On behalf of Management of the National Youth Service Corps, I wish to heartily felicitate with Corps Members and Staff as we celebrate our entry into the New Year 2025, alive, hale and hearty. I want to use this medium to sincerely appreciate your resilience and dogged commitment to duty at your various locations, which culminated in the unprecedented successes we recorded in the year 2024. We are indeed looking ahead full of optimism that this year will record even greater achievements in our quest to extend the frontiers of development in all the critical sectors of our national economy.…
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Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has advised the business community in the state to consider investing in the media industry in view of the vital role the media plays in promoting socio-economic development. The advice was contained in a congratulatory message to Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Yelwa over what the Governor described as a “patriotic decision” of the establishment of BAYAWURA radio, a new private FM Radio in his locality, Yauri. Alhaji Yelwa, who holds the traditional title of Ajiyan Yauri, is also the National Chairman of Arewa Broadcast Media practitioners Forum. Comrade Idris observed that media organisations, particularly radio…
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which we will fulfill our collective desires. Though 2024 posed numerous challenges to our citizens and households, I am confident that the New Year will bring brighter days. Economic indicators point to a positive and encouraging outlook for our nation. Fuel prices have gradually decreased, and…
By Miriam Humbe The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed has called for strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders in the joint campaign for sustained aggression against the menace of road traffic crashes in the country. He commended the staff for their commitment to the campaign for safer road environment which led to the outstanding successes recorded in the past year. Corps Marshal Shehu in his New Year message further noted with satisfaction the high performances by the staff in the outgoing year and gave assurances that Management was committed to enunciating welfare policies that could…
***Commits To More People-Centric Policing As we celebrate the New Year, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, extend heartfelt felicitations to all Nigerians and residents, wishing them a joyous and prosperous New Year. In this season of joy, reflection, and hope, the IGP acknowledges the resilience and determination of the Nigerian people amid challenges faced in the past year. Emphasizing the importance of community engagement and a people-centric approach to policing, the IGP has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to enhancing public safety and security through a more community-oriented and people-focused policing strategy. The IGP calls on…
By Miriam Humbe The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, (REDAN) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) for its strides in combating money laundering and recovery of 753 duplexes and other apartments in the Lokogoma District of Abuja. EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. President and Chairman of Council of REDAN, Prince Akintoye Adeoye gave the commendation in a letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a copy of which was made available to the EFCC. Adeoye said that the Commission was playing vital roles in combating economic…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has said that 2025 will be another year of bringing towers of corruption down. He therefore called on Nigerians to be more determined and steadfast in their rejection of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption, as the progress of the country is awaiting their resolve in this regard. The EFCC boss said this in Abuja on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in a New Year message to the nation. EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a…
The Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City under the leadership of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, (AIG) Arungwa Nwazue hereby declares the aforementioned persons wanted in a case of Conspiracy, multiple murders, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms. In this regard, a warrant for apprehension was duly obtained from the relevant authority, as well as a motion exparte filed in the High Court of Justice, Edo State, in pursuant to sections 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Edo State 2016 and section 4 of the Police Act 2020 as amended. If seen,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Port Command has said its attention has been drawn to an online publication by a 70-year-old US returnee, Mr. Olukayode David-Albert, alleging frustration over the sum of ₦76 million purportedly demanded to clear his two vehicles and personal belongings. Customs Public Relations Officer, Tincan Island Port Command, SC, Ngozi Okwara, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Command said it considered it necessary to address these claims and provide the public with factual clarity regarding the situation. Here’s A Full Text Of The Statement: In line with the ECOWAS…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has achieved notable successes in tackling violent crimes and vehicle theft, leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen property. Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Shooting Incident In Bwari Results In Arrest: On December 26, 2024, Police officers responded to a distress call from Najob Guest House in Bwari, where gunfire had been reported. Upon arrival, they discovered 29-year-old Andrew Philemon bleeding from critical injuries after being shot by 33-year-old Obinna Nwigwe. Nwigwe claimed the shooting was…
The Nigeria Police Force has noted with amusement the recent allegations made against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, in connection with a land dispute involving one Ms. Bilikisu Ishaqu Aliyu and the Yesufu family. We find it necessary to address these unfounded claims and provide clarity on the matter, more so that the claims painted the Police as an irresponsible, meddlesome, and lawless Agency. It will be recalled that the AIT in their publication of 10th July, 2024, titled ‘Yesufu Family Seeks Justice As Police Authorities Fail to Investigate Bilikisu Ishaqu’, distorted the facts in the case…
By Miriam Humbe Police operatives attached to the Gitata Division in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have raided the kidnappers’ hideout and rescued the trio of Abdulsalam Shuaibu, Sani Shuaibu and Blessing Okorie. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa Police Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed. Police received information that a Volkswagen Sharon vehicle with three occupants travelling along the Kaduna-Keffi highway was attacked, and the victims whisked away to an unknown destination The Divisional Police Officer in the area, SP Zaks…