Responding to minimum wage impasse, Mr Osita Okechukwu has appealed to Organised Labour to desist from the danger of throwing away our Baby-Democracy with Bathwater; as the indefinite strike could destabilize the economy, spiral into unintended consequences and harm our fledgling democracy. Okechukwu agreed with Organised Labour that the labourer is entitled to living wage, especially in the midst of stagflation and declining living conditions. He therefore advised labour to adopt house ownership for every worker as middle ground, to augment the N60,000 offered by government and the private sector. He argued that rent is one of the items in…
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The trial of Mrs. Rose Deffi, one of the 89 staff of the National Examination Council (NECO) dismissed in year 2020 over allegation of certificate forgery has been stalled following her absence in the Plateau State High Court, Jos when the case was called on Thursday. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement. Mrs. Deffi had been charged to court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegation of forgery of her academic certificate while being a staff of NECO. During a nationwide certificate…
***Reassures Clampdown On Cyber Criminals The Nigeria Police Force has informed the public of the launch of a new, more robust, and secure domain for reporting cybercrime-related offences. In a statement signed on Thursday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, this is part of the continued commitment to combating cybercrime and enhancing the safety and security of our digital space. The new reporting platform, managed by the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), can be accessed at: [https://nccc.npf.gov.ng/ereport/signin]. This upgraded domain replaces the previous site [https://incb.npf.gov.ng] which must be discarded. The upgraded…
In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and digital skills. Digital transformation is happening globally at a record pace. During the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, remote work and virtual collaboration tools took centre stage; platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet became—and still are—essential for meetings, conferences and team collaboration. E-commerce…
By Miriam Humbe The Republic of Indonesia has expressed her desire to foster the existing collaboration with Nigeria on the development of the nation’s oil and gas sector. This was disclosed by the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. H. Usra Hendra Harahap, during his courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, on Wednesday, in Abuja. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement. The Indonesian Ambassador said that Indonesia was exploring ways to sustain her relationship with Nigeria. The Indonesian Ambassador said: “We…
As the nation marks the first-year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Nigeria Police Force has spared no effort in ensuring that crimes and criminality is reduced to its barest and this has led to salient and significant progress in the fight against all forms of crimes in the country as the Police has intensified its operations and made remarkable strides in ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. In the past one year, the…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Oxfam are set to partner in minimizing humanitarian emergencies in Nigeria. At a meeting between officials of the two organizations at NiMet’s office in Abuja, on Wednesday, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike welcomed the idea of the partnership with Oxfam and its partners. Anosike said: “There is no early action without early warning. “NiMet already has products such as the annual Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), and other advisories and forecasts we issue. “Oxfam has the platform so this is a relationship that will work. “NiMet has other…
On 25/5/2024 at about 0200hrs acting based on credible information about the movement of an armed robbery suspect responsible for series of armed robbery activities in Kabayi, Aso Pada and Mararaba general area of Karu LGA. Police operatives attached to Mararaba ‘A’ Division created a stop and search point at Kabayi in order to get the criminal arrested. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command. The Effort paid off when the suspect named David Samuel ‘M’ 26yrs of Aso Pada was sighted by the…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the posting of two senior police officers to strategic positions within the Nigeria Police Force. A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday said this was as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the efficiency of the Force and multinational approach to tackling crimes. AIG Yetunde Longe has been appointed as the Force Secretary. In this capacity, AIG Longe will be responsible for overseeing the secretarial functions of the Force Headquarters, ensuring that policies and directives of the IGP are implemented effectively,…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is undertaking hazard risk analysis for Nigeria with the United Nations Children Educational Fund (UNICEF) to identify and strengthen action towards addressing common disasters in different parts of the country. Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA’s Head, Press Unit revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar and UNICEF Country in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate reviewed the progress of the risk analysis on Tuesday when the later visited the NEMA headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was also aimed at strengthening existing partnership between the two organizations. The DG NEMA appreciated the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of N10.7m traced to the bank account of one Togboui Gnadzo Soncy Koakli, Vice Chancellor of Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT), Cotonou, Benin Republic. A statement signed by ICPC’s Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson, Demola Bakare said the forfeiture was at the instance of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC for allegedly being proceeds of unlawful activities. In an ex-parte motion filed by Aniekan Ekong, Esq on behalf of ICPC before Hon. Justice Binta Nyako, the Commission alleged that the money,…
In demonstration of its commitment to reducing over-reliance on solid fuel for cooking and heating as well as deepening the penetration and accessibility of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the Federal Government through its Decade of Gas initiative, has commenced free distribution of LPG Bottles to women, particularly those in the rural areas. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Speaking at the Inaugural LPG Penetration Program and Distribution of LPG Bottles in Abuja on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt.…