Former Inspector-General of Police and present Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, today 6th February, 2024, led a team of retired Senior Police Officers under the aegis of the Police Veterans’ Foundation, a new foundation which will be launched on the 5th of March, 2024 in Abuja, paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Force Public Relations Officer FPRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The team comprised the President, Association of Retired Police Officers (ARPON), DIG Mohammed Aminu Yesufu (Rtd.) who was in…
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Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu has charged Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to see themselves as standard bearers, while undertaking their responsibilities with sincerity and passion. A statement signed by Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, Spokesperson for the ICPC said Dr Aliyu made this call on Tuesday in his presentation on Civil Society’s Monitoring Mechanism for Nigeria’s implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) which took place in Abuja. The ICPC boss said that the event, which was organised by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch (CeFTIW), offered…
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has solicited for team work and synergy among the Staff to realise the mandate of the National Council on Climate Change as, “The NCCC is a growing venture, so you must grow to get to the target”. In a statement, Ahmed Lawan Danbazau, NCCC’s Head, Press and Public Relations Unit said the Minister said this during his familiarization visit to the National Council on Climate Change Office, in Abuja. He said: “I’m sure you must have some issues and a lot of hurdles to cross, but with determination, dedication and commitment of the…
Ministry of Industry,Trade and Investment, Corporate Affairs Commission and Moniepoint have concluded plans to create two million jobs for Nigerians through Information Technology platform in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration The plan to move the existing 2 million customers in monie point data base to a CAC platform for the purposes of corporate business was sealed between the Minister of Industry Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka, representative of CAC’s Registrar General, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, Managing Director of Moniepoint Babatunde Olufemi, and the ICT vendor Chief Executive Officer of Norebase Limited Tola Onayemi, at the Bank of Industry…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday, highlighted significant milestones attained by the Nigeria Police Force in the past 7 weeks, demonstrating a relentless commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. The IGP revealed this at the monthly Police Conference with Strategic Police Managers comprising members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police and Heads of Tactical Units. A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday said that during this period, the NPF had made remarkable strides in combating…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at every official and public engagement. This is to ensure absolute respect for the national symbols, strengthen allegiance and fidelity to country, and to preserve Nigeria’s ethos and defining character. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City at Karsana, Abuja, on Thursday, the President emphasized the imperativeness of respecting national values, promoting the nation’s ideals, and abiding by its established norms. Special Adviser to the President Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said this in a…
The DFI-IRT of the Nigeria Police Force has recorded yet another feat in the ongoing fight against crime and criminality in the country, as part of the sustained efforts to cleanse the system of criminals, most especially kidnappers. In the early hours of February 8, 2024, some notorious kidnappers and gun runners, who have been terrorizing Abuja, Kaduna, Kogi, and Nasarawa states, were neutralized by IRT operatives at their hideout around Gitata, along Keffi Gidan Wire Road, Nasarawa State. Similarly, four AK-47 rifles, dangerous weapons, and a bag of ammunition were recovered. A statement signed on Thursday by the Force…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu on Wednesday in Abuja, set up an Inter-ministerial Committee that will suggest ways and means of achieving a steady and sustainable gas supply to the Gas Power Generating Plants to meet both the domestic and industrial needs of Nigerians. A statement signed on behalf of the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry on Thursday said this was in a bid to address the challenges of low gas supply to Gas (Thermal) Power Generating Stations in the country. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says Free Trade Zones Management Companies and enterprises operating within free zones must henceforth increase their production volumes for exports to justify government’s incentives and waivers that drive the scheme. NEPZA’s Head, Corporate Communications, Martins Odeh made this known in a statement. Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, NEPZA’s Managing Director gave the directive after rounding-off his maiden inspection tours of some Free Trade Zones in Calabar and Lagos. Ogunyemi, also Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, said that it was high time the scheme was used to attain balance of trade for…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the officer in charge of the police tactical team attached to Area K, Marogbo, Lagos State Command, SP Rilwan Kasumu, and team, for rejecting the sum of N4,000,000 bribe while investigating a case of drug peddling and unlawful possession of ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The team had arrested one Esther Newman Obiekezie, 42 years, aka Candy, of No 6, Mojirade Street, Ilogbo Lagos, on 6th February, 2024, at her base where she sells drugs called ICE, and…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) plays a crucial role in responding to emergencies and disasters across Nigeria; this is in line with the mandate of the Agency. Recently, NEMA has been very active in responding to the humanitarian challenges in Plateau State. NEMA’s response in the State has been instrumental in addressing various incidents, ranging from natural disasters to man-made crises. Plateau State, situated in the central region of Nigeria, has experienced its share of challenges, including communal clashes, flooding, and other emergencies. NEMA’s response in the state involves a coordinated effort to provide immediate relief, assess the extent…
By Nana Musa The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun says Nigeria and the World Bank are working toward strengthening mutually beneficial bilateral relations. Edun said this when he received the World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Ms. Anna Bjerde, who was on on a two-day visit to Nigeria. Bjerde’s visit is in furtherance with the bank’s engagement with Nigeria on critical aspects of the development agenda. Edun urged more support for the country, while expressing the hope that the multilateral institution would appreciate the country’s reform efforts. “The World Bank has been part…