The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) North Central Director, Bashir Idris Garga visited Plateau State to express condolences for the recent Mangu LGA communal crises. Relief items provided by the Federal Government through NEMA were presented to the State Government and will be distributed to affected victims in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency. During the visit, the State Emergency Management Agency Discussions on emergency management issues in Plateau State were addressed. The Director, along with the team of NEMA led by Zonal Coordinator NEMA North Central Eugene Nyelong proceeded to pay a courtesy visit to the Plateau State…
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*As Police Confirm Arrest of More Kidnappers In Connection With Naheeba Killing, Other Crimes Ever since the gruesome murder of Naheeba, a young female resident of FCT who was kidnapped alongside her sisters at their family residence at the Bwari Area Council of the FCT on the 3rd of January 2024, the Nigeria Police has dedicated all available resources towards the complete and utter eradication of every act of criminality in the country. Since the launch of the IGP Special Intervention Squad (SIS), the operatives have clamped down heavily on crime and criminalities, arresting one Idris Ishaku AKA Yellow who…
Gentlemen of the Press, You are welcome to this press briefing. The Command in its effort to sustain and ensure that criminal exploits are tamed and reduced to the barest minimum in the State, has recorded remarkable achievements in the fight against crime from January 1, to date. CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, ABDUCTION/CHILD THEFT On 10/01/2024 at about 1320hrs, Police operatives attached to Keffi Division on routine patrol sighted an ongoing mob action and went in to rescue the victim. Upon enquiry, it was discovered that the victim, Ismaila Adamu ‘M’ abducted a 5yrs old boy at Tsohon Kasuwa, Keffi; he was…
The development of a Nation in all areas is linked, and could be directly proportional to its security architecture and dynamism. In many areas, and by many scholars, security has not only been seen or perceived as absence of war, but the general well-being of the citizenry of that Nation, which encompasses the principles and concept of ‘The New Security Agenda.’ The components of the new security agenda include human security, environmental security, economic security, and political security, each of which is interconnected and collectively contributes to a country’s overall resilience and stability. In the global space, security has been…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, through enhanced tactical deployments and collaborative efforts, have made remarkable progress in restoring order to troubled regions as numerous kidnap victims have been successfully rescued nationwide in February alone, bringing hope and relief to affected communities. Within the last two weeks alone, the NPF Tactical Squads comprising the Intelligence Response Squad (IRT) and Special Tactical Squad (STS) have made significant strides, resulting in the arrest of 72 criminal suspects, including 34 individuals involved in kidnapping. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed in Abuja. Additionally,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tendered its evidence from the forensic investigation conducted on the phones of Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, who is currently facing trial over an alleged sexual misconduct. Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, Spokesperson for the ICPC said this in a statement. At the resumed hearing on Monday, an exhibit keeper and a forensic analyst from the ICPC appeared as the third and fourth prosecution witnesses for the Commission. In his testimony, the Principal Witness 4 explained the various analyses done on the phones…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its recent action against 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for non-compliance with the capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers. This decisive measure aligns with the FCCPC’s mandate outlined in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, particularly Section 17 (s), which empowers the Commission to protect consumers from obnoxious practices or unscrupulous exploitation by companies, firms, trade associations or individuals, and to demand redress on their behalf. A statement signed by the FCCPC’s Acting Executive Chairman/CEO, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi said…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, embarked on a significant working visit to Bauchi State on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The Police boss emphasized the critical need for collective effort in combating crimes and ensuring peace and security in the region. During the visit, the IGP held discussions with key stakeholders, including the State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, and reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to collaborate closely with the government and citizens to maintain law and order. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday.…
Press Release: The Nigeria Police Force condemns in the strongest terms the dissemination of fake news and the perpetuation of cyberbullying aimed at discrediting the diligent efforts of our officers in maintaining law and order. It has come to our attention that certain individuals and groups have been maliciously spreading old content and misinformation across various online platforms, seeking to undermine public trust in the policing system. Fake news and cyberbullying which is criminalized by the combined effect of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and other extant criminal laws, not only pose a threat to the reputation the…
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise of making life better by creating over three million jobs for its citizens. Dr. Anite made the statement in her office during a meeting with delegates of the Oil and Gas Industry and some investors in the Oil and Gas industry in Abuja. She said that the country was not as bad as people were seeing it out there, despite the challenges that the country was facing because of certain metrics that were seen, for example, high exchange rate.…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olabisi Okuwobi as the new National Coordinator for the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The IGP also approved the appointment of Coordinators for the six Geopolitical zones across the country for effectiveness which will surely enhance non-kinetic approach to addressing common security challenges in the country. A statement signed on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the decision, which formed part of a broader organizational restructuring, aimed to bolster…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Commission) has warned any business participating in activities contributing to price gouging in the food chain sector to desist forthwith or face the full force of the law. A statement signed on Friday by the Acting Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi said the Commission will not tolerate actions compromising the integrity of the food chain sector, and legal consequences will be swift and severe. FCCPC said that it became aware of media reports indicating that the Honourable Federal High Court had ordered the Federal Government to…