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From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetekun, has unveiled the Police Insurance Company Ltd aimed at securing the future of the families of Police officers and Nigerians at large. Speaking at the unveiling event in Abuja on Monday, the IGP said the concept of establishing the insurance company was conceived six years ago and expressed happiness that it is coming to realiality now. The IGP further said that the company is structured to provide global insurance services to groups and individuals both within and outside the country. While speaking, the Force Insurance Officer, CSP Lydia Ameh, explained that the insurance company will not only focus on the police but will be open to the public as well. Meanwhile, the IGP also decorated 26 newly promoted senior officers, who were recently elevated by the Police Service Commission (PSC). Among the newly decorated officers include 11 assistant inspectors general of police and...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHEL ReportersNews: Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, Chairman of the House Committee on Banking Regulations, has called for greater public understanding of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) independence as a cornerstone of economic stability.  He delivered this message during a speech at the CBN Legal Services Department’s Retreat Gala Night on December 18, 2024.   Speaking on the theme *“Independence and Autonomy of the Central Bank of Nigeria – Enhancing Public Understanding,”* El-Rufai emphasized the critical role of the CBN in stabilizing Nigeria's economy.  He highlighted how the Bank’s independence allows it to implement long-term policies aimed at controlling inflation, stabilizing prices, and promoting sustainable economic growth.   El-Rufai underscored the need to balance the CBN's autonomy with transparency and accountability.  Citing the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), he descr...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has condemned the alarming state of hunger and desperation in Nigeria, emphasizing the devastating impact of poor governance and an inadequate response to rising poverty levels. Reacting to the tragic stampedes that claimed dozens of lives across the country during food distribution events, Rafsanjani described the incidents as heartbreaking reflections of the severe hardship Nigerians are enduring. “This is a clear indication that Nigerians are facing very difficult times under this administration,” he said. “Unfortunately, the government appears detached from the realities on the ground and has failed to take the necessary steps to address a situation they helped to escalate. While these tragic incidents have been reported, many more may be occurring unnoticed as people are desperately hungry.” In Abuja, a stampede during a food ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  In a grandeur display of festive cheer, the Nigeria Police Force hosted the 2024 Christmas Carol of 9 Lessons in Abuja, bringing together government dignitaries, officers, and members of the public in a joyful celebration of the yuletide season. The event, was held at the new Police Resource centre, Jabi, Abuja on Friday. To many, this year’s carol was spiritually uplifting and memorable occasion as the police ushered in the festive season with hymns, prayers, and thanksgiving. The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye let the exhortation and prayers, He took his sermon from the book of Mathew Chapter 1 verse 18 to 23, commended the Nigeria Police Force for organising such an auspicious Carol Service, which according to him is one of the best Night Carol Services he has ever seen. Pastor Adeboye said the carol them, "Emmanuel" is a very heavy topic because its consisting of three major words, that is, ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHEL ReportersNews :The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. This was disclosed during a press conference on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. The IGP said the trend is worrisome and calls for urgent concerns to save the lives of citizens of the country, especially the vulnerable youths and the elderly.  He said the warning follows a series of tragic incidents that highlight the urgent need for a more structured and effective approach to delivering aid to vulnerable communities and members of the public in general.  The FPRO recalled that, on the 18th of December 2024, a tragic incident had occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede at a children’s fun fair resulted in the deaths of at least 35 children and left many others cr...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The  Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA) President, Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, has emphasized the vital importance of goodwill, unity, and growth within the nation during the recent POWA Annual Convention held in December 2024, at the POWA National Secretariat, Mambila Barracks, Abuja. In a statement signed on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja noted that, the Convention which spanned a period of 3 days, from the 5th-7th of December, served as an avenue for the empowerment of scores of women and children of police families.  According to him, during the Conference, the POWA President highlighted the commitment to empowering not only the wives of police officers but also the broader populace through valuable skills training and acquisition programs reminiscing on the success of the POWA 60th anniversary which saw the graduation of 110 participants from the POWA Skills Acqu...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters DHQ, says it's troops have arrested a high profile terrorists identified as Hamisu Sale aka Master and Abubakar Muhammad during separate operations conducted in North Central theatre of operation The Military also said troops in the North West theatre of operation, arrested another high profile and  notorious terrorist identified as Bako Wurgi, the terror leader is linked to the murder of the Sokoto Monarch and a staunch ally of wanted high profile  terrorist Bello Turji's.  In a statement signed on Friday by the Director, Defence Media Operations DMO, Maj-Gen Edward Buba in Abuja. According to the statement the arrested terrorist leader, Bako Wurgi, eventually succumbed to gun shot injuries sustained during the fire fight. "He nevertheless provided valuable intelligence to support troops operations before he died". The statement also stated that during the week under review, troops neutralised 212 and ...