By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Federal Ministry of Health and other critical stakeholders in the health sector converged in Abuja on Thursday to proffer solutions to the high-level of corruption within the health-sector. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At the one-day conference tagged: “Corruption-Free Primary Health Care Delivery for All” held at the ICPC’s headquarters, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammad Ali Pate said that the challenge in the health sector was systemic and multi-institutional which…
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By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned three staff members of Ekiti State Teaching Hospital over allegations of forgery and deceits. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The three-staff members, Mr. Fatuki Adebayo Paul, Mr. Babalola Idris Adebayo and Mr. Afolayan David Ayodele were arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye of the Ekiti State High Court on Wednesday. ICPC, in a charge number: HAD/02ICPC/2024 arraigned the trio on a six-counts charge bordering on forgery of a document contrary to and punishable under…
***Speaks Tough on Economic Sabotage By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Bayonle Kafar Sulaiman, as the new Commanding Officer in charge of the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum And Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB). A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, said the appointment was in IGP’s continuous effort to combat pipeline vandalism and oil theft. The new Commander, who has exhibited his prowess in similar taskforce operations, was previously Squadron Commander, Police Mobile Force 20, Lagos. As Commanding Officer…
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and associated technologies for insights towards transformation of lives, the PR industry and contemporary life, with a caveat for ethical and responsible use of AI. This advice came in a message sent to members of the continental body by its president, Mr. Arik Karani. The message which came in commemoration of the 2024 World Public Relations Day (World PR Day) and resonates with the theme of this year’s celebration, “The Future of Public Relations in a Changing World”, noted that the unfolding reality…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has repatriated One Hundred and Ninety (190) Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates. National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) said this in a statement signed on Tuesday by its Zonal Director, North Central, Bashir Idris Garga on behalf of the Director General, Zubaida Umar. He said the returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja this morning at 05:57am by a combined team of government officials led by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The returnees were profiled and documented by the relevant agencies and sensitized to behave with decorum and responsibility on…
The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY. These offences include allegations bothering on cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks. We will do due diligence in our investigations. Our cyber space in Nigeria must be safe and secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that. ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER 16th July, 2024.
By Miriam Humbe The search and rescue at the site of the two storey building that collapsed this morning in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja has been called off after four persons trapped under the rubbles were rescued. The rescue operation ended at about 4pm after emergency workers cleared the fallen rubbles to ground zero to be sure that no one was left under the debris. While three of the rescued persons taken to the hospital were treated of minor injuries and discharged, one of them is still being attended to due to more serious injuries. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police, CP Nadada Shehu Umar has commended members of the public for their support to the Police by providing credible and timely information, urging them not to relent. The CP gave the commendation when operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command attached to Karshi Divisional Headquarters on 10/7/2024, arrested the duo of Chigozie Jerry, 29 years and Chigozier Junior Chigozie, 19 years both of Zokono area of Karshi, Karu, LGA of the State for breaking into Government Secondary School Karshi, where they stole Computers and other items belonging to the School. The arrest was…
[L—R: Executive Director, Broadbased Communications Limited, Chidi Ibisi; National Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; Chief Operating Officer, WTES Projects Limited, Chidi Ajuzie; Chief Executive Officer, Skymax Integrated Networks Limited, Engr. Chidi Charles Agukwe; Deputy Director, Policy, Competition and Economic Analyses, Nigerian Communications Commission, Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett; the Convener of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), Mr. Omobayo Azeez; Lucky Anumaka, Manager, Managed Services and Operations, Zora Communications Limited; Co-founder/Executive Director, Infratel Africa, Dr. Tola Yusuf; and the Chief Executive Officer, Open Access Data Centre, Dr. Atotunde Coker at the sixth edition of PIAFo on Digital…
L-R: Head Legal Department NDIC, Mr Henry Fomah; Director Legal Department CBN, Mr Kofo S. Alada; Rep of Chairman EFCC and Ag.Zonal Commander, Mr Michael Wetkas; Rep of MD/CEO (NDIC) and Director Communications & Public Affairs Dept, Mr Bashir A. Nuhu; AIG. Force CID, Alagbon, Romokere God’s Gift Ibani; Commissioner of Police SFU, Ayotunde G.Omedeinde; Rep of; Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mr Emmanuel Kaswe; and Coordinator, FMIU, DCP Sirajo L. Salisu in a group photograph during the NDIC’s 2024 Capacity Building Workshop For Law Enforcement Agencies, with the theme: “Inter-Agency Collaboration in the Fight Against Financial Malpractices…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has charged directors and senior management staff in the agency to collaborate in order to continue to deliver value to the various stakeholders the agency serves. Professor Anosike spoke during the quarterly senior staff meeting of the agency which included Directors and General Managers, on Wednesday, 10th July, 2024. He said: “I want to thank you all, especially the Directors, for being instrumental in settling in the new management. I want to appreciate every one of you for your support”. Professor…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), has arraigned the duo of Mrs. Ndubuisi Joy Cheneme, a staff member of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, and Mr. Godwin Sabo Takat of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, over allegations bordering on obtaining by false pretense and employment racketeering. Demola Bakare, the Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The ICPC in a charge N0. CR/243/2024, brought before Honourable Justice C.O. Oba of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 31, sitting…