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NAICOM Hails Passage of New Insurance Bill by 10th Senate

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has lauded the Senate following the passage of the new Insurance Consolidated Bill. NAICOM which said it warmly welcomes the passage noted that it is optimistic that the legislation will unlock the growth, prosperity, and potentials of the insurance sector. The commission in a statement said the passage of the Bill has marked a significant milestone in the country's efforts to revamp the insurance industry after nearly two decades. The Commission believes […]

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Police Commissioner Launches Weapon and Riot Control Training for FCT Officers

By Oluwakemi Kindness In a bold move to enhance the efficiency and discipline of officers, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, has initiated a Tactical Training Refresher Course for all officers and men under his command. The comprehensive program, personally launched by CP Disu, commenced with officers directly attached to him, exemplifying his dedication to leading by example. According to a statement by the command the training is designed to be conducted in phases, ensuring that all […]

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2025 budget: Nigeria’s Fiscal Realities Warrant Critical Reflection says Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday tasked the government on the need to reflect on the fiscal realities of Nigeria’s economy, especially the budget-population ratio of the country, when Nigeria is compared with other countries in Africa. This is as he noted that the Tinubu's administration has taken bold and decisive steps to reform the economy in the past 18 months. Speaker Abbas who stated this while giving his vote of thanks […]

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African First Ladies Peace Missions Advocate Women Inclusion in Peace Building

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African First Ladies Peace Missions (AFLPM), has expressed it firm believe that increasing women's inclusion and voice gives the World's quest for peace the best chance of success. Vice President (AFLPM), Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, who stated this noted that without women's involvement there can be no peace, and without peace there is no sustainable and inclusive development. Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, who doubles as the First Lady of the Republic of […]

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About 100 Kpaduma Residents Benefit from Democracy Radio’s Medical Outreach

By: Julian Adetinuyo No fewer than 100 residents of Kpaduma II community, Guzape, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have benefitted from a free medical outreach organized by NILDS Democracy Radio in collaboration with Skipper EyeQ and LIMI Hospital. The General Manager of Democracy Radio, Mrs. Uju Nwachukwu, said the initiative was aimed at providing essential health services to vulnerable women and children who lack access to regular medical care. "The outreach included free eye checks, blood pressure monitoring, distribution of clothing […]

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Speaker Abbas Advocate Non-kinetic Strategies to Addressing Nigeria’s Security Challenges

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says non-kinetic strategies are capable of deescalating the various security crises in Nigeria. This is as he noted that social and economic inequalities are part of the factors causing security challenges. Speaker Abbas made this known in his keynote address at the Workshop for Security-Based Committees on Non-Kinetic Strategies to Combat Insecurity and Terrorism in Nigeria, which was organised by the House in partnership with a German organisation, […]

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Written/Oral Examinations to Become Pre-requisite for Police Promotion says PSC Boss

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising of 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. Their promotion, followed a written and oral examination at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission on Monday 16th December 2024. Chairman of the PSC, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Hashimu Argungu, said […]

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NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn Meth, Loud Christmas shipments in auto parts from Canada

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season. The strong synthetic strain of cannabis concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, the NDLEA said was intercepted by it's operatives, at the Tincan seaport in Lagos after months of intelligence-driven tracking of the cargoes across three continents. Two businessmen: Nwanolue Emeka and Friday Ogbe have been arrested […]

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Minister of Police Affairs Commits to Adequate Infrastructure for Internal Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Divisional Police Headquarters and six Rank and File Quarters by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). The construction will directly enhance the security of the Mpape environment in the Bwari area council of the Federal Capital City. The Minister who was represented at the groundbreaking by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yusuf Abubakar Argungu commended the effort […]

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