Saleh Mamman By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, January 13, 2025 presented four more witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Mamman is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo).…
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By Dr. Uche Nworah Industry stakeholders viewed the appointment of Prof. Charles Anosike as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as a round peg in a round hole. This is because, before the appointment, he was serving as the Director of the Directorate of Applied Meteorological Services (DAMS), one of the key directorates and engine rooms in the agency. Asked what he would like to be remembered by when he completes his tenure, Prof. Anosike said; “I need to ensure that I create value in NiMet. Value comes in different forms. The use…
***Orders Weekly Lectures Across All Levels By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, held a virtual conference with all Strategic Managers in the Nigeria Police Force, including tactical commanders, Commissioners of Police (CPs), Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), and the Force Management Team. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. During the conference, the IGP applauded efforts of the officers for their moves in curbing crimes and criminality in the past year, 2024. He further charged them to improve on their anti-crime strategies to…
Nigeria’s Former Minister of State Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the repatriation of $52.88 million by the United States government in recovered assets linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani. CISLAC urged the Federal Government to ensure that the recovered assets were directed towards visible development projects that directly benefit Nigerians. CISLAC therefore praised the collaboration between the Nigerian and US governments in achieving this milestone and stressed the need for…
***Calls For Police Professionalism, Integrity As IGP Meets Strategic Commanders Monday By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a comprehensive directive to all police Commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness. A statement signed on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this was in a proactive move to bolster public safety and enhance operational efficiency. The IGP emphasized the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing crime and…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja has commended the National Youth Service Corps for its efforts in Corps empowerment, rural development, human capital development, numerous innovations in digitalization of operations among others. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. It also said the involvement of Corps Members in series of national assignments like elections, population census and immunization programmes are worthy of commendation alongside the Scheme’s roles in leadership training and fostering of national unity. The Team Lead of the participants of Leadership and Strategic Studies…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in the Fakai area of Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA), Zamfara State, on 10 January 2025. Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The troops in an offensive operation supported by the Air Component Operation Fansan Yamma cleared some terrorists’ camps in the Fakai axis. Some of the camps cleared include that of Bello Turji and Mallam Ila, where troops neutralized over 25 terrorists with more…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs service Enugu /Anambra /Ebonyi Command has raised the bar to an unprecedented height in 2024, with the collection of (50,847,625,597.08) Fifty billion, Eight hundred and forty-seven million, Six hundred and twenty-five thousand, five hundred and ninety-seven thousand and eight kobo only. Comptroller Comfort Ukpanah, Customs Area Controller for Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi Command disclosed this in a press statement on Friday. The figure represents over 50% increase in Revenue collection when compared to that of the preceding year 2023 with the collection of 27,954,707,493.00 (Twenty-seven billion, nine hundred and fifty-four million, seven hundred and seven thousand, four…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a wicked and heartless stepmother, identified as Ihsanatu Shaaibu for causing grievous injuries to her 5 year old stepdaughter, Fa’iza Bala. This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi said that the suspects in the case will be prosecuted as soon as investigations are completed. The unfortunate incident happened in Kano State. Here’s a full text of the Police statement: “In relation to the viral video where a woman identified as Ihsanatu Shaaibu physically abused and caused grievous injuries…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the attack and ordered an immediate and thorough clampdown on the perpetrators as no cop-killers will go unpunished. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The IGP gave the orders in a resolute response to the recent explosion attack at Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State, on 9th January, 2025, at about 12.10am, which led to the death of two police officers; Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat. The IGP expressed deep condolences to the families…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, has reaffirmed the readiness of troops to confront the Lakurawa terrorist group along the Nigeria-Niger border. Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt Col Abubakar Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. This declaration was made during an operational visit to the tactical headquarters of the DHQ Special Operations Brigade, situated in Balle, Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on 10 January 2025. Major General Soyele emphasized the necessity of commitment from the troops engaged in Operation…
***Says Stories Of Theft Of N1.09BN False By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force have dismissed the false narrative and rumour circulating online about an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, resulting in the theft of N1.09 billion. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO disclosed this in a statement. The Police said this assertion is completely unfounded as there has been no hacking of the Enugu State Government’s account, and the allegations of a theft amounting to N1.09 billion are entirely baseless. The statement reads: “The case, which was investigated by the NPF-National Cyber…