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for his involvement in employment scam. Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the ICPC, Demola Bakare, revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In the case filed by ICPC at the Katsina State High Court 3, the convict was accused of receiving the sum of N200,000:00, N300,000:00 and N400,000:00 respectively from three individuals under the pretext of securing jobs for their children with…
By Miriam Humbe A public officer with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Umar Isa Gachi has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), for offences bordering on money laundering and making false returns. Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the ICPC, Demola Bakare, revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Gachi, an Accounting Officer deployed to Abuja Metropolitan Management Council was arraigned on a 4-count charge before Honourable Justice Iyang E. Ekwo of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 5 sitting in Maitama, Abuja. In a Charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/172/2022 filed…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended warm felicitations to the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) as they mark their 40th anniversary with a series of commemorative events, including a Dinner/Gala Night and a Grand Finale. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The PCRC has been an invaluable partner to the Police fostering mutual trust, understanding, and collaboration between the police and the communities they serve. Over the past four decades, the PCRC has played a pivotal role in promoting community-oriented policing,…
By Miriam Humbe A Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has upheld the powers of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate and prosecute officials of Delta State Government who allegedly engage in corrupt acts. Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the ICPC, Demola Bakare, revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Attorney-General of the State had filed a suit challenging the powers of the Commission under Sections 6 and 28 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 (ICPC Act) to investigate State finances and invite Delta…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered 1,437.5 Metric tonnes of assorted grains to Niger State from the 42,000 Metric tonnes as approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for distribution to vulnerable Nigerians across the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory. Director General NEMA Mrs Zubaida Umar who presented the grains to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago in Minna said the items were to be shared equally to all the Local Government Areas in the state. She said: “Based on directives of the President, 20% of the food items due for each Local Government Areas…
…Holds Discourse On Viable Partnership For Training, Devt By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today, hosted the Director General, National Crime Agency, Mr Graeme Biggar, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The meeting also had in attendance the members of the Force Management Team, National Vice President of Interpol, Garba Baba Umar, and the Head of NPF-NCCC, CP Henry Uche. The IGP reflected on the already existing relationship between the Police and the UK National Crime Agency, in arrears…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday, convened a National Emergency Coordination Forum meeting to enlighten stakeholders and discuss preparedness and proactive measures with regards to the 2024 flood prediction. Humsimedia gathered that the meeting was in line with the Agency’s mandate to coordinate emergency preparedness, mitigation and response activities across the country. The meeting was also in response to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA)’s 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) predictions, identifying 25 States and 72 Local Government Areas as flood high-risk areas between April to…
Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella By Miriam Humbe Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella has reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government to reposition and restore the civil service to its glory days. Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Amb Ella stated this at a ceremony in honour of staff of the Ministry who retired in year 2023 and some serving officers whose performances were outstanding within the same calendar year which held on Tuesday, 7th May, 2024 in Abuja. The Permanent…
…Commissions Koton Karfe Flood Control Project in Kogi State Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to address root causes of ecological challenges across the country to safeguard lives and properties. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information and Public Relations in the OSGF revealed this in a statement. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, while commissioning the Koton Karfe Flood Control Project in Kogi State, assured Nigerians of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President for the welfare of Nigerians by taking proactive measures to mitigate occurrences of flood disaster and other related ecological problems through its…
Boxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is a necessity for keeping goods for their endless journeys. In literature, idiomatically, it can be said that “one has been boxed into a corner;” another might say to deal with a conundrum: “think outside the box;” then there is the “Pandora’s box” that no one wants opened. To “box one’s ear’s” refers to a hit on the head, especially around one’s ears. For those who celebrate Christmas, “Boxing Day,” which is the 26th of December, the second day…