By Miriam Humbe In an unprecedented move within Nigeria’s anti-corruption sector, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has made history as the first Chairman of any Nigerian anti-graft agency to lead a prosecution in Court personally. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. During his inaugural press briefing in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu pledged to actively participate in the prosecution of key cases to reinforce the Commission’s mission. He said: “I will lead by example.…
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***Seals Weighting Scale In Shoprite – Warns Against Malpractices Federal Government has commenced a nationwide Inspection and Monitoring of businesses in the 36 states of the federation to ensure compliance to established clear standards and regulations for pricing, weights, and measurements. This exercise started today with unannounced audits of some public and private business premises in Abuja. Speaking to newsmen during the exercise in the FCT, Permanent secretary Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and investment Amb. Nura Abba Rimi said this is the beginning of a nationwide activity. He said that the activity is part of the renewed hope agenda…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government has signed the implementation agreement with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, signed the agreement in Abuja on Thursday. “FCDO objectives are to deliver honest reliable investment, provide women and girls with the freedom they need to succeed, stepping up life-saving support in times of crisis and promoting sustainable economic development. “The objective were part of the UK’s broader commitment to supporting a more stable inclusive, resilient, healthy and prosperous country with a focus on partnership and mutual accountability,” Bagudu said. He…
By Miriam Humbe The weight and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, (FMITI) on Thursday, went round some shopping Malls and petrol stations within the Abuja metropolis to verify pricing and measurements. The surveillance was led by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Nasiru Abbas, Director of Measures and Weights, Olajide Bamidele, other deputy directors and staff of the Ministry and accompanied by journalists. Humsimedia Online gathered that the surveillance is an annual exercise by the Ministry, aimed at protecting the consumer from unwholesome practices in the business environment. The team’s first port of call was…
By Miriam Humbe Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has proposed excluding the prerogative of mercy in corruption cases during the next constitutional amendment. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsimedia Online gathered that the prerogative of mercy is a power granted to the President under Section 175 and to Governors under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), allowing them to pardon or commute the sentences of convicted individuals. Speaking at a one-day conference organized by…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., has ordered the Homicide section of the FCID Abuja to embark on a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, which occurred on the 4th of September 2024. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The officers involved in this incident have been identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command and they…
By Miriam Humbe Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop, has assumed duty as the new Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF). The Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Dr. Okop thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for her appointment and expressed her commitment and readiness to work with the staff of the Cabinet Affairs Office. She also solicited their support and cooperation, while also promising to provide leadership that will promote efficiency, job satisfaction, conducive work environment and a…
By Nana Musa In a bid to combat the declining reading culture among children, the initiative was introduced to promoting literacy and academic excellence. The Chairman of 0410 CONSULTS LIMITED, Mr Goodluck Hayi, said this during a media conference on reading renaissance themed: “Book the Kids Again” in Abuja on Saturday. “This campaign will drive change, the project aims to encourage secondary school students to rediscover the joys and benefits of reading. “The event, scheduled to be launched in October, will bring over 60 students from private schools in Abuja. “The program focuses on secondary school students, with the goal…
State Attorneys-General and Commissioners for Justice from all 36 states of Nigeria, alongside key stakeholders in the nation’s justice sector, will convene in Abuja on Monday, September 9th, 2024, for a pivotal one-day roundtable discussion on addressing the challenges of corruption in Nigeria. Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The event is tagged: The AGs Summit and themed: “Building a Unified Front Against Corruption in Nigeria,” is organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) with support from the MacArthur Foundation. Chairman of…
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) convened a one-day National Consultative Workshop to assess Nigeria’s progress in the implementing of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A statement signed by NCCC’s Head, Press and Public Relations Unit, Ahmed Lawan Danbazau said the workshop was part of the country’s broader effort to review and enhance its climate commitments. Director General of the NCCC, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe declared the workshop open in Abuja. Madekwe highlighted the ongoing engagements with relevant partners in Relations to Nigeria’s NDCs saying: “We’ve put out calls to the NDCs like the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) has advised states in the central and southern parts of Nigeria to prepare ahead of potential floods that may soon affect communities downstream. This is following the recent flood that impacted many communities across some states and rising water levels in River Benue and River Niger. NEMA’s Head, Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The advice became imperative to activate the State, Local Government Authorities and communities to take necessary actions to mitigate against the risk of flooding and avoid the scale of losses recorded…