Left To Right: Prof. Charles Anosike, DG/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous – President of World Meteorological Organization (WMO), at the ongoing WMO Executive Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The Secretary – General of World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof. Celeste Saulo has welcomed council members of the Organization to the ongoing annual meeting. The meeting is presided over by the President of WMO, Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, and marks the first annual session for Prof. Celeste Saulo as WMO Secretary-General. The Director General and Chief Executive…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Monitoring Unit to conduct a thorough and high-powered investigation into the suspected murder of one Andrew Ochekwo. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. This directive comes amid the numerous allegations, arguments, and counterarguments surrounding the case, which also involves the disappearance of two ladies, Celine and Afiba after their trip to visit the said Andrew in Aba, Abia State, for which he was alleged to be responsible. In light of the public interest…
By Miriam Humbe In a solemn, yet vital ceremony, the Nigeria Police Force has distributed cheques for the Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme to 563 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased Police Officers from the 2018/2019, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 Insurance Policy years. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. Humsimedia gathered that this was as part of the determination of the current administration to honouring the memory and sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who dedicated their lives to the service and protection…
By Miriam Humbe The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage concluded its assignment and submitted its Report to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had inaugurated a 37-Member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Minimum Wage Act, 2019. The Committee was tasked with the responsibility of recommending a new…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, a staff of the Nigeria Immigration Service for committing a travelling passport fraud. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The Commission had arraigned the convict before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on a four-counts charge bordering on gratification, conferment of corrupt advantage and cheating contrary to extant provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000…
In furtherance of his establishment of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC) and to bring clarity to the functions of the office within the climate and green economy ecosystem, President Bola Tinubu has approved the terms of reference for the pioneering office of SPEC. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. By the President’s directive, the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action shall be: (1) The lead negotiator on climate-related matters…
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to announce the passing of an icon; CP Jatau S. Anga (Rtd), a distinguished Nigerian statesman and former Commissioner of Police. Born in October 1941, CP Anga had an illustrious career spanning over three decades, serving in various capacities such as Commandant Mounted Training School, Bukuru, OC Mounted Establishment Unit, Jos, Staff Officer in charge Mounted Establishment FHQ, Lagos and other distinguished Nigerian Police units culminating in his appointment as Commissioner of Police and Military Administrator in charge of Enugu State Command (1992-1994). He was also an administrator, International First Aid Society (September 1994), Chairman,…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), during the weekend, paid a condolence visit on the leadership of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWD) over the death of the Council’s President, Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau. Wasilah Ladan, NAWOJ’s National Secretary said this in a statement signed on Sunday. Hajiya Lau, who was elected NCWS president in April 2022, died late on Tuesday in Kebbi State while on official visit and was laid to rest on Wednesday in her home state, Taraba. The delegation including the Chairperson NAWOJ, FCT Chapter, Mrs Bassey Ikpang; Vice Chairperson, Mrs Rebecca Ukpevo; two former…
The Nigeria Police Force is proud to announce that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, will be honoured by the Nigeria Pitch Awards with the prestigious Special Achievement in Sports Award. It is an award set aside to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of sports in Nigeria, and celebrating those whose dedication and efforts have profoundly impacted the nation’s sporting landscape. IGP Egbetokun has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Special Achievement in Sports Award due to his efforts in sports development within the Nigeria Police Force and his…
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Friday, inaugurated a committee to review the Agency’s Condition of Service (CoS). The Director, Weather Forecasting Services , Professor Vincent Weli who represented the DG/CEO observed that the review had become necessary as the last one done over five years ago was no longer in tune with current realities. Professor Charles Anosike described the task as significant. He noted that it was an opportunity for the committee: “To come up with a Condition of Service that not only meets the present needs but anticipates future…
***As IGP Reiterates Zero Tolerance For Corruption, Unprofessional Conducts By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is currently engaging Police Image Managers and officers of the Complaints Response Unit (CRU) on a comprehensive training program for public on complaint management, in Lagos State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday. Humsimedia gathered that the training was in furtherance of the Inspector-General of Police’s approval and zeal to enhance mutual relations between the public and the Police.…
The Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has supported the Borno state Government with food items to resettle IDPs from Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Ngala and Jere LGAs. These were residing at the Muna Garage IDP camp which is being closed down by the State Government. Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar was represented by Director, Relief and Rehabilitation, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu Usur. The DG’s representative was at Muna Garage IDP camp Maiduguri to present the food items to the State Governor, Engineer Baba Gana Zulum on behalf of the federal government. Recall that in 2015/2016, NEMA signed…