***Assailant Arraigned in Court, Remanded, Matter Adjourned for Hearing The Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned about the recent reprehensible and grievous assault on a police officer in Lagos State on Saturday 22nd June, 2024 at Chevron Roundabout, Lekki, Lagos State. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed dismay over this incident. The assailant, 47-year-old Oluwaseun Jacobs, a cobbler based in Ajah, has been apprehended, already been arraigned in Court on a three-count charge including assault occasioning bodily harm, and conduct likely to cause breech of peace. The case has been adjourned to July 8, 2024 for…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Save The Children (a non-governmental organisation), to enhance the provision of Early Warning for vulnerable communities in Nigeria. The signing took place at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike said that the partnership would enable NiMet and Save the Children to collaborate on disaster risk reduction projects. Professor Anosike revealed that NiMet was already doing risk assessment mapping, and that both organizations could use the vulnerability map to strengthen what they do. Professor Anosike said that NiMet…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar was at the Nigerian Police Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday and held discussions with the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun towards strengthening partnership between NEMA and the Nigerian Police. The DG NEMA said experience has indicated that disaster sites were potential crime scenes, “and the police has consistently provided NEMA with security and safety cordon to enable life saving search and rescue operations wherever the need arises”. She appreciated the Nigerian Police for being NEMA’s reliable partner in disaster management. Umar said with the…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, and the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, attended the North-West Security and Peace Summit in Katsina. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The critical summit brought together key stakeholders from the region, including Governors, traditional rulers, military officials, community leaders, and security experts, to address and deliberate on pressing safety issues for the security of lives and livelihood in the region. While Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was conspicuously missing, other notable attendees included former…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Rose Deffi, a former employee of the National Examination Council (NECO), who was dismissed over allegations of certificate forgery. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The trial was first scheduled for May 30, 2024, before Honourable Justice G.D. Fwomyon at the Plateau State High Court but was stalled due to the defendant’s absence. The Court ruled that Mrs. Deffi should be served the charge sheet through substituted means and…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is intensifying implementation of quality management standards (QMS) across departments in the agency. This followed the approval by the DG/CEO of the agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, for the training of additional personnel as internal auditors by the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), preparatory to migration to the current International Standard ISO 21001:2018 for Educational Organization Management System. Speaking at the ISO 29990:2010 standard internal audit of processes at NiMet’s Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Oshodi, Lagos, the Head, Quality Management System (QMS), at NiMet, Usman Abdulrahman said: “NiMet Management under the leadership of Professor Charles…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), has called on relevant stakeholders to bring an end to hardship and challenges faced by widows. This was contained in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by the NAWOJ National Chairperson, Aisha Ibrahim, and National Secretary, Wasilah Ladan. The NAWOJ President said the loss of a spouse or partner was a heartbreaking and traumatic experience that no one could endure. A widow is a woman, who has lost her spouse or partner and has not remarried. Unfortunately, widows face numerous challenges, including loneliness, reproach, poverty, and socio-economic and health constraints. The statement said…
The following locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that MAY lead to flood within the period of prediction: 21st -25th June, 2024. Adamawa State: Abba Kumbo, Demsa, Farkumo, Ganye, Gbajili, Jimeta, Mubi, Natubi, Shelleng, Song, Wuro- Bokki, Mayo- Belwa Benue State : Agyo, Ugbokpo Borno State: Maiduguri Jigawa State: Hadejia Kaduna State : Kauru Kano State: Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Kunchi, Wudil Katsina State: Daura, Jibia Kebbi State : Argungu, Bagudo, Bunza, Gwandu, Ribah, Sakaba, Shanga, Yelwa Kogi State: Abejukolo, Omale, Zugbe Nasarawa State: Gidan Dogo, Keana, Lafia, Loko, Rukubi, Tunga, Udeni Niger State: Magama Plateau…
Dr. Iziak Salako The Federal Ministry of Environment is deeply concerned about the ongoing cholera outbreak in some states of Nigeria which has tragically claimed many lives and affected many communities. Recent situation report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) indicated a total number of 1159 suspected cases, 65 confirmed cases and 30 deaths across 30 States. The States most affected, contributing 90% of the total cases includes, Bayelsa, Lagos, Zamfara, Abia, Bauchi, Cross River, Ebonyi, Delta and Katsina. 2. Against this background, the Federal Ministry of Environment has been actively involved through the Department of Pollution Control…
***Initiate Steps to Identify, Discipline Officers, Invite Young Man in Video for Questioning We are aware of a video trending on social media, where some policemen could be seen performing guard duties to a young man and encouraging him to abuse the naira, contrary to the provisions of the CBN Act, in such a manner demeaning to the Police Officer and the Nigeria Police Force at large. We condemn the content of the video in its entirety as well as all forms of unethical, demeaning, un-dignifying, and unprofessional acts of its officers, especially ones that subject them to servitude. Steps…
***Says Police Prepared For Edo, Ondo Governorship Elections By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday 20th June, 2024, hosted the monthly Conference with Senior Police Officers, which coincides with a significant milestone in the current administration, its 365 days in office. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The IGP, while addressing senior officers and members of the press, highlighted the progress made and the challenges faced over the past year since he assumed office as the 22nd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police taking time…
***Commiserates with Family, Loved Ones of Deceased The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned in the strongest terms, the recent outbreak of violence and subsequent breakdown of law and order at various Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State. The violence broke out when supporters of two political factions clashed over the tenure of Local Government Council Chairmen, which unfortunately led to the tragic deaths of a Police Officer – Inspector David Mgbada, and Samuel Nwigwe, a vigilante member at Eberi-Omuma in Omuma LGA. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in…