By Olumuyiwa Adejobi The Nigeria Police Force, under the visionary leadership of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is poised to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing its officers: affordable housing. In his mission to engender an efficient, effective, well-trained and highly motivated workforce, with deliberate efforts aimed at improving the capacity and welfare of all officers and men of the Force, the IGP has initiated the first-ever Nigeria Police Housing Summit which is scheduled for the 22nd-23rd of April 2024 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. This Summit would mark a significant step…
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By Miriam Humbe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which works in more than 50 countries and in 28 U.S. cities to help people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives, have said that the two agencies would strengthen their collaboration. This was revealed during the courtesy visit to NiMet headquarters in Abuja by the Governance Coordinator of IRC, Mrs Dorcas Kingsley David and her team. The Director General, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Nigeria’s permanent representative with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, said the…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu Adamu SAN has assured the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), that the ICPC will assist the Agency to tackle cases of tax evasion and financial crime in Nigeria’s revenue generating sector. The ICPC Boss gave the assurance at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Commission ‘s headquarters. Spokesperson for the ICPC, Mr. Demola Bakare revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Chairman of FIRS led his management team to the signing ceremony which he tagged as…
By Miriam Humbe In a significant move aimed at fostering sustainable growth and development in Nigeria’s automobile industry, the Federal Government has issued a clarion call to all stakeholders, collaboration among manufacturers, dealers, regulatory bodies, and other players in the automobile ecosystem. Director, Information and Public Relations in the FMITI, Adebayo Thomas, made this known in a statement signed on Friday. The call comes as part of a broader strategy to enhance the sector’s contribution to the nation’s economy. Speaking late evening of Thursday(18/04/24), at the Automotive Component Manufacturers meeting in Abuja, The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr.…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has said that his Ministry would collaborate with the Nigerian Military to reduce pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft to the barest minimum. Sen. Lokpobiri said this when he hosted the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and other members of the Armed Forces in his office in Abuja. Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Minister pointed out that the quickest way to solve Nigeria’s economic problems was…
The Permanent Secretary MPR, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella delivering his opening remarks at the Stakeholders’ Engagement in Abuja. By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources has said that it was working towards ensuring that various challenges like; pipeline vandalism and crude oil-theft were mitigated through the use of artificial intelligence. Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. Humsimedia Online gathered that Artificial Intelligence solves complex problems in ways that are similar to human logic and reasoning. The Permanent Secretary,…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) convened a technical meeting of experts for 2024 climate-related disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies following the release of this year’s Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and the Annual Flood Outlook (AFO). The technical experts were expected to analyze the seasonal predictions and flood outlook and draw up measures to address the pressing issue of climate-related disasters. Addressing the meeting, the Director General NEMA Mrs. Zubaida Umar emphasized the urgent need for proactive measures, citing insights from the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction and Annual Flood Outlook. Mrs. Umar appreciated the existing collaboration between…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), on Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO), a non-governmental agency, to expand NiMet’s network of weather stations across Nigeria. Signing the MoU on behalf of NiMet, the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Nigeria’s permanent representative with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike said: “On behalf of NiMet, I am proud to be associated with the TAHMO project. NiMet wishes to further the engagement by extending it to the marine sector as well”. Els Veenjoven and Prof. Ahmed Balogun signed on behalf…
In Reference to the Executive Order No.1 the 2024 on the proscription of Ethnic vigilante groups and other similar organizations, the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shehu Umar Nadada, has told the people of Nasarawa State, most especially the Kungiyar Zaman Lafia Nomad vigilante, Bassa vigilante, Eggon vigilante and other “similar organizations” that their activities or operations is hereby banned. The ban also affects any association, movement or group of persons or society in whatever name called or form, with the aim and objectives of providing security amongst particular ethnic group within Nasarawa State through the use of…
Police operatives attached to Masaka Division have arrested one Ibrahim Isiaka of Riverside, Masaka. DSP Rahman Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command. The suspect allegedly boarded a commercial motorcycle to convey him to Bigmali along Jankanwa road Masaka. Unknown to the commercial motorcyclist, his ‘passenger’ had conspired with one other to dispossess him of his motorcycle. While on transit, Ibrahim Isiaka used a knife and slit the throat of the commercial motorcyclist and snatched the motorcycle. Police operatives swiftly rushed the…
…Commissions Fleet Of Patrol Vehicles By Miriam Humbe The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, concluded his working visit to Ogun State, on Thursday, with a crucial meeting with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this to Humsimedia in a statement signed on Thursday. The meeting which held at the Government House in Abeokuta, was marked by discussions centered on enhancing security measures in the State. The IGP expressed his appreciation to Governor Dapo Abiodun for his continuous support in promoting…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas) Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has said that the Ministry would ensure the country’s abundant gas resources was exploited, developed and used for the benefit of all Nigerians. The Minister gave the assurance when he received the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno in his office in Abuja on Thursday. Deputy Director ( Press and Public Relations) in the Ministry, Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Ekpo said that, he was happy to note that Akwa Ibom State Government was interested in…