In a sustained onslaught against criminals in Nasarawa State, police operatives attached to Nasarawa Division have arrested four armed robbery suspects and recovered exhibits. DSP Nansel Ramhan, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed for the CP, Nasarawa Police Command, Umar Shehu Nadada. Tha arrest was in reaction to a distress call that was received by the Divisional Police officer, Nasarawa Division, CSP Mohammed Padah that on 26/5/2024 at about 0240hrs, armed hoodlums attacked some student lodges and a Hotel in Gunki area of Nasarawa LGA where they injured two students of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), held a four-day training workshop for Regional WIGOS Centres in WMO Regional Association ( RA1 – West Central Africa) on Tuesday in Abuja. NiMet’s Director General and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike said that through the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS), National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) such as NiMet will be able to build observing capabilities, achieve better data coverage at national, regional,and global level, improve economic efficiency and close existing data gaps. The workshop which aimed at equipping participants with sufficient skills…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has commended the European Union (EU) for its various interventions in Nigeria. Professor Anosike was speaking when a delegation from the Directorate General- European Commission Humanitarian Office (DG-ECHO), paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Thursday. Professor Anosike welcomed the idea of the Directorate General-European Commission Humanitarian Office (DG-ECHO) partnering with NiMet in disaster risk reduction. Prof Anosike said: “The proposed partnership with the Directorate General- European Commission Humanitarian Office (DG-ECHO) in disaster risk reduction is good for…
The technical inspection team from the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afrexim Bank- the joint promoters for the Establishment of the African Energy Bank – AEB, completed their mission to validate Nigeria’s readiness to host the headquarters of the African Energy Bank (AEB), set to be established in July 2024. Following the first bidding round in early 2024, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Algeria were pre-qualified to proceed to the final round of bidding. These countries will compete for the right to host the Supranational Multilateral $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank, which will finance Africa’s hydrocarbon deposits of oil, gas,…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to create the enabling environment that would attract more investments to the oil and gas sector of the Nigerian economy. Lokpobiri stated this in his address to a delegation from Schlumberger (SLB) Ltd. led by its global Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olivier Le Peuch, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Thursday, 23rd May, 2024. He remarked that one of the cardinal objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was to unlock the potentials in the oil and gas…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the death of the former Minister of Labour & Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja, aged, 82. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations revealed this in a statement signed for the SGF. Afonja was appointed Minister of Labour and Productivity by the Chief Ernest Shonekan-led Interim National Government where he contributed immensely to the peaceful industrial harmony between government and labour unions. The SGF extolled the late former Minister as a technophile, a reformist in the financial industry and an…
…As Father Reunites With His Daughters The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has lauded the recent successful rescue of two minors who were victims of a heinous kidnapping incident that occurred on November 2022 in Jangebe, Zamfara State. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Armed bandits had invaded the residence of Honorable Aminu Ardo, abducting his wife and four young children. Their successful rescue after 19 months in captivity was a culmination of strategic initiatives and operational tactics implemented by the Nigeria Police Force. The Police…
Photo News: The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, received a courtesy call from the Technical Committee on Integrated Solution for the Enhancement of Security in Northern Nigeria, led by the Minister of Defense, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who was represented by Maj. Gen. A.T. Jibrin (Rtd). The meeting discussed the evaluation of the preparedness of all security agencies within the Nigerian security architecture to combat security issues in the North. The IGP emphasized the need for fair and equitable representation of various organizations and agencies, highlighting the importance of balanced collaboration to address the security challenges in the…
By Abdulkadir Ibrahim The appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) signals a new era of innovation and achievement, particularly in the ongoing distribution of food to vulnerable populations across Nigeria. Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March 2024, Mrs. Umar brings over two decades of experience in finance and corporate services to her new role. Her expertise in strategic transformation and modernization is expected to significantly enhance NEMA’s operations. Under Mrs. Umar’s leadership, NEMA has undertaken a groundbreaking initiative as part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, distributing…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume on Wednesday, unveiled the achievements of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in the past one year in office. Senator Akume was speaking in a welcome address at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates held at the National Press Center in Abuja. Among the achievements, was the launch of new healthcare facilities and the upgrade of existing ones, along with reforms in the nation’s educational system. Also, the challenging but very necessary Removal of Fuel Subsidy, a longstanding policy notorious for fostering corruption, inefficiency and imposing significant fiscal…
The Federal Government, through the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has expressed its commitment to deepening ties with the United Arab Emirate (UAE). Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Of luwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. Sen. Lokpobiri the commitment when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Monday. The Minister said that Nigeria would improve on its existing relationship with the UAE. He added that he has been interfacing with his counterpart in the UAE in…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). The President has also approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Engr. Woke, besides being an engineer, is an environmental specialist and politician. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering, and had served under the Environmental,…