The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the death of the former Minister of State for Health, Arc. Gabriel Yakubu Aduku, aged, 80. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Arc. Aduku was appointed Minister of State for Health during the tenure of late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua where he played an important role in driving policies that have impacted positively in the health sector of the country. SGF eulogised the…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opposed the motion asking for court to release the telephones of Professor Cyril Ndifon and Barrister Sunny Anyanwu to a purported National Computer Forensic Laboratory. Spokesperson for the ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Ndifon, a suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar and Barrister Anyanwu are being tried by ICPC before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court, Abuja over an alleged sexual misconduct and attempt to perverse the cause of justice contrary to sections 8, 18 and 19…
In the early hours of today, Tuesday 12th March 2024, Police at Nnobi, Idemili South LGA, Anambra State, while on patrol with Vigilante men in Awka Etiti engaged insurgents operating with a Toyota Highlander in a shootout. One of the insurgents was arrested with gunshot. Four AK-47 Rifles and 219 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered. Muyiwa Adejobi Force PRO FHQ Abuja
….Assures Kinetic, Non-Kinetic Approaches Being Pursued For Safe Rescue Of Abductees Following the distressing abduction of school students in Kaduna, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, along with the DIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Department, Habu Sani, DIG Department of Operations Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, AIG Police Mobile Force, Yekini Adio Ayoku, and other senior officers visited the state to assess the situation firsthand. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. During his visit, the IGP met with the Governor and extended heartfelt…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), has expressed best wishes to the Muslim faithful on the sighting of the moon which signals the commencement of the month-long Ramadan fast. Director, Information, Segun Imohiosen revealed this in a statement signed for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume on Monday. He assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was doing everything in his capacity to reduce the burden caused by the removal of fuel subsidy which advertently affected the cost of living. Sen. George Akume urged…
With the goal of improving market access for the nation’s exports of agricultural and health products, Nigeria is set to establish the Standards Trade Development Facility (STDF), which will unite governmental and private sector players. Technical assistance and capacity building support are to be provided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC). To assist Nigerian farmers in producing agricultural products that would have seamless market access overseas, the country requested the STDF, and Capacity Building Support, from the World Trade Organisation (WTO), sequel to the growing concern over Nigeria’s agricultural exports being repeatedly rejected, particularly…
In furtherance of our zero tolerance for corruption and extortion, we wish to update the general public on an alleged case of armed robbery, abduction, and extortion carried out by some policemen against one Omoh Oshoke, an Abuja resident. The trio identified as Inspectors Francis Ahuean, Semiu Agbaakin, and Osagie Efford, all attached to the FID-STS, have been arrested, investigated and are currently undergoing trial. In the same vein, the accomplices including one Elizabeth Amos Busayo, the POS operator and one Thomas Michael, who acted as an informant for the offending police officers, have also been arrested and are currently…
By Miriam Humbe The Batta kingdom of Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State has thrown its weight behind the global advocacy for gender inclusion for accelerated development at all levels. His Royal Majesty, the Hama Batta, Humon Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke ( DIYOSHIFATO ,TIKULO BATTA , KPANGGASHYE ) stated this while identifying and showing solidarity with women all over the world on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. The monarch paid special tributes to women in Batta kingdom in particular and Nigeria at large for their strengths, resilience and enormous contributions to nation building. The Royal father noted that…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt.Hon.Ekperikpe Ekpo has charged members of the Governing Council of the Midstream Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, (MDGIF) to work together to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s Gas Sector and propel Nigeria to a new height of economic prosperity. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Minister who is also the Chairman of the Council gave the charge in his address during the inauguration meeting of the members of the governing council of Midstream…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has expressed the Federal Government’s pledge to resolve the ownership dispute around the Atala Oil Field belonging to Bayelsa State and other oil field disputes in the country. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. Sen. Lokpobiri gave the pledge during a courtesy visit by the delegation from Bayelsa State Government led by the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri to his office in Abuja. The Minister expressed the Federal Government’s willingness…
…As Police Reaffirms Prosecution of Chioma, No Sentiment In Law The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the Erisco Tomato matter. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Police said that the involvement of Mrs. Chioma warranted scrutiny as she stands accused of violating some salient parts of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 as preliminary investigations conducted have unearthed compelling evidence indicating Mrs. Chioma’s alleged role in the violation of extant laws, particularly those related to the proper use…
…As IGP Optimistic of Better Policing System in Nigeria The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, representing Nigeria with distinction at the 14th World Police Summit in Dubai, actively engaged in the summit’s proceedings, showcasing Nigeria’s commitment to international policing standards. In a significant development, following the summit, IGP Egbetokun was warmly received at the Dubai Police Headquarters on March 8th by Lt. Gen. Abdulla Khalifa Obaid Al Marri, the esteemed Commander-In-Chief of Dubai Police, and the Dubai Management team. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The…