The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) convened a one-day National Consultative Workshop to assess Nigeria’s progress in the implementing of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A statement signed by NCCC’s Head, Press and Public Relations Unit, Ahmed Lawan Danbazau said the workshop was part of the country’s broader effort to review and enhance its climate commitments. Director General of the NCCC, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe declared the workshop open in Abuja. Madekwe highlighted the ongoing engagements with relevant partners in Relations to Nigeria’s NDCs saying: “We’ve put out calls to the NDCs like the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)…
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By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) has advised states in the central and southern parts of Nigeria to prepare ahead of potential floods that may soon affect communities downstream. This is following the recent flood that impacted many communities across some states and rising water levels in River Benue and River Niger. NEMA’s Head, Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The advice became imperative to activate the State, Local Government Authorities and communities to take necessary actions to mitigate against the risk of flooding and avoid the scale of losses recorded…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Police, on Saturday 31st, August arrested one Saturday Gabriel, aged 42, with fifteen 15 bags of cannabis sativa which weighed 122killograms. The banned consignment were concealed in Toyota Camry vehicle with registration number Lagos KSF 843 FN. A statement signed on Friday by CSN, David Yamsak Milaham, the Principal Staff Officer Media & Advocacy/Training Nasarawa State Command said the suspect was transferred to NDLEA, Nasarawa State Command, Lafia on 5th September, 2024.
***Urge President Tinubu To Urgently Address The Nation’s Social Upheavals By Demonstrating Good Governance By Miriam Humbe The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners’ Forum (ABMPF) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hardship faced by Nigerians due to the hike in petroleum products and the skyrocketing costs of goods and services. ABMPF expressed this concern in a statement signed on Friday by its Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa. The broadcasters regretted that the economic meltdown has brought untold suffering to ordinary citizens and workers. Here’s a full text of the statement: “We urge the government to allow Dangote Refinery to operate independently,…
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has awarded 160 Nigerian police officers for their outstanding service and contribution to peace and security in Somalia. The officers from the 12th contingent of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU-12), received African Union medals of honour at a ceremony presided over by ATMIS Police Commissioner, CP Hillary Sao Kanu, in Mogadishu on Thursday. “Your performance during your one-year tour of duty is commendable,” said CP Kanu. “You exhibited high levels of commitment and professionalism under difficult circumstances. Your service has been marked by courage, resilience, and a steadfast dedication to protecting…
The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to various misleading reports and misinterpretations concerning the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, and wishes to categorically state that what His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, approved for the IGP is not an extension of tenure, but rather the proper application of the law governing the tenure of the office of the IGP. Contrary to the misinformation being circulated on social media and in the news, an appointment letter in circulation was issued to the IGP shortly after his appointment was…
BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME,SAN, CON, OFR “Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.” -Dorothy Height In my little way and from my very small window and little corner, I enjoy celebrating people – dead or alive,great or not so great. These are historic personalities who symbolise the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”. There are names that echo through time, names that, when spoken, bring…
Police operatives attached to Kadarko Division on 3/9/2024 at about 9pm arrested one quack Medical Doctor, 35 years old Isa Usman operating at Iyayi Village, Kadarko district of Keana LGA for procuring and administering Procaine Injection on one Zaki Yaka Ajohol which led to his death. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Nasarawa State Police Command, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Umar Shehu Nadada. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect whose level of education is Primary School Leaving Certificate hails from Pindi village, Akko LGA…
Protocols The Nigeria Police Force has launched a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a foreign national and subversive elements plotting to undermine the democratically elected government in Nigeria through unconstitutional regime change and orchestrating violence across the country. Following extensive intelligence gathering and collaboration with other security agencies, nine suspects have been apprehended, who received substantial financial backing from foreign sources to destabilize the country. Preliminary findings suggest they orchestrated and funded violent protests, disseminated false information, and engaged in other unlawful activities to create anarchy and justify their illegal plot to overthrow the democratically elected government. Investigations have…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for insurance coverage for Nigerian farmers to strengthen food security. Prof. Anosike made the call when a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) paid a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024. He appreciated the delegation for recognizing the role that NiMet played in the agricultural value-chain and the other sectors, and for seeking the agency’s partnership in organizing the forthcoming Agricultural Insurance and Weather Advisory Services Roundtable themed: “Creating…
***As NPF-NCCC Apprehends Anonymous Hacker In an effort to protect national security, maintain public order, identify and apprehend those engaged in criminal activities threatening the stability of the Nigerian nation, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) have apprehended an Anonymous hacker in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, offences against the Official Secrets Act, leakage of classified ‘restricted’ documents, acts likely to cause breach of public peace, sedition, fraud, and tax evasion. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The complaint, filed by the Office of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Salako has called on the developing countries who mostly impacted victims of climate change to put more structures in place to prioritise climate actions and enhance climate Accountability and Transparency. The Minister said the challenges of climate change and energy transition required not just innovative solutions but also a firm commitment to ethical governance. He emphasized that transparency and accountability were the bedrocks of any sustainable development. Ibrahim Haruna, the Ministry’s Head, Press and Public Relations Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Salako who…