Following the disturbing news emanating from the unfortunate CNG Cylinder explosion at the NIPCO CNG Refueling Station in Benin City, Edo State, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is calling on all to heed the warning against the use of substandard and uncertified CNG Gas cylinders. As the Organization commiserates with those affected by the incident; it is pertinent to note that preliminary investigations has revealed the cylinder used to convert the vehicle differs and does not comply with the CNG Standards approved by the Organisation. The Organisation has robust and effective regulatory measures in place to ensure that all…
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***As Police Call for Caution, Investigation In view of the recent spate of jungle justice in some parts of the country, the Nigeria Police Force has condemned the dangerous and abhorrent trend and cautioned the general public on the consequences of such on our criminal justice administration, rule of law and the global reputation of our dear country. The Police Force reiterates that jungle justice, a deplorable and savage behaviour, has led to the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property across the country. This inhuman act is a betrayal of justice and due process, which undermines the rule…
Gen Gowon By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), congratulated the former Head of State, Gen. Dr. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on the occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) disclosed this in a statement signed for the SGF on Saturday. The SGF described Gen. Dr. Gowon as an untrammeled icon of unity and a champion for national integration and peaceful co-existance in the country as…
***Reassures Nigerians of Leadership’s Zero Tolerance For Corrupt Practices Amongst Officers By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed concerns and condemnation on the alleged cases of extortion and high-handedness perpetrated by certain recalcitrant members of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP made this known while addressing Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and heads of various formations at the IGP’s Conference with Senior Police Officers held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan International Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja recently. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters Abuja, disclosed…
By Miriam Humbe Permanent Secretary in Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, has said that with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the country was ready to lead Africa in energy investments, attract global capital, and maintain its pivotal role in the international energy arena. Christopher Ugwuegbulam, the Assistant Director of Information in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Represented by the Director, Midstream and Downstream Department in the Ministry, Mr. Mohammed Mohammed Abubakar, Amb. Ella made the statement at a Stakeholders Engagement on “Harnessing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) as a catalyst for…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned in Court, the former Registrar of Benue State School of Health Technology, Agasha, Mr. Awuawe Terwase Clement over an alleged N4.4 million admission racketeering. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Mr. Terwase was arraigned on Tuesday by the ICPC before Justice Egbe Joshua Raphael of the Federal High Court 2 Makurdi for allegedly collecting and diverting the sum of Four Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (4,466,500)…
By Nana Musa The Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, Hafsat Bakari, has revealed that the unit received over 60,000 suspicious transactions. She also said the organisation received N15 million in currency activity reports within the year. Bakari made the revelation during a summit between the NFIU and other law enforcement agencies in Abuja on Thursday. While calling for inter-agency collaborations to block illicit financial flow, Mrs Bakari lamented how emerging technologies like cryptocurrency complicate financial transactions and obscure links between owners and their funds. She said that the volume of data that the NFIU…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed has called on the citizens living along the River Benue Basin to quickly move away from the river banks as increased water on the river Benue has reached the flooding level due to increased rainfall. The DG said this in a statement signed on Thursday. He also urged those along the River Niger to move to a safe location as the management of Kainji and Jebba Dams are working to control the floodwaters. The NIHSA boss therefore urged Nigerians to cooperate with the Emergency Management…
By Miriam Humbe In furtherance to the proactive monitoring of flood situation across the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed emergency response team to Kogi following the flooding of some communities in the State. The team comprised of staff with specialization in search and rescue to provide technical support to the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and other stakeholders in conducting rescue and evacuation operations, including assessments in the affected communities. The Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar said the Agency has also deployed mobile water purification equipment to help in providing emergency clean water for…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has said that translation of meteorological data into actionable insights enables farmers to make climate smart decisions with confidence and resilience. Prof. Anosike was speaking at a Chief Executive Officers breakfast session on Tuesday, 16th October 2024 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The breakfast session was themed: “Elevating the Role of Data and Information in the National Food Security Conversation”, and organized by the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG). He said that…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) wishes to address recent misinformation and sensationalism in the media concerning the reconstruction of the Falomo Police Barracks, Lagos State. The barracks, previously in disrepair, will undergo a complete redesign and reconstruction to provide modern, habitable accommodations that reflect the dignity our officers deserve. This project was initiated under the leadership of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and private sector partners through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The current IGP, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to improving officers’ housing by convening the…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government of Nigeria is reaffirming its commitment to protecting intellectual property rights with the revalidation of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy Paper. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministries of Industry, Trade and Investment, (FMITI) Culture and Creative Economy, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice and Health and Social Welfare, aims to produce a comprehensive policy document that will safeguard the intellectual assets of Nigerians. Adebayo Thomas, the Director of Press and Public Relations, FMITI disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Humsimedia Online gathered that the new policy document…