By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force is set to hold the 5th edition of its annual conference and retreat for Senior Police Officers. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. ACP Adejobi said that the event is in line with the commitment to enhancing leadership capacity and fostering professional development. The conference is themed: “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity Through Inclusive Policing”. The event is scheduled to take place from 24th February to 27th February 2025, in the capital city of Ogun State, Abeokuta. More than 170…
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By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is to formally launch the Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments in Nigeria (CPP-LG) aimed at tackling systemic corruption and promoting transparency at the grassroots level in the country. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare disclosed this in a statement. This development follows recent legal affirmations of local government autonomy, which are expected to strengthen their financial independence and operational efficiency. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, who revealed the plan on Wednesday during a summit organized by…
Usman Bauka The Ex-Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (Rtd.), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka are still on ICPC’s wanted list for their alleged involvement in a N3b fraud. Therefore, any claim that the amended charges by ICPC have exonerated the duo of charges concerning embezzlement and abuse of office is fallacious and a figment of the imagination of the writers, it should be disregarded. It should be clearly stated that there is a subsisting arrest warrant against the two ex-military officers, whoever sees them could assist in bringing them to justice. For the avoidance of doubt, the charges against them…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Mr Oseni Adeolu Olayinka, a staff of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja, on a 3-count money laundering charge. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The accused was arraigned before Honourable Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Thursday. In a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/584/2024, the Commission accused Olayinka of acquiring millions of naira by including his wife and son on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has said that good leaders bring the weather and set the climate within the team by serving as role model for the way team members interact with others. Professor Anosike who was speaking at the African Leadership Persons Of The Year 2025 Event In Casablanca – Morocco, on Friday, the 21st Of March 2025, said that leaders who understand this principle demonstrate a higher level of self-awareness. “They understand that the team’s climate is unlike the weather – The weather changes…
By Miriam Humbe In a strategic move to strengthen collaboration and enhance operational efficiency, the Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, has embarked on a series of courtesy visits to key traditional leaders and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. Chief Superintendent of Customs, Public Relations Officer, Seme Area Command, Isah Sulaiman disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday for the Customs Area Controller. The visit, which took place between 19 and 20 February 2025 emphasise the Command’s unwavering commitment to promoting strong relationships with stakeholders, reinforcing security measures and promoting seamless trade facilitation in…
The Nigeria Police Force has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State. These reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order. Given this imminent threat to security, the NPF strongly advises the Osun State Government to suspend the planned elections forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability. The Force has assessed the current security landscape and determined that proceeding…
Managing Director of the Edo Geographical Information Service (Edo GIS), Dr. Tony Ikpasaja has alerted the Edo public to the propaganda being churned out by opposition elements against the state government. Dr. Tony Ikpasaja revealed the modus operandi of the sponsors of the propaganda in a public notice personally signed by him. Here’s a full text of the Public Notice: “We write to clarify the nebulous misinformation being sponsored against the Edo Geographical Information Service (Edo GIS) and the state government in recent times. “While acknowledging the fact that Edo GIS is in fact passing through a process of rejuvenation…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a total sum $132,362.43 ( One Hundred and Thirty Two, Three Hundred and Sixty Two United States Dollars, Forty Three Cents), N78,566, 324. 81(Seventy Eight Million, Five Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Twenty Four Naira, Eighty one kobo) to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of local fraudsters. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. It was gathered that the act was a gesture of the EFCC’s commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, February 21, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of $4,719,054, (Four Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-one Thousand Dollars, Fifty-four Cents) and N830,875,611 (Eight Hundred and Thirty Million, Eight Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand, Six Hundred and Eleven Naira) as well as a number of properties linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The judge gave the order, following a motion on notice filed…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 21, 2025, arraigned 17 more Chinese and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd, before Justice Musa Kakaki and Justice Daniel Osiagor, both of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos for fraud. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The defendants are: Mao Bu Yi, Li Xiang Long, Dai Li, Yu Hai Qing, Jia Yang, Jia Zhi, Hao Tao Kun, Liu Chuang, Zhao Xiao Liang, Ziao Zi Cheng, Zhang San Feng, Li…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has convicted and sentenced the Chief Executive Officer, Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Uno Michael Eke to one year imprisonment for conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretence and money laundering to the tune of N2 ,000,000,000.00 (Two Billion Naira). He was jailed after pleading guilty to four-count amended charges preferred against him by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Count One reads: “That you, Uno Michael Eke (being the President/Chief Executive Officer of Micheno Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society); Registered Trustees of…