By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has urged stakeholders from all sectors to collaborate in fostering accountability and combating procurement fraud in Nigeria. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Speaking at the Close-out and Journalism Award Ceremony of the International Centre for Investigative Journalism (ICIR) Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP) in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu underscored the pivotal role of procurement in public service delivery. The ICPC Boss declared that transparent and honest…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) organized a training session for the Directors and senior management staff of the Agency. The training which was held on Wednesday, 11th December 2024 in collaboration with management consulting firm Balanced Scorecard West Africa, was themed: ‘Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System’. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike declared the session open. He said that management had prioritized staff welfare and capacity development as part of performance management in line with the seven-point agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and also in line with the performance bond signed…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service Zone ‘A’ Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, welcomed its new Zonal Coordinator, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, Charles Orbih. Akanineyene Edeminam, Superintendent of Customs and Zonal Public Relations Officer Zone ‘A’ Headquarters disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. In his inaugural address, ACG Orbih said he was committed to strengthening the zonal structure through teamwork, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. He aligned his objectives with the policy thrust of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, focusing on consolidation, collaboration, and innovation. ACG Orbih brings decades of experience to his new…
By Miriam Humbe The Customs Area Controller of Kebbi Command Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike on Tuesday, extended his hands of blessings to the leaders of tomorrow by paying a charity visit to Gwandu Emirates Primary School in Kebbi State. Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu Superintend of Customs and Public Relation Officer, Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday, for the Customs Area Controller. The Controller donated writing materials such as books, pencils, biros, and foodstuffs to over 1,700 pupils of the famous Gwandu Emirate Model Primary School, Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State. During…
***Says Investigation To Unravel Cause Begins By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday deployed rescue team in response to the incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, involving a cargo plane operated by Allied Air. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-JRT, suffered a tire burst upon landing on runway 22 at approximately 11:10 am. The incident, which involved six crew members onboard, prompted an immediate response from the airport emergency services and NEMA reinforcements. All six crew members were safely rescued and transported to the 063 Nigerian Air Force Hospital for medical evaluation. There was no…
By Miriam Humbe Director of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has appealed for collective efforts in the search of missing Corps Member, Yahaya Farouk. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. During his visit to residents of Ikuru town, in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, which is the host community of the missing Corps Member, General Ahmed urged the youths and elders of the community to assist the security agencies in searching for the Corps Member. He harped that his administration would…
In the spirit of inter-agency collaboration, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, on Tuesday, 10th December 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike at NiMet headquarters in Abuja.
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has applauded Ebonyi State Government for its continuous support to the smooth operations of the Scheme. NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Director General gave the commendation at the Ebonyi State Government House, Abakaliki, during a courtesy call on Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. General Ahmed saluted the State for upholding one of its statutory responsibilities by upgrading facilities at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Afikpo. He said the renovation of the multi-purpose…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Ekoh Justin Okezie on multiple charges, including forgery and providing false information to an officer of the Commission. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Mr. Okezie appeared on Monday before Honorable Justice N.K. Nwosue-Iheme at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Wuse Zone 2. He faces a nine-count charge, including possession of a counterfeit “Offer of Temporary Appointment” letter and an unofficial document purporting to be an appointment…
By Miriam Humbe The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella; has charged the Experts in Hydrocarbons to make Nigeria proud by putting their bests into technical session of the 8th National Council on Hydrocarbons. Amb. Ella said this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the tech ical session of the 8th National Council on Hydrocarbons held in Asaba, Delta State. Chris Ugwuegbulam, the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement. The Perm Sec was represented by the Director of Upstream Department of the Ministry, Engr. Kamoru Busari. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Solomon Ogodo, a Superintendent of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for his involvement in forgery, employment racketeering and fraud. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The ICPC, had in December 2022 arraigned Mr. Ogodo in charge no: CR/503/2022 before Honourable Justice M.S. Idris of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Jabi, Abuja for defrauding unsuspecting job seekers to the tune of Twelve Million,…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, (Right) and Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) at the Minister’s office during the unveiling of NiMet’s new publication, Aeronautical Meteorological Bulletin, on Monday, 9th December 2024. The bulletin is essential for flight planning and operations, helping airlines, pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground services to anticipate and manage weather-related challenges. Aerometeorological Bulletin Covers: – Weather Warnings and Alerts – Aerodrome Weather Reports – Flight Route Forecasts – Aviation-Specific Meteorological Conditions – Temperature and Wind Information – Impact of Weather on…