By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to protect Nigerian consumers from exploitation. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, at the EFCC headquarters on Thursday. Mr. Bello expressed concern over the increasing cases of arbitrary price hikes, emphasising the need for a joint effort to address the issue. He commended the EFCC’s expertise in surveillance and investigation…
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On 13/8/2024 at about 20:30 hours, information was received that suspected armed robbers riding in a toyota Corolla 1994 model with registration number, Benue MKD 77 TF picked an unsuspecting passenger from New Nyanya en route Area 1, Abuja, but robbed the passenger of her handbag, iPhone and other valuables and threw their victim out of the moving vehicle. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shehu Umar Nadada. Upon receipt of the information, Police operatives attached to New Karu Area Command, in…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has responded to the recent flood incidents that devastated some communities across the country and commenced the conduct of assessment of the impacts with the various States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) to provide timely and appropriate support to the affected persons. The timely response by NEMA to the flood incidents is in furtherance to the early preparations made by the Agency, in deployment of search and rescue teams and placement of all NEMA zonal and operation offices on alert. The Agency has also commenced deployment of relief items to complement efforts by the various…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday, hosted the Nigeria Police Youth Summit at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. The event commemorated the UN International Youth Day and signifies the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to the enhancement of national security through youth inclusivity and engagement. The event themed: “Enhancing The Nigerian Youth’s Value for National Security Intelligence”, aimed to engage youth in national security efforts, promote their contributions, and address challenges facing the nation. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement. In attendance, was…
By Miriam Humbe The federal government of Nigeria has finally paid the outstanding 45-month minimum wage arrears owed to staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Non-payment of the arrears, which dated back to 2019, had often pitted NiMet management against staff of the agency and the labour unions. In May of this year, the unions planned to embark on industrial action on Monday, May 20, 2024. However, following an intervention by the House Committee on Aviation Technology and their Senate counterpart, the unions suspended the strike action after an agreement was reached on Sunday, May 19, 2024, during a…
By Miriam Humbe Following the revocation of Heritage Bank’s banking license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3, 2024, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) was appointed as liquidator and the Corporation, in accordance with Section 12(2) of BOFIA 2020 and Section 55 subsections 1 & 2 of the NDIC Act 2023, immediately commenced the process of verification and payment to insured depositors. Payment of Insured Deposits in discharge of its deposit guarantee mandate, the Corporation began the payment of the insured deposits of Five Million Naira (N5,000,000) maximum per depositor within a record time of four…
By Miriam Humbe Police operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested Shuaibu Isiaka aka Ziko, a 58 years old man of Tudun Gwandara in Lafia for Name-dropping the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule and defrauding an unsuspecting member of the public to the tune of Seventeen Million (N17,000,000) Naira. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Police Command, CP Umar Shehu Nadada. Humsimedia Online gathered that the arrest was consequent upon a petition filed against…
In a significant milestone, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has commissioned the Patigi Erosion and Flood Control Project in Patigi Town, Kwara State. Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, representing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation hailed the project as a turning point in the fight against environmental challenges and a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government’s commitment to improving the lives of citizens. SGF said: “This Erosion and Flood Control Dyke provides a solution to this long-standing issue. A well-connected drainage system that offers a convenient network for…
Pursuant to Sections 17(l) (s),116 (2),124,125,138 and 155 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. In the coming days, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will be engaging leaders of markets and others in the supply and distribution chain across the nation as part of a broader initiative to check exploitative pricing of consumer goods. While it is recognized that the exchange rate has impacted the value of the Naira, it is however observed that prices charged are, in most cases, disproportionate for imported products and excessive for locally produced ones. This unfair practice is…
BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR He recently marked his 65th birthday. Precisely on 14th July, 2024, having been born on the same date in 1959. Prince Nduka Obiagbena has certainly changed the tune. Today, I celebrate my good friend Obiagbena, a visionary man of excellence, a trailblazer in the realm of Nigerian journalism and a true pan-Nigerian patriot. As the founder, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of ThisDay Media Group and ARISE News Channel, Prince Obaigbena has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Nigerian media and beyond. His latest innovation Arise Television threatens to pull the rug from…
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***Torchlights Individuals Sponsored To Trigger Crisis In Nigeria By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning against the display of foreign flags during protests and calls for a military takeover. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Police categorized such actions as treasonable felonies under Nigerian law. This followed a wave of violent protests, particularly in Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina States, where protesters brandished foreign flags. Ongoing investigations revealed that protest organizers in the…