***IGP Orders Thorough Investigation Into Possible Security Threats, Networking The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security. This strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building at the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities. The operation which was led by the…
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By Miriam Humbe Following an investigation into a reported case of motorcycle theft, on 3/11/2024 at about 12:30hours, a suspect was arrested by a Police Operative in collaboration with a Police Special Constabulary attached to Jenkwe Division, Obi Local Government Area at Agyaragu Market. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shehu Umar Nadada. While conveying the suspect to the Police Station, a soldier who was said to be serving in Borno but came home on Pass attacked the Police operatives in a…
***Calls For Arrest, Prosecution Of Those Responsible For Their Detention, Mistreatment The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners’ Forum shares the repulsion and disbelief of Nigerians, after seeing physically terrorized and malnourished youth, some of them juveniles, paraded before an Abuja Court for charges of high treason against the Nigerian state. This irresponsible act of inhumanity by the police that had attracted national and international outrage, will forever be a stain on our national consciousness as a so-called democratic country. We therefore condemn in strongest terms this inhuman treatment metted on fellow Nigerians, whose only crime was exercising their constitutionally guaranteed rights…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has called for stronger collaboration between the Scheme and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ahmed made the call when he paid a congratulatory visit to the new Director General of the DSS, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, in the latter’s office. This was contained in a statement signed on Saturday by Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations. He said that Ajayi’s appointment did not come as a surprise given his record of hard work, commitment and a love for his job. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Tiemo Joy Alabogha on a 6-count charge of forgery, intent to commit fraud and making of false statement amongst other all misconducts. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The defendant who is a staff of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), was arraigned on the 30th of October 2024 before Honorable Justice Ogbonaya of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Zuba. Alabogha, was accused of producing and…
By Miriam Humbe The second phase of the training for the implementation of Microsoft Learning Management Systems (LMS) has commenced at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), with management staff of the agency undergoing a three-day training. The training which is taking place at the Agency’s Abuja headquarters started on the 29th of October 2024 and is expected to end on the 31st. The training programme is in line with the strategic policy direction of the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, aimed at fostering a culture of continuous development, improvement, and innovation at the agency. It is…
***As IGP Reaffirms Dedication To Enhancing Public Safety In several operations exemplifying the unflinching dedication and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to ensure perpetrators of heinous crimes of various degrees are swept away from disrupting the peace of our dear country, the Force has once again recorded a milestone achievement in the fight against crime. Since October 1st 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime. These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 Murder/homicide suspects, 63…
***Appoints Law Firm, Raymond Manga & Associates For Cross Rivers Local Govt Elections By Miriam Humbe The Action Alliance Party has suspended its Cross Rivers State Chairman, Prince Ekeng Effiom Effiom. It was gathered that Effiom Effiom was suspended for attempting to withdraw the matter the Party filed against the Cross Rivers State Government in suit number FHC/CA/CS/73/2024 between Action Alliance (AA) Vs INEC and 3 others without approval from the National headquarters of the Party. The suspension letter was titled: “Letter Of Suspension As Cross Rivers State Chairman Of Action Alliance”. The letter was co-signed on October 29, 2024…
***As IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Upholding Law And Order By Miriam Humbe In response to a case of assault on a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, on the night of October 27 2024, the Nigeria Police Force Special Investigation Unit and the Legal Section have concluded investigations into the case and today arraigned Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh on the charges of “Abuse of Office, Criminal Intimidation and Criminal Force and Assault at the Kuje Magistrate Court. These alleged offences are contrary to Sections 397(b) and 265 of the Penal Code Act. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public…
The Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has joined counterparts from across 51 African countries who are members of the African Union to deliberate on global and regional security issues as it affects the African continent. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The meeting is at the ongoing African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) meeting in Algiers, Algeria. The 12th edition of the Steering Committee for the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation, a technical institution of the African Union…
Pursuant to Sections 17(j), (l) (s), 116 (2), 124, 125, 138 and 155 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is deeply concerned about the continuing disruptions in online banking services across Nigeria. These disruptions, which have hindered customers from accessing their funds, making payments, and carrying out essential transactions, have negatively impacted millions and have serious implications for individuals and businesses alike. Under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, bank customers have specific rights to guaranteed fair and accountable service delivery. A key provision is…
By Nana Musa A Non-governmental organization (NGO), National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria, said that the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, would phase out insecurity in the country. The National Co-ordinator of the NGO, Mr Ibrahim Ibrahim, said this during an entrepreneurship training for women in Abuja on Monday. He said that Matawalle’s achievements as the Minister of Defence has not gone unnoticed. “Some noticeable mentions are advanced aerial defense, improved military synergy, modernisation of military arsenal, securing Nigerian maritime borders, improving Nigerian cybersecurity space, improvement of veteran welfare and DICON bill enactment and…