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  • Navy probes officer over allegation of abduction

    The Nigerian Navy has reacted to allegation of abduction levelled against one of its officers, Commander O A Oyetoyan, saying it has contacted the individual concerned and investigations on the matter on-going.

    A statement by the Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore Ayo Olugbode said the “NN abhors and takes matters of assault seriously.”

    Commodore Olugbode said: “The attention of the Nigerian Navy (NN) has been drawn to a tweet on the official twitter handle of the NN by one Mr Ajayi Adesanmi who allegedly accused a Naval Officer identified as Commander OA Oyetoyan of abducting his wife and issuing threats to his family members.

    “This is to inform the general public that the NN abhors and takes matters of assault seriously. Consequently, the NN has contacted the individuals concerned and investigations with other security agencies are ongoing on the case.

    “The Nigerian Navy is assuring the general public that it will not hesitate to mete severe sanctions on any personnel found to have compromised the rights of any citizen.”

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  • SERVICOM necessary for reform coordination, service improvement – Ahmed

    SERVICOM necessary for reform coordination, service improvement – Ahmed

    The SERVICOM committee for reform coordination and service improvement of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has been inaugurated by Dr Shehu Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary.

    In a statement by the ministry’s Director of Information, Mr Tony Ohaeri, in Abuja on Friday, he disclosed that Ahmed commended SERVICOM for taking its rightful place in improving service delivery to Nigerians.

    Ahmed assured the Committee of management’s support and urged it to work with other stakeholders in the ministry to initiate measure towards enhancing service delivery in the Ministry.

    He urged members of the committee to re-dedicate themselves and work as a team to bring about positive changes in the Ministry.

    Earlier, Mrs Nnenna Akajemili, acting National Coordinator of SERVICOM, stated that the inauguration of the Ministerial SERVICOM Committee in the Ministry was in line with the institutionalisation of SERVICOM Principles.

    She noted that the inauguration comes in the most auspicious time when President Muhammadu Buhari is working towards ensuring change in the Nigerian public service, and most, especially in the agriculture sector.

    “ I hope the inauguration of a SERVICOM Committee in the Ministry will bring about a positive change and improvement in productivity and strategies that will lead to better service delivery in the Ministry.

    “The public expects accountability and transparency in the use of resources, and would, therefore, measure Government performance based on the quality of services delivered,” she said.

  • Buhari mourns State House Information chief Abuah

    Buhari mourns State House Information chief Abuah

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday mourned the death of the Director of Information, State House, Mr. Justin Onuorah Abuah, who died on Sunday in Abuja.

    A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said President Buhari has sent a condolence message to the bereaved family.

    Abuah, who was born on January 29, 1959, was fondly called O.J, by friends and associates.

    The statement said: “The late Abuah had a long and rich career at the Presidency, where he served seven past Nigerian leaders since 1986 when he joined the State House media office from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

    “His many colleagues, friends and admirers will fondly remember him as the man behind several presidential statements and speeches and he demonstrated a rare sense of calmness and candour in service.

    “A native of Asaba, Oshimili South local government area of Delta State, O.J is survived by his wife, Loretta and three children – Chinedum, Chike and Amaechi.

    The statement said Abuah’s burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.

  • Navy arrests major logistics supplier to Avengers

    Navy arrests major logistics supplier to Avengers

    The Nigerian Navy (NN) has said it had arrested a suspected member of the Niger Delta Avengers.

    This is contained in a statement signed by its Director of Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, and made available to newsmen in Abuja.

    According to Ezekobe, the suspect who was picked up on July 11 at about 11 a.m. is believed to be a major logistics supplier to the group which had claimed responsibility for attacks on NNPC and Chevron pipelines in the region.

    “The arrest was made following a confessional statement obtained from an earlier arrested suspect who gave details of the involvement of other collaborators in the attacks.

    “Preliminary investigations also revealed that the suspect recently supplied 10 batteries, five large coils of wire and other materials purportedly used for the attacks,” the director said.

    The NN said it would continue to partner with sister security agencies and members of the public to eliminate all forms of economic sabotage such as vandalisation of pipelines and piracy.