By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI) on Friday welcomed participants of the Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 7/24 from the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC). Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Adebayo Thomas, disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The delegation, led by Brigadier General Abimbola Yussuph, Director of Human Resource Development at NARC, was received by Mr. Dafang I. Sule, Director of the Federal Produce Inspection Service, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Nura Abba Rimi. The visit, a vital part of the participants’ study tour,…
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By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has assured Nigerians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to replicate the developmental strides achieved during his tenure as the Governor of Lagos State across the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. SGF gave the assurance when a powerful delegation from the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle, Repairer and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) led by its National President, Prince Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun paid him a visit…
By Miriam Humbe The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum has promised to intensify his administration’s support for NYSC programmes in the State. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Gov Zulum was speaking when the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Maiduguri. He said the resumption of Orientation Camp activities in the State after thirteen years, due to insurgency has boosted the socio-economic activities of residents in the State. The Governor specifically…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has advised Corps Members to avoid shortcuts in the quest to achieving their future ambitions. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The NYSC DG said this while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members at NYSC Plateau State Temporary Orientation Camp in Doi-Du, Jos, and their counterpart in Bauchi State Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the State. He said success in life requires patience, diligence and…
***Assures of Collaboration Towards Patriotism, Volunteerism By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday, hosted the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, on a courtesy visit at the Police Force Headquarters, Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to promote national cohesion and security through patriotism and volunteerism. The DG emphasized the mutual responsibility of the Police and the citizens in ensuring a stable and peaceful society, reiterating the essentiality of patriotism in…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Takat Williams Sabo, an officer of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, over allegations of job racketeering. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Sabo was brought before Justice S. M. Mayana of the Federal Capital Territory High Court 43 in Apo, Abuja, under charge number CR/496/2024. He faces a two-count charge for allegedly defrauding a job seeker of ₦800,000 under the pretense of securing employment in the Federal Civil Service Commission.…
By Miriam Humbe The Initiative for Leadership and Economic Watch in Nigeria has expressed willingness and determination to team up with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on monitoring of budget to ensure its optimal performance. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The group, comprising scores of civil society organizations made this disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, February 6, 2025, when Ambassador Splendor Agbonkpolor led leaders of different CSOs on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. The CSO…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Works, and the Minister superintending FERMA, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has disclosed that Nigerians will be given the best in road maintenance and safety across Federal roads network. Director (Information/ PR) at FERMA, Maryam M. Sanusi (Mrs.) disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Minister said during a familiarization tour to Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Headquarters on Wednesday 5th February, 2025. He said Nigerians deserved the best experience in pleasurable ride and security from all forms of danger when using the road. Goronyo bemoaned the poor budgetary allocation for…
By Miriam Humbe The President of the Court of Appeal, Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has taken a strong stance to combat driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs, a move aimed at reducing the rate of drunk driving induced road crashes in Nigeria. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Humsimedia gathered that the Appeal Court President joined the campaign for safer roads in what seems to be an added feather to ongoing efforts towards entrenching sanity on the highways. The President also told commuters to…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to increase the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion. While acknowledging reported additional revenues from key government agencies, CISLAC considers this move unprecedented and potentially unconstitutional. In a statement signed by Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), Executive Director of CISLAC, the organization referenced Section 81(4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which stipulates that if the amount appropriated by the Appropriation Act is insufficient, or if additional expenditure is required, a supplementary estimate must…
By Nana Musa A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Nature First Foundation, has conducted a sensitisation exercise for young children on healthy nutrition, wellness and sustainable agriculture in Abuja schools. The Founder of the organisation, Priscilla Canice-Obi, and her team conducted the sensitisation at Vantage Point Academy, in Abuja on Thursday. “We are educating and sensitising the young learners, to nurture healthier school children by promoting healthy habits, wellness lifestyles, the use of indigenous herbs, and gardening skills. ”We are targeting the future generation with this campaign, promoting healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices among children, especially as we witness the adverse effects…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Mohammed Idris, a supervisor at the Hajj and cargo terminal gate of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for making false returns and corrupt self-advantage. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In a case brought before Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Ikeja Special Offenses Court, ICPC revealed how the accused collected missing monies in the course of his work but could not account for them. In a…