Category: NATIONAL NEWS - Page 27

Apr

2024

OGUN WORKING VISIT: IGP Visits Akarigbo, Awujale, Other Traditional Rulers

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #Logistics, #OgunStateMurder

OGUN WORKING VISIT: IGP Visits Akarigbo, Awujale, Other TRADITIONAL RULERS • The Inspector General of police has assured his partnership, unrelenting support, and provision of additional logistics The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has, in continuation of his working visit to Ogun State, on Wednesday 17 April, 2024, met with traditional rulers including the Akarigbo of Remo Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adewale Ajayi, the Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Adetona. Similarly, the IGP met with other traditional rulers in the state, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. …

Apr

2024

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BREAKING: Edo House Of Assembly Impeach Deputy Gov, Shaibu

NATIONAL NEWS#PhilipShaibu

The Edo State House of Assembly has unanimously impeached the state’s deputy Governor,Philip Shaibu. The impeachment took place following weeks of quagmire with the Deputy Governor over some allegations against him. No sooner had the Assembly sent a notification of impeachment move against Shaibu than a panel was set up to investigate the issue and hear from the two parties involved. However, Shaibu did not appear before the panel in the last few sittings neither did he send any representative whereas the Assembly was represented.

Apr

2024

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TMB: Drive Cautiously, Adhere to Speed Limit, FRSC Lagos Advises Motorists

NATIONAL NEWS#NAOSNP, #NationalEmergency, #security, #SpeedLimit

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has advised motorists plying the newly rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge to drive cautiously and adhere strictly to recommended speed limit. The Sector Commander Corps Commander Babatunde Farinloye gave the advice at the re-opening ceremony of the bridge organised by the Federal Ministry of Works on Thursday where he was represented by Deputy Corps Commander Lucas Oguntade (DCC Operations FRSC LAGOS). Corps Commander Farinloye further noted as contained in a press statement e-signed by the Public Education Officer, Superintendent Route Commander, Bisi Sonusi, and made to the National Association of Online Security News…

Mar

2024

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MRA Challenges ThisDay Newspaper’s View that Court’s Order to Investigate Killing of Dele Giwa, other Journalists is ‘Vacuous’

NATIONAL NEWS#CommunicationsOfficer, #DeleGiwa, #IdowuAdewale, #Journalist, #MRA, #VacuousJudgementOnDeleGiwa

MRA Challenges ThisDay Newspaper’s View that Court’s Order to Investigate Killing of Dele Giwa, other Journalists is ‘Vacuous’ Mr. Idowu Adewale, MRA’s, Communications OfficerMedia Rights Agenda (MRA) has refuted a ThisDay newspaper’s article describing as “vacuous” the February 16, 2024 judgment by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja directing the Federal Government to investigate attacks against journalists, including the 1986 gruesome murder of the renowned journalist, Mr. Dele Giwa, as well as prosecute and punish the perpetrators of such attacks. In an unsigned article published on Sunday, February 25, 2024, titled “A Vacuous Judgment on Dele…

Mar

2024

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Pursue honour, integrity, Deputy Speaker, Kalu urges civil servants

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #CivilServant, #Integrity, #ThePublicPlatformBootcamp

…mulls use of app to address bureaucratic bottlenecks Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has admonished Nigerians in the civil and public service to pursue honour and integrity to sustain the glory of their career. Kalu gave the advise when he received the attendees of "The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB)" who are mainly youth at the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. The TPPSB is designed to equip the young people with the necessaryskills, knowledge, and motivation to pursue careers in public service. The exercise organized by the Covenant Nation convener, Pastor PojuOyemade…

Mar

2024

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Rep. Onuigbo applauds FG on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Rd project, others

NATIONAL NEWS#Ikwuano-Ikot-EkpeneRoad, #SamOnuigbo

Rep. Onuigbo applauds FG on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Rd project, others Former House of Representatives Member and Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Samuel Onuigbo, has expressed intense gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the progress of the ongoing rehabilitation of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. Speaking during an interactive session with newsmen in Umuahia, Abia State's capital, on Sunday, Onuigbo amidst euphoria, expressed utter satisfaction over the progress reports of the projects he facilitated. Hear him: "The federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserved recognition and…

Mar

2024

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‘There’s nothing like an accidental discharge’, NSCDC warns new recruits

NATIONAL NEWS#AccidentaDischarge, #NSCDC, #Recruitment

'There's nothing like an accidental discharge', NSCDC warns new recruits NSCDC has warned new recruits against accidental discharge, intimidation of citizens, saying there is nothing like that. The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Olusola Odumosu, on Thursday warned personnel of the Corps against accidental discharge, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Odumosu gave the warning at the passing out parade of the 532 officers of the 2022/2023 recruits after six months of rigorous training in Abuja. The commandant also charged the new personnel to be diligent in their duty,…

Feb

2024

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We’ve Delivered Fully Functional Data Collection, Registration Centre – Sen Gaidam

NATIONAL NEWS#Cybercrime, #CybercrimeActs, #PoliceServiceDepartment, #WAPIS, #WestAfricanPoliceInformationSystem

We've Delivered Fully Functional Data Collection, Registration Centre - Sen Gaidam The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has confirmed that the Data Collection and Registration Centre (DACORE), which is the heart of the progress of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS), is now fully functional.The Minister made the remarks, according to a statement signed by the Ministry's Deputy Director, Press, Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), during the opening ceremony of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) Programme Briefing held at the Cyber Crime Center, Central…

Feb

2024

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POCACOV: IGP Promises Second Chance For Criminals

NATIONAL NEWS#Criminality, #IGPKayode lEgbetokun, #PoliceCampaignAginstCultism, #security

POCACOV: IGP Promises Second Chance For Criminals The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youths, to take advantage of 'second chance' opportunities in the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) initiatives. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the National Coordinator of POCACOV, CSP Olabisi Okuwobi stated that, "The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youths, to take the advantage of 'second chance' opportunities in the Police Campaign Against Cultism and…

Feb

2024

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Constitutional Review: We will ensure every voice is heard-says Deputy Speaker, Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#ComstitutionalReview, #Rt.Hon.BenjaminOkezieKalu

Constitutional Review: We will ensure every voice is heard-says Deputy Speaker, Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that equal opportunities will be accorded to all Nigerians to contribute their quota in the ongoing efforts to shape Nigeria's future. Kalu gave the assurance while delivering his opening remarks at the inauguration of the Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives in Abuja on Monday. The Deputy Speaker who doubles as the Chairman of the Committee said that the committee will work diligently to realize its mandate within a reasonable timeframe. He…