The Federal government on Friday, declared December 25th, 26th and January 1st as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebrations. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in Abuja. A statement signed by the Director overseeing office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Peter Egbodo said, the Minister felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the festive occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings of humility, service, compassion, patience peace and righteousness that His…
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We are deeply concerned about the recent illegal killings of elephants and other wildlife species across the country which involves the killing of two elephants by the military in Kala Balge, Borno State at the instance of a Local Government Chairman and the killing of another elephant by a Professor from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The Ministry also received similar unpleasant information on the killing of two booted eagles that migrated all the way from Europe but met their deaths in both Kebbi and Sokoto States. Efforts are being made by my Ministry to retrieve the transmitters attached…
By Miriam Humbe The Police Recruitment Board has approved January 8th as the date for the commencement of screening for successful applicants for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Police Service Commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. The Board met on Thursday at the Corporate Headquarters of the Police Service Commission in Jabi, Abuja and took several decisions in respect of the next stages of the recruitment exercise. At the close of the Recruitment Portal early in December, 416, 270 Nigerian youths were…
By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Command, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, heartily felicitates with Christian faithfuls and residents of the State on the forth coming Christmas and New year Celebration. A statement signed on Friday by the PPRO, DSP Rahman Nansel said that the CP has deployed 4,500 Police operatives to the nooks and crannies of the State in order to ensure public safety throughout the yuletide. The deployment is characterised by visibility policing at all worship centers and recreational facilities, high security presence shall be maintained on the highways to ensure safety of travelers and undercover…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) generated over N56 billion in the year 2023. Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera said this on Thursday at a strategic media engagement in Abuja. Themed: “Reflections on the Road So Far, and Road Ahead”, the EVC said that 90 percent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) was obtained through payment of penalties by defaulting companies in the country. He said that the FCCPC remitted N22.4billion to the federal government. The Executive Vice Chairman was appointed at the helm of affairs in the FCCPC, then known as…
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), on Thursday, inaugurated its sixth Governing Board at the Federal Ministry of Works Conference Room, Abuja. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi who inaugurated the Governing Board congratulated the appointed Board Members on their selection by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. FERMA’s Director of Communications/Public Relations, Mrs Maryam M. Sanusi said this in a statement. The Minister emphasized the pivotal role of the Board in advancing FERMA’s mandate and aligning with the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda for road infrastructure. Highlighting the administration’s commitment to addressing road challenges, Sen. Umahi revealed President Tinubu’s approval of…
The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, Shehu Umar Nadada has directed operatives of the Command to go after vehicles with covered number plates. DSP Rahman Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) made this known in a statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command on Thursday. The statement said that this was in line with the directives of the Inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Ebetokun on illegal covering of number plates. The Commissioner of Police said that, the use of covered number plates is capable of misleading the security personnel and gives easy…
The Director General/ CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Wednesday, hosted the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Chief Obiora Okonkwo. He was on a courtesy visit to NiMet headquarters in Abuja. Chief Obiora Okonkwo was accompanied by his Director of Administration, Mr. Linus Awute. The United Nigeria Airlines boss said he was in NiMet to pay courtesy visit and congratulate a bosom friend. He said: “I am very delighted and happy that such a person of this calibre is given opportunity to prove himself. I have no doubt that he would bring the necessary leadership…
The Managing Director/CEO of Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi on Tuesday, flagged off the Yuletide easy passage programme tagged “Operation Connect Your Destination” on the Abuja-keffi dual carriage way. FERMA’s Director/Head Communication/PR, Maryam Sanusi said this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Abuja-Keffi road is the major route connecting the entire North-Central to the Federal Capital Territory and other parts of the country. Engr. Agbasi said FERMA was strategically positioned to improve the economy of the country and the intention of the Agency was to improve on the socio-economic value that road offers. He said the…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister, Ministry of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal said that government’s pursuit of a sustainable and healthy future, access to clean water and robust healthcare are foundational pillars. The Minister said this on Tuesday when he commissioned water projects embarked upon by the Federal Government in Terabor, Korokoro, Kpean and Ebubu communities of Ogoniland. The Minister and his team also inspected some healthcare facilities He said: “The water scheme project we celebrate today is not merely a structure but a symbol of our commitment to providing clean and accessible water to the people of Ogoniland. “Clean water…
Representative of the Permanent Secretary MPR and Director of Human Resources Management, Mrs. Shehu As’mau Adaji (centre) in a group photograph with members of the newly inaugurated Innovation Committee. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Gabriel T. Aduda has charged the newly inaugurated members of Innovation Committee to come up with new vision, mission and mandate for the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to replace the old ones in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy-Director, Press & Public Relations in…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri (R) with the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo (L) at the 2024 budget defence of the Ministry By Miriam Humbe The Ministry of Petroleum Resources led by the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri and the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo presented the Ministry’s budget of N9.641bn to the Joint Committees of Senate and House of Representatives on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream and Gas Resources) on Monday, 18th December, 2023. This was contained in a statement signed…