By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has re-affirmed its unwavering commitment to support the River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) toward boosting food security across the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume made the pledge when the delegation from the Lower Benue Basin Development Authority, led by its Chairman, Dr. Amos Gizo paid him a courtesy visit…
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By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has urged Corps Members to accept their postings in good faith, and settle down in their places of primary assignment to offer selfless services towards national development. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Director General said this while interacting with the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two Corps Members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja. He advised them to also respect and learn the culture and traditions of their host communities, adding…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has been decorated as a Servicom Champion by the Servicom National Office, Abuja. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The decoration took place today during the reading and presentation of Servicom Compliance Evaluation Report of the NYSC Directorate Headquarters, and some selected Secretariats by the Head of Operations, Servicom National Office, Mrs Ngozi Akinbudewa, held at the National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the Head of the Servicom National Office,…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has showered encomiums on the immediate past President of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Professor Benedict Oramah for his purposeful leadership while holding sway at the helm of the financial institution, which has contributed immensely to the economic development of the country. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. SGF made the commendation when the delegation from Afreximbank led by its Managing Director, Export Development, Mrs. Oluranti Doherty in company of the CEO of African Medical…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government is set to honour 250 outstanding Nigerians across various sectors for their exceptional dedication, innovation and patriotism toward nation building as part of activities to mark the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the groundbreaking Compendium of 250 top performers in Nigeria to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary in collaboration with OyanaHealth Limited, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Sen. George Akume, described the initiative as a historic…
By Miriam Humbe The outgoing Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Maurice Nnamdi Mbaeri has handed over the baton to the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, to oversee the General Services Office. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Mbaeri left office after more than three decades of service to the nation. During the handing over ceremony, Dr. Mbaeri expressed confidence in the capacity of the Permanent Secretary to deliver in steering the affairs of the new responsibility, and also urged the other Permanent Secretaries…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. Twenty-nine of the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Minna, Niger State, while the remaining four were arrested Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Unguwan Mai Gero area of Kaduna State. Their arrest followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them included 46 smartphones, two iPads, 11 laptops and one PlayStation. They will be charged to Court…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, arraigned one Lateef Akintoye and a company, Rufus Whyte Limited, before Justice O.A.Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in ikeja, Lagos. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The defendants are being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N100m. In 2023, the defendants allegedly approached the petitioner, Baklang Group of Companies, offering to procure a Standby Bank Letter…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Olalere Kehinde Barnabas to two years imprisonment for internet fraud. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Barnabas was arraigned today on a one-count charge bordering on cybercrime to the tune of $2000 (Two Thousand United States Dollars) brought against him by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The charge reads: “That you, OLALERE KEHINDE BARNABAS, sometime in 2023, at…
By Miriam Humbe The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of one Abdullahi Haladu, before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna Metropolis for land fraud. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. He was prosecuted on an amended three-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and cheating to the tune of N1,550,000.00 (One Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira, only). Count one of the charge reads: “That you Abdullahi Haladu (m) and Kabiru Liman (m) (now…
By Miriam Humbe Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, July 3, 2025 convicted and sentenced one Philimon Ibrahim Gora to five years imprisonment for currency counterfeiting without option of fine. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. He was initially arraigned on a seven-count charge but subsequently amended to one-count charge bordering on unlawful possession of counterfeit currency. The count reads: “That you Philemon Ibrahim Gora on or about the 7th July 2021 within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court had in your possession without…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally inaugurated the NCC–REA Collaboration Committee, marking a pivotal step towards advancing Nigeria’s digital and energy inclusion objectives by developing modalities for the deployment of renewable energy to support telecom infrastructure in Nigeria. Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Ag. Head, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The inauguration, held at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, 27th June 2025, was presided over by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, who was joined by the Managing Director of the Rural…