By Miriam Humbe The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has ordered the activation of the penalty points system to strengthen compliance with traffic regulations. Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Humsimedia gathered that the system is designed to track and penalize drivers who commit traffic offences, with the goal of reducing road traffic crashes and promoting safe driving practices. The penalty points system is a proven method of enforcing traffic laws, as it assigns points to drivers for various traffic offences. When a driver accumulates…
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By Miriam Humbe Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has said that his administration is working towards providing a befitting Orientation Camp for NYSC in the State. Caroline Embu, the NYSC Acting Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The Governor said this while playing host to the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed at the Government House in Yola. Fintiri bemoaned the state of the existing Orientation Camp at Damare, Girei LGA. He said: “It is not befitting for the training of our vibrant young graduates. So,…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army, (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has called on the candidates for the the 2025 Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE), to focus fully on the examination and make a solid foundation for their career progression. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Maj Gen Aligbe who doubles as the Examination President, gave the charge on Sunday 9 February 2025 during his address to the 208…
***Warns Officers Against Gross Violation Of Rights, Police Misconduct By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, again convened a virtual meeting with strategic police managers on Monday, the 10th of February 2025. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Humsimedia gathered that this was in a bid to reinforce operational integrity and ensure effective management within the Nigeria Police Force. During the critical session, the IGP addressed several pressing issues which aimed to bolster the ethical and professional conduct of police personnel across the nation. The…
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to debunk circulating rumors and misinformation speculating the return of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a reformed set of rules. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad which was disbanded on the 11th of October 2020, remains dissolved. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is not back in operation. The recent information regarding SARS reformation and rules of engagement should be treated with caution. Nigerians are encouraged to verify the source of any information before accepting it as true. To ensure receiving accurate and reliable updates, citizens are advised to follow the official handles of the Nigeria Police…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh on Monday, hosted the top Management retreat for the Presentation of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment’s 2025 Roadmap. The retreat aimed to present the Ministry’s 2025 Roadmap, bringing together CEOs of the 20 Agencies under the Ministry and Directors of the Ministry for a strategic discussion on the future of industry, trade, and investment in Nigeria. The meeting was themed: ‘Accelerating Diversification to Rebuild Prosperity by Leveraging Industry, Trade and Investment’. The two day…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has welcomed the ruling of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, February 7, 2025, which affirmed its statutory authority to regulate competition and consumer protection across all sectors, including telecommunications. FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs Ondaje Ijagwu disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The judgment reinforced the FCCPC’s mandate as the primary authority responsible for preventing anti-competitive practices and protecting consumers in Nigeria, in line with Sections 17 and 18 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. The case, heard before Justice F.N.…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) l, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has joined numerous well meaning Nigerians to condole with Our Nigeria News over the loss of its leading editor, Mr Lawrence Bilal Audu who died in his sleep on Thursday, 6 February 2025. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The CDS described the late Lawrence as an embodiment of hard work who was committed to uplifting the practice of journalism in the country. Amongst many of his qualities, the Defence Chief said is his steadfastness…
***Urges Nigerians To Be Wary Of Criminals’ Dynamic Antics, Cautions Against Violent Confrontation As part of its commitment to strengthening national security and curbing crime across the nation, the Nigeria Police Force continues to implement proactive strategies to address criminal activities effectively. These efforts reflect the determination to create a safer environment for all citizens while reinforcing public trust in the security apparatus. The recent successful operations carried out by Police operatives across the nation serve as a testament to this ongoing dedication to protect the lives and property of all residents in the country. In one of such cases…
By Miriam Humbe Kebbi Area Command witnessed a shift in power on Thursday, the 6th of February, 2025 as the Comptroller, Iheanacho Ernest Ojike proceeded on retirement. Salisu Mohammed Tajjuddeen, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command disclosed this in a statement signed for the Customs Area Controller. The New Customs Area Controller, Chidi Chukwumeziri Nwokorie charged his officers to be professional, disciplined and be mindful of their core mandates as they discharge their duties in their various Area Of Responsibility (AOR). He further sought the cooperation of the officers and men of the Command…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka has successfully engaged a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including importers, Customs brokers, shipping agents, and other key players in the trade sector, to sensitize them on the implementation of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy and the new Unified Customs Management System known as B’Odogwu. The sensitization was in his continuous effort and renewed drive to bring stakeholders up to speed on some of the emerging policies of the Nigeria Customs Service. The interactive sessions, which were held in the Command on Thursday 6…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 6 February 2025, hosted a high-level roundtable discussion on operational best practices for government-owned companies at its Headquarters in Maitama Abuja. The event brought together key stakeholders from the military, paramilitary, and financial sectors. The one-day event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, alongside his management team, representatives from the Ministry of Finance, senior officers from the Nigerian Air Force, and board members of various government-owned companies. Also present were distinguished guest speakers, including Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi, Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Umar (Rtd.), Professor Peter Akper,…