By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a bench warrant from the Federal Capital Territory High Court Apo, Abuja against Jubrin Buba, a staff of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for refusing to appear for arraignment. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The case of Federal Republic of Nigeria vs Jubrin Buba came up on Wednesday for arraignment de novo. However, the defendant was not in Court neither was his lawyer nor his surety, despite being duly notified. In…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) notes the announcement by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approving a 50% adjustment in telecommunications tariffs. While the FCCPC acknowledges the economic pressures faced by telecom operators, including increasing operational costs, we unequivocally state that consumer interests remain paramount. The FCCPC acknowledges the intense pressure faced by the NCC over the years to approve tariff increases due to the rising operational costs experienced by telecom operators, which became more pronounced in recent times. We commend the NCC for adopting a deliberate and measured approach by rationalising the tariff adjustment and linking it…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman continued on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC presenting its 8th witness, PW8. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The witness, PW8 Abdullahi Suleman, a bureau de change operator, narrated how more than N22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the Federal Ministry of Power while Mamman was Minister. He said the naira equivalent of the money was exchanged for United…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested no fewer than 37 suspected internet fraudsters. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The all-male suspects were arrested in a sting operation at Commissioners’ Quarters, Dr. J. O. Ukwutinife Close, Ifite, Awka, Anambra State, following credible intelligence linking them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include six exotic cars, laptops and mobile phones. They will be charged to Court as soon as investigations are concluded. Dagnz
By Miriam Humbe The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) witnessed a memorable leadership transition on 22 January 2025, as Major General Ishaya Maina handed over the leadership to Major General Umar Mohammed Alkali, the 7th Commandant of the institution. College Public Relations Officer, Major Hashimu Sa’ad Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. As he bid farewell, Maj Gen Maina left the audience with an inspiring message: “Goodbyes are not the end, but the beginning of new journeys.” The ceremony, held at the College Conference Room in Asokoro, Abuja, marked the end of an impactful tenure for Maj…
By Miriam Humbe The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in collaboration with UNESCO, is leading efforts for the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 (IYGP 2025). Established by UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution A/RES/77/158, adopted in December 2022 during the 77th UNGA, this initiative also designates 21 March as the annual World Day for Glaciers, starting in 2025. Through these efforts, WMO and UNESCO aim to raise awareness about the vital role glaciers, snow, and ice play in the climate system and hydrological cycle, as well as the far-reaching impacts of rapid glacial melt. IYGP 2025 focuses on raising awareness, advocating…
***Reiterates Core Principles Of Protecting Lives, Properties By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in its efforts to curb crime, recording the arrest of 179 armed robbery suspects, 100 kidnapping suspects, 152 Murder/homicide suspects, 34 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 77 rape suspects, 110 suspected cultists and recovery of 73 various firearms, 310 ammunition of various calibers. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Humsimedia gathered that the achievements are testaments to the promise of the Force to adopt improved strategies in…
By Miriam Humbe The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Defence, Lord Baron Vernon Rodney Coaker, has paid an official visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) at the Defence Headquarters. Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The UK Minister of State for Defence said the visit was to further strengthen the already existing military relationships between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He said that this was the first country he had visited outside the UK since assuming office, and acknowledged the cordial relationships between the two countries. Lord Coaker…
By Miriam Humbe Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of a property, a u-shaped two-storey building in Lagos, to the federal Government of Nigeria. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The property is situated in the premises of Goodwill Private Schools, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The judge gave the order, following a motion ex- parte dated January 8, 2025 and filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, through its counsel, Hannatu KofarNaisa. The Court…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has said that the present administration is committed to developing the grassroots for sustainable development in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The Director, Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. SGF made the disclosure while receiving in audience a delegation from the National Association of Former Elected Local Government Council Chairmen of Nigeria (NALGON) Emeritus led by its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Shaba Ibrahim in Abuja. He underscored the premium…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered food and non-food items including medical supplies for treatment of the injured victims and relief support for families of persons affected in the recent tragic incident of tanker fire disaster that occurred at Dikko Junction in Niger State, Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar who visited the community and flagged off distribution of the items, said it was also in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and continuation of the Federal Government’s commitment to support in the recovery of the community from the disaster. She…
By Miriam Humbe No fewer than 74 Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria are deeply concerned about the ‘inflammatory claims’ by an unnamed former Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of the Nigerian Air Force published in the Vanguard Newspapers of Jan 16, 2025 under the headline, “Why Boko Haram, bandits thrive: How NGOs, others aid terrorists — Former generals, commanders.” The CSO, said that the Officer was recklessly accusing NGOs in the North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions of providing covert sponsorship and funding to terrorists. Among the CSOs who signed this statement included: Centre LSD, Centre for Social Centre for Justice Reform,…