***As IGP Directs Commissioners To Strengthen Motor Traffick Duvisions For Efficiency By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and the good people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred yesterday, January 18, 2025, at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. This horrific incident occurred when a truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) lost control and eventually caught fire, resulting in the loss of over 73 lives and numerous…
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By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has swiftly deployed an emergency rescue team to Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Niger State, following a tragic tanker fire explosion. The incident occurred in the morning hours of Saturday along Dikko-Maje Road opposite Baddegi Station. According to reports, the explosion occurred after the crashing of a tanker loaded with PMS and an attempt was made to transfer its contents to another. In the process, the spilled PMS came in contact with the generator being used to power the transfer, triggering the inferno that have claimed over 70 lives,…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has proposed a total of N64,888,000,000.00 (Sixty-Four Billion, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight Million Naira) only, for the 2025 budget appropriation, comprising N4.9 billion for Personnel Costs, N33.468 billion for overhead costs, and N26.487 billion for capital costs. Maryam M. Sanusi (Mrs.), FERMA’s Director of Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. The budget prioritizes major trunk ‘A’ roads within the Six Geopolitical Zones, aligning with Mr. President’s development and economic recovery objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The amount is lesser than the N77 billion Naira proposed for the…
By Miriam Humbe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has said that public sector corruption was the greatest problem of the country with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 percent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud issues. He said this on Friday, January 17, 2025 in a meeting with a delegation of the management team of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) led by its newly-appointed Director General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun at the corporate headquarters of the EFCC. “In the EFCC, we handle both private and public sector fraud. “And when it comes to…
By Miriam Humbe The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, through its Maritime Security Unit has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The collaboration is part of concerted efforts to combat transnational fraud and to check fraudulent malpractices in the maritime sector. The call was made in Lagos on Friday, January 17, 2025 when Mr. Ademola Olude, Criminal Intelligence Officer from the Maritime Security Unit of INTERPOL, led a delegation including four members from Ghana on a courtesy visit to the acting Zonal Director,…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo state. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment being used as a yahoo academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities. Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones. The suspects are to…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA have resolved to foster collaboration in the areas of project monitoring and asset tracking by exploring opportunities of satellite technology. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The proposal was made in Abuja on Friday, January 17, 2025 when the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of NASRDA, Dr. Mathew Olumide Adepoju paid a courtesy visit to the Commission`s headquarters. Adepoju spoke extensively on diverse technological innovations that his agency can offer the Commission to…
By Miriam Humbe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, (LACC) to prioritize asset recovery in its operations. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Olukoyede gave the charge on Friday, January 17, 2025 when a delegation of Liberia’s anti-graft body, led by Dr. Miatta Jeh paid him a visit at the EFCC’s Corporate Headquarters following the completion of their training at EFCC’s Academy, Karu, Abuja. The EFCC boss said that taking away the proceeds of crime limits the…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has again approved the distribution of new kits and uniforms to NPF personnel in other ranks, reaffirming his commitment to improving officers’ welfare and boosting their morale. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The initiative supports his vision to enhance improved working conditions and professionalism within the force. The IGP expressed optimism that, with the approval of the 2025 budget, more welfare-focused projects will be implemented to further support officers to carry out their duties effectively. The Nigeria…
***As CP Dogo Encourages The Public To Utilize Opportunity Provided By NPF to Register Motor Vehicles By Miriam Humbe The Kano State Police Command has made significant strides in the recovery of two motor vehicles reported stolen through the NPF Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) Platform. SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, Kano State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police. On 1st January 2025, a complaint was lodged by a resident of Abuja, stating that unidentified individuals approached him at his car stand located in Zuba, Abuja, expressing interest in…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on January 17, 2025, addressed the incident that occurred during the presentation of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) 2025 budget to the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on January 16, 2025. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The IGP described the disruption as unnecessary and avoidable, clarifying that the document he presented was shared with all committee members beforehand. The IGP explained that two versions of the budget documents…
By Miriam Humbe President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Alhassan Yahaya, has called for a deeper partnership between the media and civil society to advance democracy and governance. This call was made during his visit to the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) Headquarters in Abuja, where both parties explored ways to strengthen their collaboration. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, highlighted the shared responsibility of the media and civil society in holding power to account and fostering good governance. He underscored the need for both sectors to remain steadfast in their roles as…