By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Commission and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) will guarantee the efficient and transparent use of resources allocated for the well-being of Nigerians. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Dr. Aliyu was speaking during the formal signing of the MoU, titled “Implementation of Preventive Corruption Measures in Nigeria’s Health Sector,” held on Monday at the…
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By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has emphasised the need for the Nigerian Army (NA) to continuously review and refine its doctrines and training programmes to align with contemporary joint and multinational operational requirements. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Maj Gen Aligbe stated this at the opening of the 2025 Department of Doctrine and Combat Development In-House Study Period at the Headquarters TRADOC NA Auditorium, Minna on Monday 17 March,…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, have arrested popular TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly abusing and mutilating the Naira. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Specifically, Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The arrest followed her diligent pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted her by the Commission over one month ago. Kunya was initially arrested in January 2025…
By Miriam Humbe The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 17, 2025 arraigned one Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court Maiduguri. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The defendant was arraigned on a four -count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal misappropriation and cheating by impersonation to the tune of N6, 815,300.00 (Six Million Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Naira only). Count one reads: “That you Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu between the…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi, Bauchi State. This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud at Kaure New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Bauchi and Awala, Maiduguri road, Bauchi state. Items recovered from them at the point of arrest included one BMW and Toyota Camry cars, three play station 5, 30 expensive…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday March 17, 2025 arrested Kelly Okungbowa (a.k.a Ebo Stone) for alleged naira abuse. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Until recently, Okungbowa was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team , PSRT, now suspended by the State Government. He was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025. He will be charged to court…
The attention of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has been drawn to the ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) involving Hon. Andrew Torhile Uchi, Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation bothering on allegations of corruption, bribery, and money laundering. It is imperative to state categorically that the Office leadership is not in any way involved in the alleged misconduct as it has always maintained a strong commitment to transparency , accountability, and integrity We recognize the efforts of the EFCC on this matter to…
***As CGC Adeniyi Champions Gender Inclusion In Nigeria Customs Service Following the preparation to commence the long-awaited African Volleyball Tournament in April 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service has named the First Lady and wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as the Grand Patron of the upcoming female volleyball tournament. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this announcement on Friday, March 14th, 2025, when he officially visited the First Lady at her office in Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recall that the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, commended the Nigeria Customs Service on 17…
***IGP Re-echoes Stern Warning Against Criminality, Applauds Operatives for Recovered Arms During Operations. In a concerted effort to combat kidnapping, which has been perceived lucrative by some criminals, and other gun-related crimes, the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have once again made significant strides. Curbing these violent crimes, particularly kidnapping and gunrunning, operatives of the Abia State and the Nasarawa State Police Commands have successfully executed operations that resulted in the rescue of kidnapped victims, the neutralization of notorious criminals, and the recovery of firearms and ammunition. On March 9, 2025, at approximately 09:30 hours, the Abia State Police…
***Boosts Operational Capacity For Police, Other Security Agencies By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has been commended by the Executive Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, at the Government House, Maiduguri, for his leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement. In a move to significantly bolster the operational capabilities and improve the welfare of police personnel and other security agencies in Borno State, the IGP commissioned a fleet of new vehicles and housing units. During the event which hosted the IGP…
By Miriam Humbe At a colourful and well-attended ceremony held at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, was honoured with the prestigious award of ‘Aviation Sector CEO of the Year 2024’ by the Independent Newspapers Limited. In his citation read by the organizers, Professor Anosike was honoured for his proactive efforts within a short time in transforming NiMet. The citation also mentioned the agency’s valued contribution to various socio-economic sectors of the country through…
By Miriam Humbe Arising from the concerted efforts in place to enhance intelligence gathering and sharing, as well as advance the course of national security, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has pledged its unalloyed support to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as the Corps continues in its quest to rid the nation of fake number plates. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps disclosed this in a statement. The partnership aims to promote road safety, enhance inter agency collaboration, and foster a culture of responsibility among Nigerian youths. According to…