…As Police Reaffirms Prosecution of Chioma, No Sentiment In Law The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the Erisco Tomato matter. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Police said that the involvement of Mrs. Chioma warranted scrutiny as she stands accused of violating some salient parts of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 as preliminary investigations conducted have unearthed compelling evidence indicating Mrs. Chioma’s alleged role in the violation of extant laws, particularly those related to the proper use…
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…As IGP Optimistic of Better Policing System in Nigeria The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, representing Nigeria with distinction at the 14th World Police Summit in Dubai, actively engaged in the summit’s proceedings, showcasing Nigeria’s commitment to international policing standards. In a significant development, following the summit, IGP Egbetokun was warmly received at the Dubai Police Headquarters on March 8th by Lt. Gen. Abdulla Khalifa Obaid Al Marri, the esteemed Commander-In-Chief of Dubai Police, and the Dubai Management team. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has inaugurated the Committee on the implementation of the recommendations on the review of reports and White Papers on Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions. Director Information, OSGF, Segun Imohiosen revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, inaugurated the Committee on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Akume stressed that the implementation of the White Papers on the report which would involve the merger, relocation, subsuming or scrapping of some Parastatals, Agencies, and Commissions was aimed at reducing…
The Council of Former Permanent Secretaries, (CORFEPS) has conferred the Grand Patron of CORFEPS on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of activities marking its week. Director, Information, Segun Imohiosen revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At the investiture, the President who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, thanked the Council for the award conferred on him. He described it as a commendable decision that demonstrated a collective determination by tested technocrats and professions, to engage meaningfully with government. Tinubu assured that his administration was committed to address myriads of…
Representative of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) MD/CE, Bello Hassan, Executive Director Corporate Services, Mrs. Emily C. Osuji receives the “Financial Institution of the Year 2023 Award” from Silverbird TV Head Business Desk, Mr. David Ubabudike at the 2023 Silverbird Awards held in Lagos.
…. Orders Them To Enter Defence By Miriam Humbe Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has overruled the no case submission made by Professor Cyril Ndifon and his lawyer, Barrister Sunny Anyanwu in the case instituted against them by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). ICPC’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Commission is prosecuting Ndifon and Anyanwu over alleged sexual misconduct and attempt to perverse the cause of justice contrary to Sections 8, 18 and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act,…
By Miriam Humbe The Benue State government has ordered security agencies in the State to commence the full implementation of the state’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law (2017). Sir Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The order is coming after the State Security Council a few weeks ago, gave herders a 14 days ultimatum to return their cattle to wherever they came from, if they were not willing to practice ranching. Addressing newsmen during a press briefing at the old Banquet…
By Miriam Humbe Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike has said that the University network programme of the Agency was aimed at promoting early weather and Climate warnings to farmers around the university’s vicinity in order to boost agricultural yields. Professor Anosike said this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between NiMet and Greenfield University, Kaduna State, on Monday. He charged the relevant parties to the MoU to endeavour to fulfill all obligations contained in therein. Anosike said: “NiMet is exploring more avenues to reach Nigerian farmers. “This will…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has advocated for protection of the digital ecosystem globally, emphasizing the need to guard against cyber threats and safeguard data integrity on wildlife species. The Minister made the advocacy at the commemoration of the 2024 World Wildlife Day on Tuesday in Abuja . The event was themed: “Connecting people and planet: Exploring Digital Conservation”. *Ibrahim Haruna* Head, Press and Public Relations Unit Balarabe said that the technological advancement had offered unprecedented opportunities to enhance conservation efforts and forge deeper connections between humanity and the natural ecosystem. He said: “We must…
By Miriam Humbe Following public outcry on alleged illegal and illicit transactions through Point-Of-Sale (POS) machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives, the Nigeria Police Force has banned the use of POS machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within Police stations and other Police facilities nationwide. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The ban was aimed at preserving the integrity and security of police operations, forestalling perceived corrupt practices, as well as clearing the Commands/Formations of possible criminal intrusion under…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured of the commitment of his leadership to improved welfare package for every officer of the Nigeria Police Force in all areas. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The IGP disclosed this while commissioning a new block of wards and a physiotherapy department building at the Police Hospital, Eleyele, Ibadan on Sunday 3rd March, 2024. The commissioning was part of the drives towards improved welfare for all officers of…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has praised the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) for its significant achievements in safeguarding depositors from the adverse impacts of bank failures. Director, Communication & Public Affairs of the NDIC, Bashir A. Nuhu revealed this in a statement to the press. He commended NDIC for consistently supporting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in overseeing the banking sector and contributing to the stability of the nation’s financial system. The Minister gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Management of the Corporation in Abuja. He said…