By Miriam Humbe His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azinge has showered deserving encomium on the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed and the entire staff of the Corps for their resilience and commitment to entrenching safety on Nigerian roads. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer at the FRSC Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Asagba of Asaba was speaking during the Corps Marshal’s visit to his palace in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday 24 December, 2024. The royal father stressed with particular…
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Shehu Mohammed By Miriam Humbe As Christians in Nigeria join the rest of the world to mark the 2024 Christmas celebration, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC}, Shehu Mohammed has called on motorists to adhere strictly to road traffic rules and regulations to make the celebration a peaceful and hitch-free one. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday. The FRSC Corps Marshal gave the admonition in his Christmas message in which he restated his earlier…
***As Police Records 30,313 Arrests, Recover 1,984 Firearms, 23,250 Ammunition By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, held a strategic meeting on Tuesday, 24th December, 2024, with senior police officers of the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement. The meeting, which took place at the Goodluck Ebele Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters Abuja, served as a platform for reviewing the achievements of the Force in the year 2024 while outlining strategic plans for innovation and adaptability as the Force prepares for the challenges of the coming…
By Miriam Humbe As part of efforts to strengthen border management, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinvigorated its 2025 Enforcement Strategy. This strategy is aimed at removing bottlenecks associated with trade, strengthening border security, combating smuggling, and facilitating legitimate trade. To this effect the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has approved the reduction of customs checkpoints across the country to streamline operations and ease the movement of goods and persons. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed for the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the 2025 Federal Budget of Restoration, and urged the Federal Government to prioritize transparency, accountability, and alignment with the needs of Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani). CISLAC cautioned against budget padding and the inclusion of questionable allocations, such as funds designated for scrapped ministries like the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports. The organization described such allocations as indicative of inadequate needs assessment and a disregard for accountability, calling…
By Miriam Humbe As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has expressed hopes of a greater and better Nigeria free from economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 while congratulating Christians as they mark the birth of Jesus Christ. The EFCC’s boss stressed that the light, joy, hope, truth and liberty that Christ brought to the world were significant drives towards zero tolerance for corruption and reform-minded pursuits. Olukoyede said:…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has warmly felicitated with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on the auspicious occasion of Year 2024 Christmas celebrations in commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The CDS asserted that the birth of Jesus Christ was evidently the heralding of good tidings and hope to the hopeless. He therefore called on the Christian faithful in the AFN to use this period of Christmas for introspection…
This is the Christmas Message from the Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar to Nigerians: As we celebrate this festive season, I extend my warmest greetings to all Nigerians, especially our dedicated and hardworking NEMA staff. This season of love and hope reminds us of the importance of unity, service, and dedication—values that define our collective mission at NEMA. To our esteemed staff, I deeply appreciate your tireless efforts and sacrifices throughout the year. Your commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our people, often under challenging conditions, is commendable and inspiring. You are the…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed has emphasised the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, especially traditional institutions. He made the emphasis in the course of his end of the year traffic monitoring on the nation’s highways when he visited His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Kingdom in Ondo State on 22 December, 2024. A statement signed on Monday by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja, said the Corps Marshal embarked…
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a viral fake news story that has emerged, claiming that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has instructed citizens to physically assault and throw stones at police officers who request to search their phones. This claim is entirely false and has no basis in reality. The IGP has not issued any such directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers. Instead, he has called on citizens to report instances of police misconduct through appropriate channels. This approach underscores the importance of accountability and maintaining the rule of law, rather than resorting…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police has faulted Amnesty International on its report and unsubstantiated claims of violence against the civil population by the Nigeria Police during the #EndBadGovernance protests in the country. While briefing the press at the Force Headquarters on Sunday, Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said it was surprising to see in Amnesty International’s report such unfounded claims that contradicted what was actually recorded during the protests. Here’s A Full Text Of The FPRO’s Speech At The Briefing: Recall that Amnesty International, on the 28th of November 2024, released a report titled: “Bloody August:…
***NCC To Develop New License For Telecommunication By Miriam Humbe In a bid to strengthen communication gaps and prevent fraudulent activities through Messaging, the Nigerian Communication Commission, (NCC) is set to develop a new license for tele- communication sector aimed at checkmating cybercrime that affects businesses, consumers, and service providers. Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communication Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, in a virtual stakeholders meeting explained in details, issues around Application- to- Person (A2P) Service and said when fully developed, will play a vital role in today’s digital world. He said: “The service will be a platform for businesses to send…