By Miriam Humbe The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has said that at no time did the Commission contemplate the destruction of uncollected Permanent Voters’ Cards, (PVCs). In a post on its official handle on X, formerly Twitter, on January 5, 2025, @inecnigeria said that its attention was drawn to a newspaper publication which alleged that INEC was contemplating destroying over six million uncollected PVCs dating back to the 2015 voter registration. INEC therefore, faulted the report saying it was incorrect, and urged the public to disregard it. @inecnigeria wrote: “Our attention has been drawn to a newspaper report that…
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***IGP Reiterates Commitment To Public Safety By Miriam Humbe In a remarkable display of courage and commitment, Police Operatives attached to the Imo State Command successfully executed a daring rescue operation that led to the safe liberation of 4 kidnapped hostages. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The operation was carried out on Saturday, January 4th 2025, after the operatives received a distress call reporting the abduction of 4 persons in Umuokanne, Ohaji LGA, Imo State. Police operatives swiftly swung into action, locating the criminal hideout and engaging the…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, addressed stakeholders at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which held in December last year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During COP16, the Minister emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to combat desertification and land degradation, highlighting the impact of these issues on food security and climate change. He called for increased investment in sustainable land management practices and the importance of empowering local communities to participate in decision-making processes. The conference brought together representatives from various countries to share best practices and develop strategies for achieving land degradation…
By Miriam Humbe The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shetima who is also the Chairman, NEMA governing board, on Friday 3rd January 2025 flagged off the distribution of relief materials to the victims of 2024 flood disaster at Lafia, the Nassarawa State capital. Sen.Shetima said the Federal Government under the leadership of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu was committed to the plight of the vulnerable and would continue to work hard to reduce poverty in the country. He applauded Governor Abdullahi Sule for his visionary leadership and assured him of continued Federal Government support. Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule thanked the…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has urged troops to double their efforts in the fight against Insurgency in the year 2025. The CDS said this when he visited front line units under OPERATION SAFE HAVEN in Kaduna and Plateau States. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Humsimedia gathered that the visits were in continuation of the CDS’s operational visits to Defence Headquarters led operations. In his address to troops of the newly established 2 National Mission Brigade in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State and…
***Condemns False Information, Urges Fact Check The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses and clarifies a false and misleading claim circulating on X (formerly Twitter), made by one Adamu Garba Zango, a lecturer at Baze University. Mr. Zango, while recirculating a picture which has been in the internet archives since 2019, alleged that it was that of a Deputy Commissioner of Police serving at the Kaduna State Police Command who was arrested for supplying firearms to bandits and kidnappers. He further shared the said image to support this baseless claim. It is pertinent to state that the individual depicted in the…
***As Police Chief Reaffirms Commitment To Security, Improved Collaboration By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, arrived Enugu State on January 3, 2025, on a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening security and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders in the South East region. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The IGP was accompanied by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the South-East, DIG Frank Mba, the AIG Zone 13, AIG Godwin Aghaulor; the AIG FCID Annex, Enugu, AIG Kwazhi Bzigu Dali, Commissioners…
By Miriam Humbe In a significant counter-terrorism operation, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area on Thursday, 2 January 2025. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Chief Military Information Officer, Headquarters, MNJTF N’djamena, Chad disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The arrested suspect, identified as 28 years old Mr Murktar Alhaji Chari, confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar…
By Miriam Humbe The Kano/Jigawa Area Command under Nigeria Customs Service’s Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana achieved remarkable success in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations in the past year, 2024. CSC Saidu Nuruddeen, the Public Relations Officer, Kano/Jigawa Area Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday for the Customs Area Controller. The Command realized a total of N102,503,573,383.31, representing an impressive 94% variance when compared to the record from the previous year. The Command’s strategic approach to revenue collection, which integrated innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and available technology, had proven highly effective. This approach, combined with enhanced border…
On behalf of Management of the National Youth Service Corps, I wish to heartily felicitate with Corps Members and Staff as we celebrate our entry into the New Year 2025, alive, hale and hearty. I want to use this medium to sincerely appreciate your resilience and dogged commitment to duty at your various locations, which culminated in the unprecedented successes we recorded in the year 2024. We are indeed looking ahead full of optimism that this year will record even greater achievements in our quest to extend the frontiers of development in all the critical sectors of our national economy.…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has advised the business community in the state to consider investing in the media industry in view of the vital role the media plays in promoting socio-economic development. The advice was contained in a congratulatory message to Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Yelwa over what the Governor described as a “patriotic decision” of the establishment of BAYAWURA radio, a new private FM Radio in his locality, Yauri. Alhaji Yelwa, who holds the traditional title of Ajiyan Yauri, is also the National Chairman of Arewa Broadcast Media practitioners Forum. Comrade Idris observed that media organisations, particularly radio…
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which we will fulfill our collective desires. Though 2024 posed numerous challenges to our citizens and households, I am confident that the New Year will bring brighter days. Economic indicators point to a positive and encouraging outlook for our nation. Fuel prices have gradually decreased, and…