On 25/5/2024 at about 0200hrs acting based on credible information about the movement of an armed robbery suspect responsible for series of armed robbery activities in Kabayi, Aso Pada and Mararaba general area of Karu LGA. Police operatives attached to Mararaba ‘A’ Division created a stop and search point at Kabayi in order to get the criminal arrested. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command. The Effort paid off when the suspect named David Samuel ‘M’ 26yrs of Aso Pada was sighted by the…
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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the posting of two senior police officers to strategic positions within the Nigeria Police Force. A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday said this was as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the efficiency of the Force and multinational approach to tackling crimes. AIG Yetunde Longe has been appointed as the Force Secretary. In this capacity, AIG Longe will be responsible for overseeing the secretarial functions of the Force Headquarters, ensuring that policies and directives of the IGP are implemented effectively,…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is undertaking hazard risk analysis for Nigeria with the United Nations Children Educational Fund (UNICEF) to identify and strengthen action towards addressing common disasters in different parts of the country. Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA’s Head, Press Unit revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar and UNICEF Country in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate reviewed the progress of the risk analysis on Tuesday when the later visited the NEMA headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was also aimed at strengthening existing partnership between the two organizations. The DG NEMA appreciated the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of N10.7m traced to the bank account of one Togboui Gnadzo Soncy Koakli, Vice Chancellor of Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT), Cotonou, Benin Republic. A statement signed by ICPC’s Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson, Demola Bakare said the forfeiture was at the instance of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC for allegedly being proceeds of unlawful activities. In an ex-parte motion filed by Aniekan Ekong, Esq on behalf of ICPC before Hon. Justice Binta Nyako, the Commission alleged that the money,…
In demonstration of its commitment to reducing over-reliance on solid fuel for cooking and heating as well as deepening the penetration and accessibility of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the Federal Government through its Decade of Gas initiative, has commenced free distribution of LPG Bottles to women, particularly those in the rural areas. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Speaking at the Inaugural LPG Penetration Program and Distribution of LPG Bottles in Abuja on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt.…
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE: The entire management and staff of the ICPC are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Ibrahim Lamorde, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd). The late DIG Lamorde was a beacon of dedication and inspiration to many in the fight against corruption. During his lifetime, he made significant contributions to our nation, tirelessly working to uphold justice and ensure accountability. His doggedness and commitment to transparency and the rule of law inspired and will continue to inspire the younger generation and many practitioners in the…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has blamed the high incidence of corruption and cybercrimes in Nigeria on weak system in governance. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement. The ICPC Boss was speaking on Thursday in a paper presented at the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council First Half meeting held in Abuja. He decried that decision-making process in the country have become unaccountable and access to decision-makers “is now dependent on restricted social networks, where earning does not…
In a sustained onslaught against criminals in Nasarawa State, police operatives attached to Nasarawa Division have arrested four armed robbery suspects and recovered exhibits. DSP Nansel Ramhan, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed for the CP, Nasarawa Police Command, Umar Shehu Nadada. Tha arrest was in reaction to a distress call that was received by the Divisional Police officer, Nasarawa Division, CSP Mohammed Padah that on 26/5/2024 at about 0240hrs, armed hoodlums attacked some student lodges and a Hotel in Gunki area of Nasarawa LGA where they injured two students of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), held a four-day training workshop for Regional WIGOS Centres in WMO Regional Association ( RA1 – West Central Africa) on Tuesday in Abuja. NiMet’s Director General and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike said that through the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS), National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) such as NiMet will be able to build observing capabilities, achieve better data coverage at national, regional,and global level, improve economic efficiency and close existing data gaps. The workshop which aimed at equipping participants with sufficient skills…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has commended the European Union (EU) for its various interventions in Nigeria. Professor Anosike was speaking when a delegation from the Directorate General- European Commission Humanitarian Office (DG-ECHO), paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Thursday. Professor Anosike welcomed the idea of the Directorate General-European Commission Humanitarian Office (DG-ECHO) partnering with NiMet in disaster risk reduction. Prof Anosike said: “The proposed partnership with the Directorate General- European Commission Humanitarian Office (DG-ECHO) in disaster risk reduction is good for…
The technical inspection team from the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afrexim Bank- the joint promoters for the Establishment of the African Energy Bank – AEB, completed their mission to validate Nigeria’s readiness to host the headquarters of the African Energy Bank (AEB), set to be established in July 2024. Following the first bidding round in early 2024, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Algeria were pre-qualified to proceed to the final round of bidding. These countries will compete for the right to host the Supranational Multilateral $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank, which will finance Africa’s hydrocarbon deposits of oil, gas,…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to create the enabling environment that would attract more investments to the oil and gas sector of the Nigerian economy. Lokpobiri stated this in his address to a delegation from Schlumberger (SLB) Ltd. led by its global Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olivier Le Peuch, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Thursday, 23rd May, 2024. He remarked that one of the cardinal objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was to unlock the potentials in the oil and gas…