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FG Promotes Massive 32,361 Personnel in Immigration, NSCDC, Fire and Correctional Services
FG Promotes Massive 32,361 Personnel in Immigration, NSCDC, Fire and Correctional Services
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 32,361 personnel across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NSC) and the Federal Fire Fire Service (FFS).
All services within the Ministry of Interior.
The promotion is said to be unprecedented in the annals of the ministry against its previous promotion exercises, thereby a remarkable achievements and milestone for the ministry.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by the the Comptroller General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi at a press briefing on Friday night, gave the breakdown of the promotion in the various service as: NIS, 4,598, NSCDC, 21,398, FFS, 1,680, NCS, 4,498.
The Minister expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, for his concern for the welfare of Nigerian workers, noting that the 2023 promotion was indeed a departure from its previous ones because of the high number of personnel involved in the promotion exercise.
He said the promotion was triggered off by President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda mantra and the dividend of democracy of the present administration.
“This is very unprecedented. We would like to thank President Bola Tinubu for his support and concern given to the Ministry through the Minister and this is part of the dividend of democracy on the Renewed Hope Agenda drive,” he added.
Congratulating the recipients, he charged the various personel from all the services to give their best to the service of their fatherland, urging them to always think of what they can do for their country and not what their country can do for them.
FG Promotes Massive 32,361 Personnel in Immigration, NSCDC, Fire and Correctional Services
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
By: Zagazola Makama
About 200 vigilante men from Nasarawa State have arrived in Ibbi, Niger State, to support local security agencies in maintaining law and order, the Niger State Police reported.
The vigilante were deployed at about 4:18 p.m. on Feb. 8 that the vigilantes were deployed in compliance with directives from the Executive Governor of Niger State.
The arrival of the additional security personnel aims to strengthen joint operations with local vigilantes and police to manage security challenges in Ibbi and its environs.
Monitoring of the situation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated.
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
Two killed, one injured in IED explosion in Chikuba in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons were killed and another injured following the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) along Kudodo–Kampani Community Road.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Feb. 7 at about 7:30 p.m., when three men – Haruna, 40; Ishayaku, 36; and Sunday Joshua, 35, all of Chikuba village – riding a motorcycle ran into the device, triggering the explosion.
Haruna and Ishayaku died on the spot, while Sunday Joshua sustained injuries and was rushed to Shekwoiyha Divine Primary Health Care Center, Erena, for treatment.
The scene was visited by police, and the case has been referred to the Bomb Disposal Unit for further investigation and necessary action.
Two killed, one injured in IED explosion in Chikuba in Niger
Father attacks daughters in home, victims hospitalized in Ekiti
By: Zagazola Makama
Two young girls were injured in an attempted murder at their home on Olele Street, Ise Ekiti, after being attacked by their father early on Thursday morning.
It was gathered that Boluwatife Jegede, 15, and her younger sister, Ife Jegede, 10, were asleep in their room when their father, Akinwumi Jegede, 60, allegedly brought out a knife and inflicted a wound on Boluwatife’s neck.
Ife also sustained an injury on the right side of her face. According to the report, there was no prior disagreement in the household before the attack.
Upon receiving the report, police visited the scene and the victims were immediately rushed to St. John and Mary Hospital, Ise Ekiti, where they are receiving treatment. The suspect reportedly fled the scene and is currently at large.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is investigating the incident, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the father.
Father attacks daughters in home, victims hospitalized in Ekiti
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
Security forces in Niger rescue three kidnapped victims in Mashegu LGAz
Two killed, one injured in IED explosion in Chikuba in Niger
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