By Miriam Humbe As the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) celebrates major milestones recorded in its 37 years of daunting task of changing bad driving behaviours and entrenching safe road ideals in Nigeria, the Corps has paid exceptional tribute to it’s large pool of stakeholders, particularly the media for their invaluable support, manifested in timely propagation of road safety policies and messages to the public. Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The appreciation was contained in the anniversary message of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed where he stated categorically…
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By Miriam Humbe In a quest to sustain the fight in curbing criminality, Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Salihu Mohammed Alkali has vowed to support the Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force in crime fighting and intelligence gathering. Shuaibu Usman, Special Adviser to the Chairman on Media & Strategy disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Alkali made this known during a courtesy visit to the new commissioner of police in the state, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, at the command’s headquarters, in Lafia Tuesday. Leading the state executive council of…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, presented insurance benefit cheques to the next of kin of 706 fallen officers. The Police Chief also unveiled the Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal (npfinsuranceclaimsmgt.ng) at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. This was in a continued effort to enhance the welfare of police personnel and their families. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Present at the event were members of the Force Management Team, Senior Police officers, Insurance…
By Miriam Humbe Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has said that the partnership with CARE Nigeria, a part of CARE USA, will help the agency reach the last mile and other users that would benefit from its weather and climate data. Professor Anosike said this when he hosted the Country Director of CARE Nigeria, Dr. Hussaini Abdu, and his team in his office in Abuja on Tuesday, 18th February 2025. Prof Anosike said: “What we do is very critical to preparing the nation for disaster response. “We have partnerships with…
By Miriam Humbe Angel Prince Isong, Biographer and Creative writer and founder of Meet & Impact, in conjunction with God’s City International Ministries, in Friday, hosted a Love Fiesta to mark the 2025 Valentine’s Day celebration. Messages such as Jesus is the greatest lover, Love does not lie, Love Knows no hate, Love is harmless, Love does not slander, Love does not kill, Love is not aggressive, were displayed. The event featured a unique question-based discussion where the attendees anonymously submitted questions upon arrival, which were randomly selected and presented to the speakers for thoughtful responses. The Senior Pastor of…
***As Operatives Arrest 11 For Various Cybercrimes. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA), has strengthened collaborative efforts aimed at combating the ever-growing menace of cybercrime. In a significant event, a press briefing at the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) highlighted the strength and effectiveness of the ongoing international partnership, focusing on the successful operation that resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects involved in serious crimes such as identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud that targeted Japanese victims from Nigeria. On April 3, 2024, the NPF National Cybercrime Centre, working…
By Miriam Humbe Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City under the leadership of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG. Arungwa Nwazue, have declared the aforementioned Christopher Nduka Odiakose, Leonard Happy Aka Tilome wanted in a case of Murder and Conspiracy to commit Murder, which occurred on 24th December, 2024, in Otulu, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani A. Momoh, disclosed this on Monday in a statement signed for the Assistant Inspector-General Of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City. To this effect, a warrant for apprehension was duly obtained from the relevant authority, as well as a motion exparte…
***As IGP Orders Deployment Of Additional Tactical Squads to Restore Normalcy in Osun In response to the ongoing violence in Osun State, the Nigeria Police Force has condemned, in strong terms, the incidents that have disrupted peace and safety in the state, and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. These violent actions had disrupted the peace, leading to the destruction of property, and the unfortunate loss of innocent lives. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has taken decisive action by ordering the deployment of additional tactical squads to Osun State to bolster security and restore law and…
By Miriam Humbe Select staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) are to benefit from a training programme sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as part of the Building Agricultural Systems Resilience in Nigeria Project (2024-2026) being implemented by Sahel Consulting. Staff of the agency had benefited in the past from a related training under the terms of the partnership. The training will be facilitated by the key technical partner to the project, the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI), part of the Columbia Climate School at Columbia University. The training programme which is in two…
The Defence Headquarters wishes to address and debunk the recent allegations regarding Nigeria Military request for visas to attend Invictus Games in Canada. Recently, the Nigerian Military received an invitation to participate in the Invictus Gamesnin.Vancouver, Canada. Our team, comprising 3 officers and 21 players, including a team physiotherapist, eagerly looked forward to this opportunity. As the only African nation participating in the Games, the Invictus Games Foundation catered for our team’s accommodation and feeding needs, along with those of other participating nations. However, despite our best efforts, only 14 members of the team, excluding the team leader, captain, and…
By Prof. Mike Ozekhome SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D INTRODUCTION: THE GENESIS OF A LEGAL TITAN There are those whose lives shine as beacons of character and integrity; people whose dedication to the attainment of justice and service to mankind transcend the bounds of the ordinary. They touch the lives of others and leave an indelible badge of honour in the sands of time. Their incisive wisdom echoes the words of the Bible in Proverbs 22:1, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour is better than silver or gold.” Such individuals are rare and their…
By Miriam Humbe In a decisive response to threats of violent and organized crimes across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has significantly intensified its operational strategies, leading to notable successes in neutralizing criminal activities and enhancing internal security. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. In a recent operation on 14th February, 2025, unknown armed men invaded Gobiraje Village in Suru LGA of Kebbi State and kidnapped one Umaru Bawa aged 60 yrs. Police Operatives attached to the Kebbi State Command, upon the receipt of the report, trailed the…