By Miriam Humbe The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has called for stronger collaboration between the Scheme and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ahmed made the call when he paid a congratulatory visit to the new Director General of the DSS, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, in the latter’s office. This was contained in a statement signed on Saturday by Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations. He said that Ajayi’s appointment did not come as a surprise given his record of hard work, commitment and a love for his job. The…
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By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Tiemo Joy Alabogha on a 6-count charge of forgery, intent to commit fraud and making of false statement amongst other all misconducts. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The defendant who is a staff of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), was arraigned on the 30th of October 2024 before Honorable Justice Ogbonaya of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Zuba. Alabogha, was accused of producing and…
By Miriam Humbe The second phase of the training for the implementation of Microsoft Learning Management Systems (LMS) has commenced at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), with management staff of the agency undergoing a three-day training. The training which is taking place at the Agency’s Abuja headquarters started on the 29th of October 2024 and is expected to end on the 31st. The training programme is in line with the strategic policy direction of the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, aimed at fostering a culture of continuous development, improvement, and innovation at the agency. It is…
***As IGP Reaffirms Dedication To Enhancing Public Safety In several operations exemplifying the unflinching dedication and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to ensure perpetrators of heinous crimes of various degrees are swept away from disrupting the peace of our dear country, the Force has once again recorded a milestone achievement in the fight against crime. Since October 1st 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime. These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 Murder/homicide suspects, 63…
***Appoints Law Firm, Raymond Manga & Associates For Cross Rivers Local Govt Elections By Miriam Humbe The Action Alliance Party has suspended its Cross Rivers State Chairman, Prince Ekeng Effiom Effiom. It was gathered that Effiom Effiom was suspended for attempting to withdraw the matter the Party filed against the Cross Rivers State Government in suit number FHC/CA/CS/73/2024 between Action Alliance (AA) Vs INEC and 3 others without approval from the National headquarters of the Party. The suspension letter was titled: “Letter Of Suspension As Cross Rivers State Chairman Of Action Alliance”. The letter was co-signed on October 29, 2024…
***As IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Upholding Law And Order By Miriam Humbe In response to a case of assault on a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, on the night of October 27 2024, the Nigeria Police Force Special Investigation Unit and the Legal Section have concluded investigations into the case and today arraigned Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh on the charges of “Abuse of Office, Criminal Intimidation and Criminal Force and Assault at the Kuje Magistrate Court. These alleged offences are contrary to Sections 397(b) and 265 of the Penal Code Act. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public…
The Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has joined counterparts from across 51 African countries who are members of the African Union to deliberate on global and regional security issues as it affects the African continent. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The meeting is at the ongoing African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) meeting in Algiers, Algeria. The 12th edition of the Steering Committee for the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation, a technical institution of the African Union…
Pursuant to Sections 17(j), (l) (s), 116 (2), 124, 125, 138 and 155 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is deeply concerned about the continuing disruptions in online banking services across Nigeria. These disruptions, which have hindered customers from accessing their funds, making payments, and carrying out essential transactions, have negatively impacted millions and have serious implications for individuals and businesses alike. Under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, bank customers have specific rights to guaranteed fair and accountable service delivery. A key provision is…
By Nana Musa A Non-governmental organization (NGO), National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria, said that the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, would phase out insecurity in the country. The National Co-ordinator of the NGO, Mr Ibrahim Ibrahim, said this during an entrepreneurship training for women in Abuja on Monday. He said that Matawalle’s achievements as the Minister of Defence has not gone unnoticed. “Some noticeable mentions are advanced aerial defense, improved military synergy, modernisation of military arsenal, securing Nigerian maritime borders, improving Nigerian cybersecurity space, improvement of veteran welfare and DICON bill enactment and…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received overwhelming commendation from auctioneers for its successful assets disposal exercise, describing it as “transparent”. The 2024 exercise, which the Commission conducted Thursday at the auditorium of the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja had forty auctioneers in attendance. The balloting exercise for the assets, which was organised by the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Department (POCD) of the Commission saw twenty-six out of the forty auctioneers winning various categories of assets disposed by the Commission on behalf of the federal government. The assets included plots of land, buildings and…
By Miriam Humbe The FCT Emergency Management Department, (FEMD), has dismissed as untrue media reports that 40 persons were trapped in the rubble of a building which collapsed yesterday at Sabon Lugbe, along the Airport Road in the FCT. FEMD therefore clarified that the said structure located at Gidash Estate was one of the buildings earmarked for removal by the Department of Development Control. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa. The Ag. Director General of FEMD, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed said that seven persons who were scavenging for iron rods…
***As CP Shehu Nadada Orders Manhunt For Other Fleeing suspects By Miriam Humbe The Nasarawa State Police command on its fight against criminals have arrested a suspected Kidnapper and recovered the sum of Five Hundred and Forty-Seven Thousand Naira. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command. The money was said to be part of his share of the ransom collected for the kidnapping of one Ciroman Fulani at Arugbadu village of Nasarawa Eggon LGA. On 27/10/2024 at about 1130hrs, police…