By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has cautioned members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over writing unnecessary and frivolous petitions against anti-corruption agencies and judges in the course of litigations. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The ICPC Boss issued the caution on Monday, when he hosted the Chairman and members of National Litigation Committee (NLT) of the NBA, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Aliyu said: “Writing unnecessary petitions…
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By Miriam Humbe Police operatives attached to Masaka Division based on a tip-off have arrested one Sunday Bidemi for car theft and recovered a Toyota Corolla with registration number ABJ 730 KE DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this on Monday in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Command, CP Shehu Nadada. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect absconded with the said vehicle belonging to one Barr. Wilson Egwun of Wuse II, FCT Abuja, sometimes in the month of October 2024. The Commissioner of Police has ordered that the suspect be charged…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) has said that a total of 49 persons have been rescued and three dead bodies recovered so far from the boat accident that occurred along River Benue in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Beside the rescued passengers, one of the victims managed to swim to safety while 23 persons are still missing. The accident involved 76 passengers in the boat, as the driver, unaware of a submerged tree in the river accidental navigated into it, causing the boat to tip off and it capsized. The unfortunate incident took place…
As part of efforts to combat traffic gridlock, and eliminate road traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities this end of the year, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed it’s entire workforce, including Special Marshals to the highways to ensure hitch free movement as commuters travel from one destination to another across the nation. The Corps achieved this through effective and efficient distribution of logistics and operational materials nationwide. This logistics include the deployment of 157 administrative vehicles, 754 patrol vehicles, 143 ambulances, and 48 tow trucks. This was in addition to deployment of radar guns to check speed violations,…
***As Apapa Command Honours Outstanding Stakeholders By Miriam Humbe Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, for the Command’s outstanding revenue collection of over N2.2tr and urged him to sustain the tempo. Customs Public Relations Officer, (CPRO), Apapa Port Command, CSC Abubakar Usman disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The CGC said this in Apapa on Friday December 13, 2024 at the Command’s End of the Year party and award ceremony CGC Adeniyi harped on the need for compliance and synergies as necessary strategies to greater…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), under the leadership of Director General Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has launched a nationwide fire awareness and sensitization campaign. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of fire outbreaks during the harmattan season by engaging key stakeholders and empowering communities with preventive measures and response strategies. The campaign, implemented through NEMA’s Zonal Territorial and Operations Offices, is being conducted in collaboration with the Federal and State Fire Services. A key component of the initiative is the training of Emergency Management Volunteers (EMVs) at the grassroots level. These volunteers will be equipped with practical knowledge and…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Female Handball Team has made history by winning the Ardova Premier League for the fifth time, and securing a continental ticket to represent Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup Winners Competition. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. This achievement is a testament to the team’s hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport. Elated by the victorious outing, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed while receiving the trophy from the team, commended their tenacity, unmatched talent and…
In the early hours of Sunday, 15th December 2024, Chief Uche Anya’s residential area in Independence Layout was transformed into a war zone as a large contingent of soldiers stormed the home of the Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority in a dramatic commando-style operation. Details of the incident remain hazy, but a local resident reported that the soldiers arrived in force, deploying numerous Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and gun trucks. There are fears that a police aide may have lost their life during the chaos, though this has yet to be confirmed. Local sources have also indicated…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal Abbas has stated that his ministry is set to inaugurate a taskforce to encourage private ownership of forests in the country, emphasizing that would increase private sector participation, serve as revenue generation and increase in the country’s forest cover. Ibrahim Haruna, the Director of Press in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Balarabe was speaking during a courtesy visit by Association for Forest Conservation and Green Industrial Charcoal Marchants (FCGICM) led by its President, Mrs. Florence Omolola Idowu, recently in Abuja. The Minister said the task force…
***As Corporal Juliet Wins Bantamweight Championship In Johannesburg, IGP Reiterates More Honours in all Areas The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has once again earned another outstanding honour and made the nation proud as one of its own, Corporal Juliet Chukwu, clinches the Bantamweight Championship title in an exhilarating display of skill and determination at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes on the global stage and reinforces the Force’s commitment to excellence in all areas…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has advised Corps Members to accept their posting to different places of primary assignment in good faith and be ready to offer their selfless service for humanity. NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Brigadier General YD Ahmed was speaking to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream One Corps Members deployed to Niger and Kaduna States. He had earlier visited the Niger State Orientation Camp in Paiko, Paikoro LGA before he proceeded to Kaduna State…
By Miriam Humbe The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP), comprising 19 State platforms and the steering committee members rose from its National Tax Conference with a 10-point communique saying the timing of the Federal Government’s VAT increase is considered problematic given the current inflation rate exceeding 30%. The conference also had 12 recommendations, among them was that the tax system be made more progressive to ensure that all taxpayers especially big businesses and high-net-worth individuals pay their fair share of taxes. While scrutinizing the potential and current economic impact of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms, the conference also featured…