The Nasarawa State Police Command has said it’s operatives arrested and arraigned a fake Corp member before a Chief Magistrate court in Keffi for the offence of Criminal Trespass, Impersonation and Forgery. This was following a complaint lodged at Keffi Divisional Headquarters by a Staff of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). It was reported that on 25/2/2024 at about 2030hrs, head count was conducted on all Corps members undergoing 3 weeks orientation exercise at Magaji Dan Yumusa Orientation Camp, Keffi. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday for…
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By Abdulkadir Ibrahim In a world prone to various natural and man-made disasters, the role of effective disaster management cannot be overstated. For Nigeria, a country susceptible to a range of hazards such as floods, droughts, and epidemics, the recent commissioning of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Geospatial Center by the Secretary of The Government of the Federation Senator George Akume under the leadership of the Director General Mustapha Habib Ahmed marks a significant step forward in fortifying the nation’s disaster response capabilities. The NEMA Geospatial Center was established with the vision to leverage cutting-edge geospatial technologies in disaster…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Wednesday, commissioned the upgraded Geographical Information System laboratory of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), which has been renamed as NEMA Geo-Spatial Centre. Speaking at the occasion in Abuja, Senator Akume said upgrading of the laboratory was another giant step in the effort by the Federal Government to improve the quality of lives in Nigeria. He said: “The world is presently confronted by increasing global upsurge in magnitude and complexity of various disasters that have affected many countries as evidenced in draughts, floods, desertification, famine and…
*Video Maker Was Officer’s Estranged Lover The Nigeria Police Force issues this statement to address recent allegations recirculating on social media, made by an unidentified masked female individual regarding the lifestyle of one of our officers, one Inspector Christopher Marcel Nabugwu (as he then was). The matter in question was thoroughly investigated five years ago when it first trended, at which time it was conclusively determined that there was no validity to the accusations. The allegations, including claims about the officer’s residence and vehicle details, were entirely false and without merit. Additionally, it has been revealed that the individual behind…
The federal government has restated its decision to define its terms on energy transition. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen.Heineken Lokpobiri, said this in his address at the panel session on Day 3 of the ongoing 2024 Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja on Wednesday. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Minister assured that Nigeria was not against transition but would transit in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way. He said: “You can never find any better climate for oil businesses than Nigeria”. Lokpobiri reiterated…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has said that with the dawn of 6G technology, the next frontier in wireless communication, has the potential to revolutionize the way we experience connectivity. Speaking during the Telecoms Industry Risk Management Conference in Lagos recently, the NCC boss said that this is with promises of even faster speeds, lower latency, and groundbreaking applications. The workshop was themed: “Evolution and Future Risk Management in the Telecoms Industry: Harnessing Emerging Technologies and Trends.” He revealed that with this advancement comes the responsibility to address new…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Varysian Limited, a United Kingdom-based weather and climate services consultancy, to partner in key areas that would lead to improved service delivery by the Agency. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike said that the MoU signing and eventual actualization would further strengthen the Agency’s commitment to providing world-class weather and climate information services to Nigerians and the various industry sectors that it serves. Prof Anosike said: “We are happy to be partnering Varysian Limited. Their expertise is in enhancing partnership…
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adam Kambari at the Stakeholders meeting on the Annual Flooding at Lugbe Trademore Estate and Environs held in Abuja on Tuesday, tasked Stakeholders to brainstorm and provide possible solutions to avert erosion and flooding problems in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, particularly in the Trademore Estate, Lugbe. The Permanent Secretary who was represented by the Director Special Duties in his office, Mrs, Adelopo Oluwatoyin, reiterated the importance of the meeting considering the incessant flooding along River Pyakasa during annual rainy season and its devastating impact on Trademore Estate and its environs. Kambari said:…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the decision of his administration to remove subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was premised on the need to ensure long-term energy security and economic prosperity of Nigeria. The President said this in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 7th Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, 27th February, 2024. The President who was represented at the event by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, noted that the petroleum subsidy had, over the years,…
The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed has thrown his weight behind the initiative by ECOWAS to develop a regional resilience strategy for efficient coordination and effective early warning systems for West Africa. Addressing participants at the opening of a stakeholders’ consultative workshop in Abuja, Ahmed identified as compelling, the need for the regional resilience strategy. He said that it was: “In line with the ongoing effort by NEMA to develop a National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (2030-2030) and Action Plan (2024-2027) for Nigeria.” NEMA’s Director General said that it would also guide anticipatory actions to…
Following the reported case of building collapse at Ochanja Market, Onitsha South LGA of Anambra State, a team of NEMA South East Zone led by the Zonal Coordinator Mrs Ngozi Echeazu visited the area for Search and Rescue Operations. Findings: The incident occurred at exactly 6:30pm on 26/2/2024. The affected building is a new building Plaza under construction with more than 120 shops Many people are suspected trapped. Already 21 persons have been rescued alive while 6 persons were found dead giving a total of 27 persons recovered. Some of rescued persons have been taken to different hospitals in Onitsha…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged the Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss the no case submission application in the sexual harassment trial of the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Professor Cyril Ndifon and his lawyer, Barrister Sunny Anyanwu. The ICPC’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Commission is prosecuting Ndifon and Anyanwu before Hon. Justice James Omotosho of Court 8 over an alleged sexual misconduct and attempt to perverse the cause of justice contrary to Sections 8, 18 and 19 of the…