By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has been honoured as the Anti-corruption Crusader of the Year 2024. EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The honour was bestowed on him on Saturday, February 15, 2024 by a leading Nigerian news magazine, The Reporters Nigeria, at an impressive ceremony which held at A Class Park and Events Centre, Maitama, Abuja. Halima AbdulRauf who spoke on behalf of the organisers, said Olukoyede’s choice for the award was informed by his “tireless efforts in combating financial…
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By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has eulogized late Lieutenant General Jeremiah Timbut Useni (Rtd) as an extraordinary man, a dedicated soldier, a statesman and a true patriot. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The CDS stated this today, Thursday 20 February 2025 while attending the Service of Songs in honour of the late General held at Church of Christ in Nation (COCIN) Headquarters, Jos. The CDS further mentioned that late General Useni was not just a military officer but a symbol of excellence,…
By Miriam Humbe The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has handed over a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The project named: Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), sited on the Institute’s campus, is aimed at enhancing learning experience of students while providing a platform for digital innovation, research, and development (R&D) for the overall economic growth of Nigeria. The highlight of the inauguration and handover ceremony on Thursday was the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring effective utilisation and…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on students across the country to embrace integrity and shun corruption in order to contribute positively to the nation’s development. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Olukoyede gave this charge in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025, when students of Gabs Glorious Kids Academy visited the corporate headquarters of the Commission on a study tour. Represented by the Head of Media and Publicity, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Dele Oyewale,…
By Miriam Humbe The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation, NAIC, Mrs. Folashade Joseph has attributed the improved rating of Nigeria in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, CPI in the period covering 2019 to 2024 to the heightened anti-corruption fight of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC under the leadership Mr. Ola Olukoyede. This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. She expressed this in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025 when she led a delegation of NAIC management team on a courtesy visit to…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to steer clear of fraudulent activities, particularly internet fraud and channel their creativity into productive and legitimate ventures. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Olukoyede made this call at the inauguration ceremony of Zero Tolerance Club at Citi Polytechnic, Dawaki, Abuja. The EFCC Chairman was represented by the Head of Creative Communication Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACEI Christian Oluka. The Chairman emphasized the importance…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, arraigned a legal practitioner, Barrister Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Barrister. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu was arranged for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1, 323, 850. 000. 00 (One Billion, Three Hundred and Twenty Three Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The accused…
***As IGP Reiterates Leveraging Continuous Training To Reform NPF By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GS Foundation, has implemented an Advanced Facilitators Training Program aimed at enhancing the instructional and leadership capabilities of police officers. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The training, held at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja, runs in two sessions from February 10th to 15th and from February 17th to 22nd, 2025. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Thursday, inaugurated the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG) in Abuja. Adebayo Lawrence Thomas, FMITI Director of Press and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The landmark event marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s industrial landscape, bringing together key stakeholders, including government officials, captains of industry, development partners, and members of the organized private sector. Senator Enoh emphasized the importance of a robust industrial foundation in achieving economic greatness, citing global industrial powerhouses like Germany, China, South Korea, and the…
By Miriam Humbe The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella has called on the staff of his Ministry to embrace a culture of zero tolerance for corruption and ensure that ethical considerations are at the heart of their official decisions. Ella said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a sensitization workshop organised by the Anti – Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Ministry. It was themed: “Curbing corruption at workplace”. The Permanent Secretary noted that the Petroleum Industry remained the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing approximately 85% of government revenue and 95% of foreign exchange…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Wednesday said that the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes for the recent visa application to the Canadian High Commission. Gen Musa said this in Abuja when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria Contingent who won medals at the just concluded Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. He said that most people who made comments against Nigeria’s participation in the sporting event spoke from the point of ignorance. Gen Musa also spoke on the issue of visa denial by Canada which…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised improved welfare for members of staff of the Commission before the end of the year 2025. The ICPC Boss gave the assurance during the opening ceremony of a two-day sensitization workshop organized for the staff of the Commission. Dr. Aliyu emphasized that plans have been set in motion to ensure an effective turnover in the welfare of staff promising that the much-anticipated positive change would manifest soon. He said, “I want to use this opportunity to reassure all officers that Management is working assiduously to…