***As Police Resumes Training August 10 The Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission have finally reached an agreement regarding the final merit list for the recruitment of Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Following extensive deliberations and collaboration, both the NPF and PSC have worked diligently to ensure that the recruitment process remained transparent, fair, and merit-based. Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the agreement on the final merit list was…
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By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday, convened a National Emergency Coordination Forum meeting of stakeholders to review the situation and strengthen partnership towards implementation of mitigation strategies and timely response to avert tendency of more losses from the disaster. Mango Ezekiel, the Head, NEMA’s Press Unit disclosed this in a statement. Humsimedia gathered that this was following flood incidents that have impacted on many communities across the country. The coordination meeting brought together stakeholders from all critical sectors of flood management for stocktaking and review of strategies to activate initial plan of actions after the…
Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, joined the Governor of Kaduna State and distinguished stakeholders at the launch of the Kaduna State Climate Change Policy and Position Statement on Tuesday. The landmark event, held at Yar’adua Indoor Sports Hall, signified a critical step in collective efforts to combat Climate Change and promote sustainable development. The Minister praised Governor Uba Sani for his dedication to environmental sustainability and highlighted the adverse impacts of Climate Change on our ecosystems and economies. He emphasized the need for a multi-stakeholder approach, involving government agencies, the private sector, academia, and civil society organizations, to…
The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, alongside the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani attended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council 2024 Press Week. The event, themed: “The Role of Media in Holding Government Accountable: Emerging Challenges and Prospects,” highlighted the vital role of the media in fostering transparency and accountability within governance. The gathering provided an excellent platform for discussions on the evolving challenges faced by the media and the opportunities that lie ahead. We are committed to supporting the media’s crucial role in our democracy. #NUJPressWeek2024 #MediaAccountability #Transparency #KadunaState
By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR Till date, I have not still been able to finish reading this enigma’s epic, “The Man Died”, since I picked it up in 1979 (45 whole years ago). It is a 1972 non-fiction book exploring his experiences in prison during his 22 months imprisonment by federal authorities for hobnobbing with the Biafran successionist leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. I just pity literary Lilliputians like me. I am referring to Professor Akinwade Oluwole Soyinka, an unusual homo sapien. The likes of him – such as Gani Fawehinmi, Chinua Achebe, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Ayodele Awojobi, Bala Usman,…
Following the recent misinformation regarding the imposition of a curfew ahead of the planned nationwide protest, it has come to our attention that some news outlets, particularly https://www.dockaysworld.com.ng/, have reported that the Inspector General of Police has imposed a strict curfew starting at 4 p.m. for all protests. This information is entirely false and mischievous. The NPF hereby categorically states that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has not declared any curfew. Additionally, it is pertinent to state that such information would have been communicated via the official Nigeria Police Force platforms were it true. The false publication suggesting…
Photo Caption: Chief of Staff to the President of ALGON, Shehu Marshal responding to the request by the Permanent Secretary, MPR at the meeting with NGEP Chairman. By Miriam Humbe The Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) are engaging critical stakeholders to achieve deeper penetration of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country. This is part of efforts to ensure that the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a source of cleaner energy penetrates seamlessly into the Local Communities of the country. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has assured of the Federal Government’s efforts in preventing flooding in the country. Dr. Salako stated this while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, Ogun State led by Chairman of the branch, Engr. Olumuyiwa Idowu, FNSE, recently in his office in Abuja. Mudasiru Mufutau disclosed this in a statement signed for the Head, Press and Public Relations Unit of the Ministry on Monday. The Minister said that the Ministry was aware of most flooding locations in Ogun State and the need…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun addressed the nation in light of the planned nationwide protests. The IGP emphasized the severe negative effects that violent demonstrations can have on our society. In his address, the IGP highlighted several critical points that underscored the importance of maintaining peace and order during protests. The IGP said: “It is not only in Nigeria that there is hardship. It is a global meltdown. Is the government doing anything about it? Yes! This is what a responsive government will do”. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO)…
***Says ‘Consumer Is Our Priority’ Over the weekend many telecom subscribers/consumers were unable to access their phone lines because of the inability of many telecom consumers to verify their National Identification Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This meant that their numbers were blocked by their telecom service providers in keeping with laws and policies of the NIN-SIM linkage. Telecoms consumers and the public will recall the compulsory linkage of NIN with SIM which began in December 2020 when the government directed telecommunication companies to bar unregistered SIM cards and SIMs that were not linked to NIN. Since…
***Educates Adeyanju, Other Accusers On Police’s Constitutional Responsibility In Public Order The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses the recent accusations made by one activist, Deji Adeyanju, and others via various fora, alleging that the IGP is attempting to rewrite the Constitution by requesting the details of the organizers and leaders of the planned nationwide protests. It is vital to clarify that the IGP has never denied the constitutional right of every citizen to freedom of association and expression, but has rather, at every point, emphasized that the right is that to peaceful assembly and expression. Also, the Nigeria Police holds…
The graduates By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Parliament International School in Apo, Abuja, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, (Ajiyan Yauri) has urged parents to continue to invest in the education of their children in spite of the harsh economic situation in the country. Alhaji Yelwa who is a renowned educationist, journalist and broadcaster said that with the education of the young ones, “Nigeria will be great again”. He said this on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of Parliament International School and of the graduation/speech and prize giving day of the on Saturday, July 27, 2024. From left, Hajiya Hadiza Abdullahi…