The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, a staff of the Nigeria Immigration Service for committing a travelling passport fraud. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The Commission had arraigned the convict before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on a four-counts charge bordering on gratification, conferment of corrupt advantage and cheating contrary to extant provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000…
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In furtherance of his establishment of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC) and to bring clarity to the functions of the office within the climate and green economy ecosystem, President Bola Tinubu has approved the terms of reference for the pioneering office of SPEC. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. By the President’s directive, the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action shall be: (1) The lead negotiator on climate-related matters…
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to announce the passing of an icon; CP Jatau S. Anga (Rtd), a distinguished Nigerian statesman and former Commissioner of Police. Born in October 1941, CP Anga had an illustrious career spanning over three decades, serving in various capacities such as Commandant Mounted Training School, Bukuru, OC Mounted Establishment Unit, Jos, Staff Officer in charge Mounted Establishment FHQ, Lagos and other distinguished Nigerian Police units culminating in his appointment as Commissioner of Police and Military Administrator in charge of Enugu State Command (1992-1994). He was also an administrator, International First Aid Society (September 1994), Chairman,…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), during the weekend, paid a condolence visit on the leadership of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWD) over the death of the Council’s President, Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau. Wasilah Ladan, NAWOJ’s National Secretary said this in a statement signed on Sunday. Hajiya Lau, who was elected NCWS president in April 2022, died late on Tuesday in Kebbi State while on official visit and was laid to rest on Wednesday in her home state, Taraba. The delegation including the Chairperson NAWOJ, FCT Chapter, Mrs Bassey Ikpang; Vice Chairperson, Mrs Rebecca Ukpevo; two former…
The Nigeria Police Force is proud to announce that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, will be honoured by the Nigeria Pitch Awards with the prestigious Special Achievement in Sports Award. It is an award set aside to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of sports in Nigeria, and celebrating those whose dedication and efforts have profoundly impacted the nation’s sporting landscape. IGP Egbetokun has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Special Achievement in Sports Award due to his efforts in sports development within the Nigeria Police Force and his…
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Friday, inaugurated a committee to review the Agency’s Condition of Service (CoS). The Director, Weather Forecasting Services , Professor Vincent Weli who represented the DG/CEO observed that the review had become necessary as the last one done over five years ago was no longer in tune with current realities. Professor Charles Anosike described the task as significant. He noted that it was an opportunity for the committee: “To come up with a Condition of Service that not only meets the present needs but anticipates future…
***As IGP Reiterates Zero Tolerance For Corruption, Unprofessional Conducts By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is currently engaging Police Image Managers and officers of the Complaints Response Unit (CRU) on a comprehensive training program for public on complaint management, in Lagos State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday. Humsimedia gathered that the training was in furtherance of the Inspector-General of Police’s approval and zeal to enhance mutual relations between the public and the Police.…
The Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has supported the Borno state Government with food items to resettle IDPs from Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Ngala and Jere LGAs. These were residing at the Muna Garage IDP camp which is being closed down by the State Government. Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar was represented by Director, Relief and Rehabilitation, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu Usur. The DG’s representative was at Muna Garage IDP camp Maiduguri to present the food items to the State Governor, Engineer Baba Gana Zulum on behalf of the federal government. Recall that in 2015/2016, NEMA signed…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for three staff of the Account and Finance Department of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) after they failed to appear in Court for a multi-million-naira fraud case brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The ICPC had charged four REA employees with allegedly receiving about one billion naira under the pretence of false project supervision. When the cases were called on Thursday…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume on Thursday, commissioned the Idye flood control project at Nyiman, a community in Makurdi, Benue State. The SGF was represented by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev at the commissioning of the project, tagged: “The Idye Flood Control/Dyke Project”. Humsimedia gathered that the project commissioning by government was meant to curtail the menace of flooding which has ravaged most communities across the country especially during the rainy seasons. Senator Akume said that the Flood Control/Dyke Project, spanning a distance of 1.2 kilometers, is a…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has expressed shock over the sudden death of the National President, National Council of Women Societies (Nigeria), Hajia Lami Lau. Mrs. Grace Njoku, the Head, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Speaking during a Condolence Visit to the NCWS Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, Kennedy-Ohanenye described Hajia Lami as a mother and sister whose commitment to the upliftment of the lives of Nigerian women was unwavering. The Minister said: “Hajia Lami Lau was a humble and compassionate Mother and Sister whose earnest…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of the Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has said that to attain environmental sustainability, we must strengthen pollution control measures and promote sustainable waste management practices. The Minister said this on Wednesday at the event to commemorate the World Environment Day. The World Environment Day is celebrated annually on the 5th of June and serves as a vital reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard our planet. Humsimedia gathered that it is a day dedicated to fostering global awareness and action for the protection of the environment, globally. This year’s theme “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience”…