Author: Humsi

TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE 2024 ABUJA My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. On this day, 31 years ago, we entered our rites of passage to becoming a true and enduring democratic society. Going through this passage was hard and dangerous. During the fateful six years that followed, we fought and struggled for…

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Keynote Address by His Excellency, Alh. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR at the 2024 Democracy Day Anniversary Lecture, Held at the State House Conference Centre Abuja THEME: “25 Years of Enduring Democracy: The Prospects for The Future” Protocols: Permit me to start this short address with two things. The first is to express my profound gratitude. By Allah’s special mercies, I have been lucky to be more than an ordinary participant in our democratic journey in the last 25 years, serving first as a parliamentarian, then as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and until recently as a two-term governor…

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***As IGP Orders Deployment, Warns Against Criminal Act of Tampering With National Grid Following recent moves by some groups mobilizing for a mass protest nationwide, the Nigeria Police Force has stressed that the right of citizens to protest is a right to peaceful protest only. The Nigeria police will protect the rights of all citizens including those on peaceful protest. However, no decent society anywhere in the world will tolerate violent destruction of lifes and properties in the name of a protest. While the NPF is committed to protecting the rights of those on peaceful protest, it will not look…

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By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a holiday to mark the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Ndayako said that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government and congratulated Nigerians on the occasion. The minister said that as the nation marked another Democracy Day in its history, Nigerians should all reflect on the efforts of the founding fathers and ensure that the country remained a united nation. Tunji-Ojo…

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By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said that Nigeria’s democratic journey is one of optimism as reversal is never contemplated. Senator George Akume said this in a welcome address at the 2024 Democracy Day public lecture held on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said that the choice of the theme for the 2024 Democracy Day Lecture, “25 Years of Enduring Democracy: Prospects for the Future” underscored the importance of democracy and the role it played in engendering sustainable socio-economic development for the good of the people. The SGF…

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As part of the Trade Policy, Trade Facilitation, and Digital Trade dialogue, the World Bank Nigeria Trade Team comprising Aleksandar Stojanov (Economist) and Mohammed Shuaibu (Economist Consultant) visited Apapa Port Lagos on Monday. Adebayo Thomas, the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment revealed this in a statement. The main goal of the port and border visits is to understand the daily operations, inspection processes, and trade bottlenecks to identify policy options to make trade seamless for the Nigerian government. The objective of the visit is to interact and engage with relevant government…

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Left To Right: Prof. Charles Anosike, DG/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous – President of World Meteorological Organization (WMO), at the ongoing WMO Executive Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The Secretary – General of World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof. Celeste Saulo has welcomed council members of the Organization to the ongoing annual meeting. The meeting is presided over by the President of WMO, Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, and marks the first annual session for Prof. Celeste Saulo as WMO Secretary-General. The Director General and Chief Executive…

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Monitoring Unit to conduct a thorough and high-powered investigation into the suspected murder of one Andrew Ochekwo. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. This directive comes amid the numerous allegations, arguments, and counterarguments surrounding the case, which also involves the disappearance of two ladies, Celine and Afiba after their trip to visit the said Andrew in Aba, Abia State, for which he was alleged to be responsible. In light of the public interest…

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By Miriam Humbe In a solemn, yet vital ceremony, the Nigeria Police Force has distributed cheques for the Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme to 563 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased Police Officers from the 2018/2019, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 Insurance Policy years. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. Humsimedia gathered that this was as part of the determination of the current administration to honouring the memory and sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who dedicated their lives to the service and protection…

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By Miriam Humbe The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage concluded its assignment and submitted its Report to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had inaugurated a 37-Member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Minimum Wage Act, 2019. The Committee was tasked with the responsibility of recommending a new…

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, a staff of the Nigeria Immigration Service for committing a travelling passport fraud. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The Commission had arraigned the convict before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on a four-counts charge bordering on gratification, conferment of corrupt advantage and cheating contrary to extant provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000…

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In furtherance of his establishment of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC) and to bring clarity to the functions of the office within the climate and green economy ecosystem, President Bola Tinubu has approved the terms of reference for the pioneering office of SPEC. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. By the President’s directive, the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action shall be: (1) The lead negotiator on climate-related matters…

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