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PHOTOS: Osinbajo Takes VP-elect Shettima on Villa Familiarisation Tour Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo received the Vice-President-elect Senator Kashim Shettima for a familiarisation tour of the Vice Presidential Wing at the Aso Rock Villa. Shettima, while addressing State House correspondents after the visit said, “At the invitation of Vice President Osinbajo, who is not only a friend but also a contemporary, I came here to exchange ideas on how to propel the nation forward. Out of courtesy, he personally guided me through the offices, and I must commend and express gratitude to him for extending such courtesy. It was indeed a cross-pollination of ideas. “President Tinubu will not have the luxury of time. As for myself, I don’t want to make presumptuous or grand claims, but based on my interactions with him, it is evident that we will hit the ground running from the very first day.”. More photos below.   

IGP ORDERS POSTING/REDEPLOYMENT OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS As Former Rivers CP moves to DFA ICT FHQ The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, in his effort to achieve maximum impact of community-based and strategic policing on the society, has ordered the posting of CP Okon Okon Effiong to head the Department of Finance and Administration ICT, Force Headquarters, Abuja; CP Zachariah A. Fera, fdc to Force Criminal Investigation (FCID) Annex Enugu, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka to Rivers State Command, and CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah to Cross River State Command. The IGP has tasked the Commissioners of Police to deploy all requisite assets in ensuring sanity, professional standards and discipline in all ramifications in their new places of assignment. He has further charged the senior police officers to effectively apply their wealth of experiences to improving existing structural arrangements towards achieving a citizen-focused and community-oriente...

PRESS RELEASE  In response, kindly quote: AAA.003/CPRU/NHQ/ABJ/VOL/05/09 Date: May 25, 2023 Head of News. NSCDC LICENSES 44 NEW PRIVATE GUARDS COMPANIES TO BOOST SECURITY.  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued operational licenses to 44 new Private Guard Companies (PGC) to boost national security. NSCDC Commandant General (CG), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, distributed the licences on Thursday at the NSCDC National headquarters, Sauka,  Abuja. Dr Audi while issuing the licenses, warned that it was not for business purposes alone but an opportunity to contribute their quota to the security of the nation. He said that ensuring national security was non-negotiable, adding that all guards must be vigilant while discharging their duties. “You are receiving your licence towards the end of a regime where we have some disgruntled elements threatening the unity and peace of this nation, so, your first assignment is to be vigilant during this period,"...

BUA Refinery Opens By 2024 200,000 barrels per day BUA Petroleum Refinery will commence full commercial operation in 2024. Giving graphic details on the economics of Nigeria’s second largest petroleum refining complex in Lagos at the weekend, Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, said the project was initiated against the backdrop of the huge amount of foreign exchange the nation spends importing refined petroleum products into the country. Rabiu who defended the sustainability of his Group’s investment in the various sectors of the economy, said the refinery project will meet the government’s economic diversification agenda in the long run, as new fuel standards continue to evolve in line with the climate crisis.  

DSS Issues Strict Warning Against Any Unruly Behavior, Protest That Could Disrupt May 29 It would be recalled that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) on 18th May, 2023 held a World Press Conference during which he announced activities for the Presidential inauguration. The major highlight of the activities is the swearing-in of the President on 29th May, 2023 in Abuja. On the same date, new Governors will also be inaugurated in most of the States. The Service is, however, aware of plans by subversive elements to disrupt the programmes in parts of the country. The aim is to undermine security agencies’ efforts at ensuring peaceful ceremonies as well as creating panic and fear among members of the public. Based on these, citizens, the media and Civil Society Organisations are advised to adhere strictly to security and civil protocols during the events. They are also urged to shun fake news, false alarms, skewed repo...

Governor Sule Dissolves Cabinet, Retains SSG, SSA On Governor's Office  ***  Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Thursday dissolved his cabinet ahead of his swearing-in on May 29, 2023.  He'll be sworn in alongside his deputy, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe for a second term of 4-years.  The Governor announced the dissolution during the valedictory session of the State Executive Council at the Government House, Lafia.  He however retained Barrister Muhammud Ubandoma Aliyu and Malam Muhammad Abubakar as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Governor's Office respectively.   

DASH Commences Laporoscopy Surgery *** The Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, Nasarawa State has commenced laporoscopy surgery.  The Head of Surgery Department, Dr. Odunze Odala who announced this on Thursday described the commencement as a landmark achievement which will pave the way to do greater things for the people of Nasarawa State. She lauded the Chief Medical Director, Dr Ikrama Hassan and his management staff for their dogedness in getting things done in the hospital.  Ms Odala however appealed for the training of doctors and nurses for effectiveness in the procedures. Also speaking, the Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Bamidele Omolabake, who performed the first Laporoscopic appendectomy, said the surgery is a minimal access surgery done without cutting the abdomen, with several advantages such as having a better vision of the patient's abdomen to make better diagnosis and better treatment outcome.  Mr Omolabake added that the surgery is less painful and sca...