By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has repatriated One Hundred and Ninety (190) Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates. National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) said this in a statement signed on Tuesday by its Zonal Director, North Central, Bashir Idris Garga on behalf of the Director General, Zubaida Umar. He said the returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja this morning at 05:57am by a combined team of government officials led by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The returnees were profiled and documented by the relevant agencies and sensitized to behave with decorum and responsibility on…
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The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY. These offences include allegations bothering on cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks. We will do due diligence in our investigations. Our cyber space in Nigeria must be safe and secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that. ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER 16th July, 2024.
By Miriam Humbe The search and rescue at the site of the two storey building that collapsed this morning in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja has been called off after four persons trapped under the rubbles were rescued. The rescue operation ended at about 4pm after emergency workers cleared the fallen rubbles to ground zero to be sure that no one was left under the debris. While three of the rescued persons taken to the hospital were treated of minor injuries and discharged, one of them is still being attended to due to more serious injuries. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police, CP Nadada Shehu Umar has commended members of the public for their support to the Police by providing credible and timely information, urging them not to relent. The CP gave the commendation when operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command attached to Karshi Divisional Headquarters on 10/7/2024, arrested the duo of Chigozie Jerry, 29 years and Chigozier Junior Chigozie, 19 years both of Zokono area of Karshi, Karu, LGA of the State for breaking into Government Secondary School Karshi, where they stole Computers and other items belonging to the School. The arrest was…
[L—R: Executive Director, Broadbased Communications Limited, Chidi Ibisi; National Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; Chief Operating Officer, WTES Projects Limited, Chidi Ajuzie; Chief Executive Officer, Skymax Integrated Networks Limited, Engr. Chidi Charles Agukwe; Deputy Director, Policy, Competition and Economic Analyses, Nigerian Communications Commission, Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett; the Convener of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), Mr. Omobayo Azeez; Lucky Anumaka, Manager, Managed Services and Operations, Zora Communications Limited; Co-founder/Executive Director, Infratel Africa, Dr. Tola Yusuf; and the Chief Executive Officer, Open Access Data Centre, Dr. Atotunde Coker at the sixth edition of PIAFo on Digital…
L-R: Head Legal Department NDIC, Mr Henry Fomah; Director Legal Department CBN, Mr Kofo S. Alada; Rep of Chairman EFCC and Ag.Zonal Commander, Mr Michael Wetkas; Rep of MD/CEO (NDIC) and Director Communications & Public Affairs Dept, Mr Bashir A. Nuhu; AIG. Force CID, Alagbon, Romokere God’s Gift Ibani; Commissioner of Police SFU, Ayotunde G.Omedeinde; Rep of; Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mr Emmanuel Kaswe; and Coordinator, FMIU, DCP Sirajo L. Salisu in a group photograph during the NDIC’s 2024 Capacity Building Workshop For Law Enforcement Agencies, with the theme: “Inter-Agency Collaboration in the Fight Against Financial Malpractices…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has charged directors and senior management staff in the agency to collaborate in order to continue to deliver value to the various stakeholders the agency serves. Professor Anosike spoke during the quarterly senior staff meeting of the agency which included Directors and General Managers, on Wednesday, 10th July, 2024. He said: “I want to thank you all, especially the Directors, for being instrumental in settling in the new management. I want to appreciate every one of you for your support”. Professor…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), has arraigned the duo of Mrs. Ndubuisi Joy Cheneme, a staff member of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, and Mr. Godwin Sabo Takat of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, over allegations bordering on obtaining by false pretense and employment racketeering. Demola Bakare, the Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The ICPC in a charge N0. CR/243/2024, brought before Honourable Justice C.O. Oba of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 31, sitting…
By Miriam Humbe The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) would undertake an inspection visit of the facilities at the Regional Training Centre (RTC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) at Oshodi-Lagos. This followed an application for accreditation of National Diploma courses offered at the Centre by NiMet. The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike said: “The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is saddled with the responsibility of not only providing weather information, but also training manpower in the fields of Meteorology and Climate Sciences. “The World Meteorological Organisation Regional Training Centre (WMO RTC) Oshodi, Lagos established in…
In response to a trending video, the Nigeria Police has confirmed that the suspects involved in the hijacking of a DAF SF Truck carrying 40,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along the Ohodo-Opi Road in Igbo-Etiti LGA, Enugu State, on May 29, 2024, were dismissed police officers. These individuals were apprehended after a meticulous operation which led to the rescue of the abducted driver and motor boy. Among those arrested are ex-Insp. Otache Egbe, ex-Insp. Abah Solomon and ex-Sgt. James Mamah. The investigation led to the recovery of significant exhibits, including two AK-47 rifles, 105 rounds of ammunition, and…
In furtherance of its proactive flood risk management, the Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar has activated all Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices of the Agency nationwide to work with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) within their areas of responsibilities to carry out rescue operations and conduct assessment of the situation. The NEMA Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices are located in Lagos, Ibadan, Ekiti, Abuja, Minna, Jos, Enugu, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Edo, Uyo, Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, Maiduguri, Yola and Gombe. At the headquarters NEMA also operates a toll-free emergency contact line: 0800CALLNEMA (080022556362) in addition…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) wishes to inform all stakeholders, partners, and the general public that the launch of the Nigeria Police Green Initiative (NPGI), originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, has been postponed. A new date for the launch will be communicated in due course. The NPF appreciates your understanding and continued support as we finalize preparations for this significant event, while we regret any inconvenience this postponement may cause. Thank you for your cooperation. ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. 8TH JULY, 2024.