Author: Saint Augustine

Sequel to the receipt of allegation and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered an internal review of the allegations. The Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the pursuit of justice and strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners. Mba, however, assured that further development on the case would…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a forensic investigation into reports that the United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has linked head of IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari to international fraudster, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi. The Party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan stated that the revelation of the involvement of Kyari, the head of Nigeria’s intelligence response unit, as a receiver of proceeds of international fraud was worrisome, disturbing and a stain on the integrity of the nation. “It is indeed disquieting that the integrity of our nation…

As the world marks the 2021 Day Against Trafficking In Persons on July 30, the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) has urged governments in Africa to pay more attention to the social security schemes to stem the tide of human trafficking on the continent. The global media body with over 300 journalists covering migration across the continents is hosting its 3rd global migration summit in partnership with the Altec Global Inc., Toronto, Canada and others at the Niagara Falls in the country between November 29 and December 6, this year. The President of JIFORM, Ajibola Abayomi in a statement…

The Nigerian Ports Authority on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is ready to nurture the country’s economic relations with the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, most especially in the areas of port and shipping operations in order to strengthen the capacities of both countries to participate competitively in global and regional trade. Acting Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko made the disclosure while receiving a delegation from the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire who paid him a courtesy visit at the NPA corporate headquarters in Marina, Lagos. The NPA Boss stated that the Nigerian Government under the…

The erstwhile Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, represents the Igbo Spirit because of his determination to succeed, despite all odds, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said. In a message to mark Prof. Soludo’s 61st birthday, Governor Willie Obiano said that Soludo has achieved so much despite losing his mother at the callow age of eight and having a father who was a mere driver in a local company. “This is a typical Igbo story: a determination to not only succeed but also excel in different endeavours”, declared the governor in a statement given to…

The Grand Patron of the National Association of Online Security Reporters (NAOSRE), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd.) has resumed as Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. The former Chief of Army Staff resumed on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was eminently and flamboyantly received with full protocol by Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic of Benin. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary also used the occasion to present his letter of credence to President Patrice Talon in Cotonou, Benin Republic Capital. President Patrice Talon who obviously exuded confided on the renewed and strengthened bilateral relationship with Nigeria following…

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has applauded officers and men of the Lagos State Police command for their efforts and strategies put in place towards peaceful and credible conduct of Local Government Councils and Local Council Development Authorities elections in the state last weekend. According to CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the Command’s spokesman, Odumosu made the commendation during the Commissioner’s lecture with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Departments and Tactical Commanders, held at POWA Hall, Oduduwa Ikeja-Lagos where the conduct of the election was appraised. The Police boss was particular about the proactive measures put…

Following the announcement made by Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited to commence a special storage waiver promo with effect from Monday 26th July, 2021, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has applauded the Management of the organization for making what it called laudable offer. The President of the association, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite who made the position of APFFLON on the development known in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday said that the waiver would in no doubt encourage those who had abandoned their vehicles within the given time range to take delivery of the…

…Signs MoU with Katsina State, four others to follow soon The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has said that it has through its Small and Medium Enterprise Department developed a programme to partner with states willing to work with it to help small scale industries build their capacities. The Director General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim who disclosed this at a one day SON capacity building workshop for journalists held in Lagos on Tuesday with the theme, “Improved Synergy to Promote Standardization”, stated that they had gone round to governors around the country who had donated lands to the organization…

…Says POF a task that must be achieved totally The founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam has commended the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) for commencing the issuance of membership certificate to freight forwarders. Aniebonam who gave the commendation in a statement he made available to our correspondent in Lagos on Tuesday, observed that CRFFN had commenced the process of deepening its relevance in the ports industry as a regulator of freight forwarding practitioners of Nigeria. According to him, the development had been epitomised by the new order necessitating…