By Miriam Humbe At a colourful and well-attended ceremony held at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, was honoured with the prestigious award of ‘Aviation Sector CEO of the Year 2024’ by the Independent Newspapers Limited. In his citation read by the organizers, Professor Anosike was honoured for his proactive efforts within a short time in transforming NiMet. The citation also mentioned the agency’s valued contribution to various socio-economic sectors of the country through…
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By Miriam Humbe Arising from the concerted efforts in place to enhance intelligence gathering and sharing, as well as advance the course of national security, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has pledged its unalloyed support to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as the Corps continues in its quest to rid the nation of fake number plates. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps disclosed this in a statement. The partnership aims to promote road safety, enhance inter agency collaboration, and foster a culture of responsibility among Nigerian youths. According to…
By Miriam Humbe Rising from a three-day Management Retreat, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has restated its commitment to enhanced professionalism and integrity in driving the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. This resolve was made in Uyo, Akwa-ibom State on Saturday, March 15, 2025 by top brass of the Commission led by its Executive Chairman , Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the end of a three-day Retreat for Directors of the EFCC. Speaking on the theme…
Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), for their collaboration with Nigerian government to deepen rural connectivity for socio-economic development of the country. Arowosafe gave the commendation at an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session which was organised in Lagos over the weekend by the USPF in in collaboration with the UK FCDO and the ITU. The session built on USPF’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the achievement of wide network connectivity coverage in unserved…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a James Andrew Smith and Philip Bradley before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 14, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Nelson, arraigned on February 11, 2025 is facing prosecution by the EFCC on 11 count-charges bordering on advance fee fraud, impersonation, conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of…
By Nana Musa The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment towards ensuring a strong, consistent fiscal policy in Nigeria. Edun said this during the high-level interactive meeting with members of the National Assembly, Heads of Agencies and Directors of the Ministry, in Abuja on Thursday. The theme of the event is: “Strengthening collaboration for sustainable financial management and national development.” ”Our primary goal under President Bola Tinubu is to ensure that our fiscal policy remains strong, consistent and aligns with the monetary policy. ”Through our collective efforts, especially…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Abubakar Mohammed Aseku, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), for allegedly drawing salaries from two additional government agencies while still employed by the NIS. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Mr. Aseku appeared on Tuesday before Justice Binta Dogonyaro of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, on a nine-count charge bordering on abuse of office and corruption. According to the ICPC, the defendant allegedly received N4.2…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegal solid minerals. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Solid minerals suspected to be fluorite and iron stones were recovered from the trucks. The minerals were mined from some illegal mining sites in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects will soon be charged to Court upon…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has charged staff of the Agency to implement the 2025 budget in line with the established strategic objectives Professor Anosike was speaking at the Budget retreat of the Agency on Tuesday, 11th March 2025. “We have to prioritize our work and projects and ensure that the projects and our activities conform with the established strategic objectives of the agency. “These objectives are covered through five critical themes, namely, Infrastructure development, sufficient finance, effective stakeholder partnerships, employees growth and welfare, and efficient…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has urged students of the Government Army Day Secondary School Minna, to utilise the social media platforms positively for their career development. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Represented by the Commanding Officer, TRADOC Administration Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Ganiyyu Banire, Maj Gen Aligbe gave the advise during an intra-school debate competition organised by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Minna Military Cantonment…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Nasiru Saminu of the Kano State High Court has convicted and sentenced Bulama Abdulrahman to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine, for posing as an auctioneer assigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to sell some properties forfeited to the Federal Government on the Commission’s behalf. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. He was jailed after facing trial on two-count charges bordering on intent to defraud and obtaining under false pretences to the tune of N35,000.000 (Thirty-five Million Naira only). One of…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday March 14, 2025 arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include five exotic cars and phones The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.