By Miriam Humbe The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has told Corps Members that there is no immunity for members of the Service Corps found guilty of criminal offenses as they would be subjected to the laws of the land like every other person. NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. He warned that any of them who violated the NYSC bye-laws or the nation’s Constitution would be sanctioned accordingly. The Director General gave this warning while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Corps Members…
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By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has urged all vehicle owners and operators who have not yet acquired third-party insurance to do so promptly, in order to avoid legal consequences and promote road safety for all. Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed this on Sunday in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa Police Command, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed. The action is in line with the directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all Police Commands and Formations, mandating the strict adherence of…
***As Police Cautions Social Media Influencers, Activists Against Misleading Nigerians The attention of the police has been drawn to misinformation and misleading comments credited to some social media influencers and activists antagonising the police on the issuance and enforcement of the 3rd party insurance policy, where the NPF has been alleged of using the policy to rake in money. The Nigeria Police Force wishes to emphasize that it does not issue third-party insurance as it has been misconstrued by some individuals. The responsibility for obtaining this mandatory insurance lies with vehicle owners through their respective insurance companies. The Force has…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to inform the general public that the official and verified Facebook page of the National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, is marked with a blue verification badge. It has come to our attention that fraudulent individuals have created fake Facebook accounts impersonating the National PRO and sharing false contact details for illegal activities. These accounts are not affiliated with the National Public Relations Officer or the NCS and are being used to scam unsuspecting members of the public. Additionally, the NCS has been alerted to the activities of…
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and Chairman, Lake Chad Governors Forum By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has congratulated the successful hosting of the Fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri and commended the emergence of Governor Mai Mala Buni as the new Chairman of the Forum. In a statement signed by Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC, the organization emphasized that the milestone underscores the collective commitment of regional leaders to addressing the multi-faceted challenges affecting the Lake Chad Basin, particularly security, climate change, economic development, and humanitarian crises. “We…
By Miriam Humbe The three Corps Camp Directors in Kano State Orientation Camp, Kusalla Dam, Karaye, have presented a brand new wheelchair to one of their colleagues who is physically challenged. National Youth Service Corps Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Corps Members Oyeniyi Kudus, KN/24C/2988, Sangonuga Saidat Olorire, KN/24C/2525 and Olunuga David Oluwatobi KN/24C/2679 during the presentation said their action was borne out of the need to impact positively on their colleague, Ugwuese Emelda, KN/24C/3283, who was having difficulties with mobility within the camp premises. The beneficiary, who hails…
By Olumuyiwa Adejobi The efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force, which happens to be the lead security agency in internal security, to combat increased rate of crimes and criminality across the length and breadth of Nigeria has over time been undermined by persistent shortage of manpower. With a population exceeding 200 million, the police-to-citizen ratio remains far below the United Nations-recommended standard of 1 officer to 400 citizens making it extremely tedious for the NPF to carry out its core and other secondary responsibilities as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended. This deficit…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Heads of the Agency’s Departments. Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, Segun Imohiosen disclosed this in a statement signed on behalf of the SGF, Senator George Akume. The Heads of the Departments are as follow: S/N NAME DESIGNATION 1. Engr. Umar Abdullahi Executive Director, Technical Services 2. Ayoade Gboyega Executive Director, Corporate Services 3. Hon. Engr. Doris Uboh Executive Director, Rural…
***As IGP Directs Due Enforcement Nationwide By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force is to begin the enforcement of the Mandatory Third Party Insurance which commences on February 1st, 2025. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Humsimedia gathered that the enforcement is as directed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The initiative aims to reinforce road safety measures and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road. The statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force cautions…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been nominated by the Board of Editors of Independent Newspapers Limited as Aviation Sector CEO of the Year 2024. Presenting the letter of nomination to Professor Anosike in his office in Abuja, Mr Steve Omanufeme, the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief reading from the letter said that the nomination is in recognition of his proactive efforts within a short time at, “transforming the agency and its valued contribution to various socio-economic sectors of the country through partnerships with local and international institutions”. The letter read:…
The continuous stay in office of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is legal and lawful. The appointment of Egbetokun which took effect from 31st day of October, 2023 would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on 4th day of September, 2024. However, before his retirement age, the Police Act was amended to allow the occupant of the office to remain and complete the original four year term granted under Section 7 (6) of the Act, notwithstanding the fact that he has attained the age of 60 years. This has, therefore, statutorily…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has advised Corps Members to shun every form of misconduct and other negative behaviours that can jeopardize their future ambitions. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Brigadier General YD Ahmed gave this advice when he addressed the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members at Kano State Orientation Camp in Kusalla Dam, Karaye and Katsina State Orientation Camp, Mani Road. He said diligence, honesty, perseverance and faith in God are prerequisites to a…