By Miriam Humbe Waldorf Knoll’s recent inter-house sports event has received high praise from the National Sports Commission (NSC) for aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s grassroots sports development program. According to NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the school’s event demonstrates a clear commitment to identifying and nurturing young talents across Nigeria Dikko who doubled as the Chairman of the event hailed the way Waldorf Knoll organized the inter-house sports adding that it will make it easy for the Commission to identify talents scattered around Nigeria. He therefore promised the Commission’s support to make it better than what it is.…
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***As IGP’s Delegation Pays Visit to Family Home By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has mandated urgent intervention regarding the tragic shooting incident that occurred on July 24, 2024, at a police checkpoint in Itele, Ota, Ogun State. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The incident involved Police officers who, during a routine vehicle stop, discharged their firearms when a Lexus vehicle flagged down had attempted to flee, resulting in a stray bullet striking 27-year-old Tomiwa Oni Odofa, an occupant of the vehicle. Upon…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, on Friday, witnessed the formal handing over ceremony between the outgoing Area Controller, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, and the incoming Area Controller, Comptroller JO. Adelaja. ASC II Abdulmalik Abiodun AKINTOLA Public Relations Officer, Oyo/Osun Area Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The event, which took place at the operational headquarters of the Command in Ibadan, marked a significant transition in leadership. Dr. Ben Oramalugo, took time to reflect on the numerous successes recorded during his tenure. During his administration, the Command achieved notable strides in revenue generation,…
By Miriam Humbe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has conferred a Posthumous Award of Bravery on a slain officer of the Commission, Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE II. Aminu Harisu Sahabi. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Head, Media & Puublicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Olukoyede presented the Award in Sokoto on Friday, February 7, 2025 when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late officer at the Gawon Nama area of Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto State. Recall that Sahabi was killed in cold blood in Awka,…
By Miriam Humbe Leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have joined other critical stakeholders to add momentum to the ongoing special patrol operations against fake number plates in Nigeria; through aggressive sensitisation of their members. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The partnership was sealed during a crucial meeting between the national leadership of the Association and the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC, in Abuja on Friday 7 February, 2025. The delegation which comprised of the President, Comrade Lucky Omonefe, the…
By Miriam Humbe The Commandant of Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI), Lt Col Adamu Ngulde, on 6 February 2025, led officers and some students of NASPRI to establish partnership with the International Institute for Publishing Studies (IIPS) at the University of Abuja. Among others, the partnership will entail training students of X1 Graphics Design and Printing. The training programme will be in line with global best practices in printing technology. The Commandant, while stating the purpose of his visit, noted that NASPRI is committed to training students to acquire practical knowledge and exposure needed to fit…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI) on Friday welcomed participants of the Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 7/24 from the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC). Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Adebayo Thomas, disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The delegation, led by Brigadier General Abimbola Yussuph, Director of Human Resource Development at NARC, was received by Mr. Dafang I. Sule, Director of the Federal Produce Inspection Service, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Nura Abba Rimi. The visit, a vital part of the participants’ study tour,…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has assured Nigerians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to replicate the developmental strides achieved during his tenure as the Governor of Lagos State across the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. SGF gave the assurance when a powerful delegation from the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle, Repairer and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) led by its National President, Prince Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun paid him a visit…
By Miriam Humbe The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum has promised to intensify his administration’s support for NYSC programmes in the State. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Gov Zulum was speaking when the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Maiduguri. He said the resumption of Orientation Camp activities in the State after thirteen years, due to insurgency has boosted the socio-economic activities of residents in the State. The Governor specifically…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has advised Corps Members to avoid shortcuts in the quest to achieving their future ambitions. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The NYSC DG said this while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members at NYSC Plateau State Temporary Orientation Camp in Doi-Du, Jos, and their counterpart in Bauchi State Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the State. He said success in life requires patience, diligence and…
***Assures of Collaboration Towards Patriotism, Volunteerism By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday, hosted the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, on a courtesy visit at the Police Force Headquarters, Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to promote national cohesion and security through patriotism and volunteerism. The DG emphasized the mutual responsibility of the Police and the citizens in ensuring a stable and peaceful society, reiterating the essentiality of patriotism in…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Takat Williams Sabo, an officer of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, over allegations of job racketeering. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Sabo was brought before Justice S. M. Mayana of the Federal Capital Territory High Court 43 in Apo, Abuja, under charge number CR/496/2024. He faces a two-count charge for allegedly defrauding a job seeker of ₦800,000 under the pretense of securing employment in the Federal Civil Service Commission.…