*As CP Nadada Harps On Sustained Onslaught Against Criminals Due to complaints of weekly armed robberies on Thursday nights by persons clad in military uniforms along Doma-Rukubi Road of Ekye Development Area, Doma LGA; the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada emplaced mechanisms to tackle the ugly occurrences. Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Ramhan Nansel said this on Saturday in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Command, CP Shehu Nadada. Consequently, on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at about 1800hrs, police operatives attached to Ekye Division laid a successful ambush on the criminals at Kwanar…
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By Nana Musa The Chairman of Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), Alhaji Ibrahim Dandakata, has called for more accountability among the Federal and State governments. Dandakata made this call at the news conference organised in Abuja on Thursday. Dandakata described the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu as a good thing, saying it has increased the monies shared at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meetings. He said that some states take home humongous figures on a monthly basis, adding “but how has more money for governors to play with affected the lives of the masses. He said…
Due to the warning by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency of prolonged heat waves in the country, with temperatures reaching 39 °C in the south and 41°C in the north, the Federal Ministry of Environment hereby issues the following information and advisory to cope with the heat stress: What is heatwave A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. It is a natural weather phenomenon caused by warm air being trapped in the atmosphere, however, it is increasing in intensity and frequency due to climate change. Consequences of Exposure to Heat Waves: Exposure to heat…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has said that that Climate Change issues were not just environmental in nature, developmental issues, having enormous economic and social consequences. The Minister disclosed this at the Inter – Ministerial Committee on Climate Change Meeting/Green Bond Program which took place in Abuja between Wednesday and Thursday. Salako said that there was the need to understand the magnitude of the economic, social and ecological challenges that confronted us as a nation. He said: “The Green Bond issuance has become part of our climate experience. It is in this regard that we…
By Miriam Humbe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sahel Consulting to build sustainable Climate monitoring and address early warnings system bottlenecks for resilient agricultural systems in Nigeria. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike stressed the importance of early warnings as a measure to protect citizens. Yemi Adegoroye signed the MoU on behalf of Sahel Consulting and the consortium, while Professor Charles Anosike signed on behalf of NiMet. The NiMet boss said: “The importance of Early Warnings System cannot be over emphasized and we are willing to partner…
*Trains ICT Analysts, Enforcement Officers Nationwide For Compliance By Miriam Humbe To enhance national security and curb criminal activities facilitated by the misuse of tinted glass, the Nigeria Police Force has concluded its review of the issuance of tinted glass permits, previously banned in June 2022. Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. He said the ban was initiated due to widespread concerns regarding the role of tinted glass in aiding heinous crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, the illegal transportation of firearms and human trafficking…
As part of his initiative to emplace a Police Force that is professionally competent, service-driven, rule of law compliant and people-friendly, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has established Complaint Response Units (CRU) in all Police State Commands across the country in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, and organised a 2-day workshop for the heads of this Unit. Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The appointed heads of the states’ CRU assembled on the FCT Abuja on the 21st…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Adamu Aliyu SAN, has ascribed the current economic challenges faced by the nation to corruption. A statement signed by ICPC’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua on Thursday revealed that the ICPC Chairman said this during a courtesy visit by members of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) to the Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday. Dr. Aliyu who was represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu, said that Nigeria was facing the realities of corruption, which had drastically affected the development…
Stakeholders at the ongoing workshop in the nation’s gas sector By Miriam Humbe Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo on Thursday said that with over 208 trillion cubic feet in proven Gas Reserves, Nigeria has no business with Energy Poverty. He said that it was imperative for all to rise up as a people to tackle these challenges head-on. The Minister said this in a speech at the ongoing workshop with internal stakeholders in the nation’s gas sector. The Workshop was aimed at repositioning the Nigerian Gas Sector for optimal performance, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Salako has pledged to support the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, (NDPC ), on its mandate of Data Protection in the Country. The Minister disclosed this during an official working visit to the Federal Ministry of Environment by the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Vincent Olatuji and his entourage in Abuja. Salako said that data collection was important, and it enhances decision making process in the country. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Data Protection bill into law two weeks after his assumption of office, emphasizing that Data…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has appealed for urgent global response to biodiversity crisis and seek more financial support for ECOWAS to realize the 30 by 30 Vision. The Minister said this at the ECOWAS coordination meeting on expanding and strengthening ECOWAS Protected Area (Mapping out ECOWAS Contribution to 30 by 30) going on in Abuja. Ibrahim Haruna, Head, Press and Public Relations Unit in the Ministry revealed this in a statement. Salako said that the vision of Nigeria and the rest of ECOWAS was to ensure that the World truly united and responded as…
The Federal Government has indicated commitment to strengthen its bilateral ties with the Republic of Türkiye on key infrastructure for mutual economic development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this known while receiving in audience the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Hidayet Bayraktar in company of his Deputy, Mr. Burak Hamarat in his Office. Director, Information in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. SGF said that Nigeria and Türkiye shared a rich history of mutual cooperation on mutually beneficial areas as being exemplified by their membership in multilateral…