***As IGP Orders Arrest, Investigation The Nigeria Police Force has been made aware of a recent video evidencing political comment by an individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, which has been circulating on social media platforms. The NPF strongly condemns this act and clarifies that the individual is not a regular officer of the Nigeria Police Force, but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company. Supernumerary Police Officers are private individuals trained by the Nigeria Police for specific security functions, primarily within their place of employment. They are not…
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***Reassures Of Continuous Support Towards Rescue Operations The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has sympathized with the Government and good people of Borno State on the loss of lives and property to the devastating flood that occurred in the state on Monday 9th September, 2024. The IGP expresses great concerns on this disaster that has also internally displaced many residents who have been counting their losses, while extending his sympathy to families who have lost their loved ones. He prays they find solace in these hard times. The IGP hereby reassures the good people of Borno State that…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, on Tuesday, 10th September 2024 attended the Annual Civil-Military Conference, which held at the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja. The conference was the themed: “Whole-of-society Approach to National Security and Development”. It was aimed to consolidate the gains of the 2023 edition, build public trust, enhance aviation and space safety, counter fake news, blackmail, and extremist propaganda, improve the coordination of Military and Civilian stakeholders across communities, and address migration…
By Miriam Humbe A team from Vaisala of Finland comprising James Gadiner, Kimmo Ristolainen and Vesa Koivula from Vaisala, and Alexandre Bonnes from Meteo France International (MFI) of France recently undertook a three-day working visit to NiMet. Humsimedia Online gathered that this was as part of the ongoing efforts by the management of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), under the Director General/Chief Executive Officer, and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof Charles Anosike, to reposition the Agency, improve operational efficiency and end – to-end service delivery. The visit followed earlier meetings in June 2024 held in Geneva,…
By Miriam Humbe In an unprecedented move within Nigeria’s anti-corruption sector, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has made history as the first Chairman of any Nigerian anti-graft agency to lead a prosecution in Court personally. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. During his inaugural press briefing in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu pledged to actively participate in the prosecution of key cases to reinforce the Commission’s mission. He said: “I will lead by example.…
***Seals Weighting Scale In Shoprite – Warns Against Malpractices Federal Government has commenced a nationwide Inspection and Monitoring of businesses in the 36 states of the federation to ensure compliance to established clear standards and regulations for pricing, weights, and measurements. This exercise started today with unannounced audits of some public and private business premises in Abuja. Speaking to newsmen during the exercise in the FCT, Permanent secretary Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and investment Amb. Nura Abba Rimi said this is the beginning of a nationwide activity. He said that the activity is part of the renewed hope agenda…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government has signed the implementation agreement with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, signed the agreement in Abuja on Thursday. “FCDO objectives are to deliver honest reliable investment, provide women and girls with the freedom they need to succeed, stepping up life-saving support in times of crisis and promoting sustainable economic development. “The objective were part of the UK’s broader commitment to supporting a more stable inclusive, resilient, healthy and prosperous country with a focus on partnership and mutual accountability,” Bagudu said. He…
By Miriam Humbe The weight and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, (FMITI) on Thursday, went round some shopping Malls and petrol stations within the Abuja metropolis to verify pricing and measurements. The surveillance was led by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Nasiru Abbas, Director of Measures and Weights, Olajide Bamidele, other deputy directors and staff of the Ministry and accompanied by journalists. Humsimedia Online gathered that the surveillance is an annual exercise by the Ministry, aimed at protecting the consumer from unwholesome practices in the business environment. The team’s first port of call was…
By Miriam Humbe Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has proposed excluding the prerogative of mercy in corruption cases during the next constitutional amendment. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsimedia Online gathered that the prerogative of mercy is a power granted to the President under Section 175 and to Governors under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), allowing them to pardon or commute the sentences of convicted individuals. Speaking at a one-day conference organized by…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., has ordered the Homicide section of the FCID Abuja to embark on a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, which occurred on the 4th of September 2024. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The officers involved in this incident have been identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command and they…
By Miriam Humbe Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop, has assumed duty as the new Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF). The Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Dr. Okop thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for her appointment and expressed her commitment and readiness to work with the staff of the Cabinet Affairs Office. She also solicited their support and cooperation, while also promising to provide leadership that will promote efficiency, job satisfaction, conducive work environment and a…