By Miriam Humbe Select staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) are to benefit from a training programme sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as part of the Building Agricultural Systems Resilience in Nigeria Project (2024-2026) being implemented by Sahel Consulting. Staff of the agency had benefited in the past from a related training under the terms of the partnership. The training will be facilitated by the key technical partner to the project, the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI), part of the Columbia Climate School at Columbia University. The training programme which is in two…
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The Defence Headquarters wishes to address and debunk the recent allegations regarding Nigeria Military request for visas to attend Invictus Games in Canada. Recently, the Nigerian Military received an invitation to participate in the Invictus Gamesnin.Vancouver, Canada. Our team, comprising 3 officers and 21 players, including a team physiotherapist, eagerly looked forward to this opportunity. As the only African nation participating in the Games, the Invictus Games Foundation catered for our team’s accommodation and feeding needs, along with those of other participating nations. However, despite our best efforts, only 14 members of the team, excluding the team leader, captain, and…
By Prof. Mike Ozekhome SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D INTRODUCTION: THE GENESIS OF A LEGAL TITAN There are those whose lives shine as beacons of character and integrity; people whose dedication to the attainment of justice and service to mankind transcend the bounds of the ordinary. They touch the lives of others and leave an indelible badge of honour in the sands of time. Their incisive wisdom echoes the words of the Bible in Proverbs 22:1, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour is better than silver or gold.” Such individuals are rare and their…
By Miriam Humbe In a decisive response to threats of violent and organized crimes across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has significantly intensified its operational strategies, leading to notable successes in neutralizing criminal activities and enhancing internal security. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. In a recent operation on 14th February, 2025, unknown armed men invaded Gobiraje Village in Suru LGA of Kebbi State and kidnapped one Umaru Bawa aged 60 yrs. Police Operatives attached to the Kebbi State Command, upon the receipt of the report, trailed the…
By Miriam Humbe In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, Nigerian athlete Festus Igube secured a bronze medal in the swimming competition at the ongoing Invictus Games taking place at Vancouver, Canada. Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, disclosed this in a statement signed from Vancouver, Canada on Saturday. Igube, a serving member of the Nigerian Armed Forces, competed in the men’s 50-meter freestyle event, finishing third behind competitors from the United States and Australia. Founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women,…
***As CP Shetima Commends Officers For Swift Response By Miriam Humbe The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered incriminating exhibits following a distress report from a victim. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed for Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command On February 13, 2025, at approximately 2:30 Pm, one Jameson Godwill, 25, of Ado Village, Nasarawa State, reported to the Police that he had spotted one of his alleged kidnappers, Musa Babagana, at Mararaba Junction. Godwill and his younger sibling were reportedly kidnapped on January 25, 2025,…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has said that the agency’s partnerships with universities and other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria would benefit farmers and people living in agrarian communities. Professor Anosike said this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NiMet and Taraba State University on Thursday, 13th February 2025. Anosike said: “NiMet’s network of university partners is increasing. This adds to the weather and climate data available to us in addition to the data being generated by our agency-owned weather stations.…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS ) Lieutenant General Oluyinka Olakekan Oluyede officially Inaugurated Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 9/2025 on Friday, 14 February 2025, at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai Auditorium in Asokoro, Abuja. College Public Relations Officer, MajorHashimu Sa’ad Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The event reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to shaping strategic-level military leaders. The COAS graced the occasion as the Special Guest of Honour and emphasised the pivotal role of AWCN in producing well-trained, operational-level officers capable of navigating Nigeria’s evolving security landscape. He described the inaugural lecture topic,…
***As IGP Tasks Police Officers Towards Integrity, Transparency By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on Friday, hosted the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS), Sylvester Nwakuche Ndidi, and other senior officers of the NCS, at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The meeting centered around enhancing cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the NCS, with a focus on efficient crime prevention and strengthening the entire Nigerian Criminal Justice System. The Acting CG also elaborated on…
By Miriam Humbe In a decisive move to reinforce the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to human rights, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions nationwide. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO, disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The initiative aimed to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, and ensure easier access to justice for citizens. Previously limited to zonal and State Commands, GBV desk offices will now be established at the divisional level, ensuring that cases of gender-based violence received prompt,…
By Dele Oyewale Olu Fasan’s opinion piece in the Vanguard of Thursday, February 13, 2025 entitled: “EFCC’s Failure: Olukoyede’s Blame-Shifting is Mere Shadow-Boxing”, clearly brought to the fore precipitate desperation to deny, ignore, lampoon and disregard the obvious and undeniable achievements of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede since he assumed office more than a year ago. Besides, the piece equally exposed Fasan as lacking total grasp of the position of Olukoyede on the character traits of many Nigerians in their disposition to the fight against corruption. Recently, Olukoyede decried the hypocritical…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged the newly-commissioned Detective Assistant Cadets, Course 5 of the Commission to imbibe the culture of integrity and discipline in the discharge of their duties. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Olukoyede gave the charge on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the the Passing out Parade ceremony of the 169 (One Hundred and Sixty-nine) cadets at Nigeria Police Mobile Training College, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State. The EFCC helmsman said that the cadets were…