***Affirms Non-Negotiable Commitment to Gender Sensitivity In Appointments The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has made a historic appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Yetunde O. Longe as the first female Force Secretary. A statement signed on Wednesday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), said that the appointment was in furtherance of the vision to ensure gender inclusivity and equality in all aspects of appointments and operations within the Nigeria Police Force. AIG Longe brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Since her appointment as a Cadet ASP…
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Further to the negotiation by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage (NMW) and subsequent withdrawal of Labour from negotiation, the Leadership of the National Assembly intervened on 2nd June, 2024. The Organised Labour declared nationwide strike on Monday, 3rd June, 2024 to drive home its demands. 2. The Federal Government, in the National interest, convened a meeting with Labour held in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Monday 3rd June, with a view to ending the strike action. 3. After exhaustive deliberation and engagement by both parties, the following resolutions were reached: 1.…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the 36 States Attorney Generals and Commissioners of Justice of the Federation, have pledged a working alliance to tackle the menace of corruption in the country. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission said this in a statement. The two bodies gave this firm commitment when the bodies of Attorney Generals and Commissioners of Justice paid a courtesy visit to the ICPC Chairman in his office at the Headquarters. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu in his opening remarks at the parley…
***As IGP Rolls Out Help Lines, Warns Against Unethical Acts The Nigeria Police Force has said it is gravely concerned by reports of alleged extortion and unethical conduct surrounding the ongoing promotion interviews for Inspectors aspiring to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. A statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that: ‘such behavior undermines the core values of our institution and will not be tolerated.” The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun strongly condemns any form of corruption in the promotion process and urges all officers to report any…
Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has charged members of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit of various Ministries Department and Agencies (MDAs) to be models of integrity and accountability in the course of discharging their duties as anti-corruption ambassadors. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson revealed this in a statement. The ICPC Boss said this on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the Workshop on “Promoting Accountability and Transparency in MDAs through Effective Budget Tracking” at the Commission’s Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), Keffi, Nasarawa State.…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed profound sorrow over the loss of two distinguished members of the police community: Retired Commissioner of Police Alayeluwa Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, the Elemure of Emure Ekiti, and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Mohammed Guri. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Alayeluwa Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, an esteemed traditional ruler and former Commissioner of Police, departed this world on the evening of May 30th, 2024. His Majesty’s tenure as both a traditional leader and a police commissioner has left a lasting…
BY PROF. MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN Labour has literally grounded Nigeria – from airports, hospitals, tertiary institutions, to electricity which has plunged the biggest black nation on earth into total darkness. I am in full, complete and total support of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress’ (TUC)’s current national strike for upward review of the FG’s proposed minimum wage of N60,000 per month. NLC and TUC had also demanded that the government reverses the increase in electricity tariff to N65/KWH. When talks broke down with none of the parties shifting grounds, Labour commenced a strike…
The Embassies of Finland and France in Abuja, Nigeria, have said they will facilitate relationships between the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Finnish and French companies. At a tripartite meeting on Monday, 3rd June, 2024, held at the French Embassy in Abuja, the Finish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Leena Pylvanainen said: “NiMet is a key institution in Nigeria. We have followed its climate and weather -related activities and we see opportunities for collaboration in infrastructural development, capacity building and project management. “The Finnish Embassy in Nigeria is also keen to facilitate relationships between NiMet and Finnish companies. “The DG/CEO of NiMet,…
Following the revocation of the banking license of Heritage Bank Plc by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) today, June 3, 2024 and the appointment of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) as the Liquidator, pursuant to Section 12(2) of BOFIA, 2020, the Corporation wishes to announce to depositors of the bank in particular and the banking public in general, as follows: 1.The NDIC has Commenced the Liquidation of Heritage Bank Plc: In accordance with Section 55 sub-section 1 & 2 of the NDIC Act 2023, the Corporation has commenced liquidation process of the failed bank with immediate verification and…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has emphasized the importance of adherence to the existing laws governing such activities as strike actions; and called for caution to prevent a breakdown of law and order within the country. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja said this in a statement signed on Monday. The Police acknowledged the recent announcement by organized labour regarding the intention to embark on a nationwide strike action and understands the right of organized labour to engage in such actions to advocate for the interests of all workers. In…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the sum of N494,000 national minimum wage being demanded by organized labour, which cumulatively amounts to the sum of N9.5 trillion bill, is capable of destabilizing the economy and jeopardizing the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians. Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Information and National Orientation revealed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Idris stated this at a news conference in Abuja in response to the threat by the organized labor to embark on strike if their demands were…
***Sets to Discuss Management of Internal Security In Crisis In Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, will be delivering the Inaugurates Personality Lecture at the prestigious University of Ibadan. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The lecture titled: “The Nigeria Police Force and the Management of Internal Security”, focusing on the role of the NPF in managing crisis situations in the country is scheduled to take place on June 3rd at the University’s Trenchard Hall. This landmark event will…