By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 25,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in a dugout reservoir in the Oteghele general area of Delta State, extending its recent operational gains against suspected crude oil theft in the area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The discovery was made by NNS DELTA on 8 October 2026, following credible intelligence. The reservoir and its contents were handled in accordance with established procedures. The latest recovery brings the quantity of suspected crude oil uncovered by NNS DELTA in…
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By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded further operational successes with the arrest of terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destruction of three Improvised Explosive Devices, and the recovery of 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists in Zamfara State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danjah, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. On 8 October 2026, troops of Sector 1, acting on credible human intelligence, arrested one Yusuf Adamu at Kuyello in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State over his…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for sustained investment in indigenous space technology, research and innovation to strengthen national security and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). Major General Samaila Uba, the Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The CDS made the call on Friday, 9 October 2026, at the inaugural Defence Space Administration (DSA) Day Celebration held at General Leo Irabor Hall, under the theme: “Space Power and National Security”. The CDS commended the DSA’s achievements, particularly the launch of DelSat-1,…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has strengthened Nigeria’s counter-terrorism and internal security capabilities with the graduation of a full-fledged Special Forces battalion at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, 9 October 2026. Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The new battalion will enhance the Nigerian Army’s capacity to conduct specialised operations, penetrate difficult terrain and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks. The COAS noted that the Army’s expansion from 8 to 12 divisions requires commensurate specialised capabilities…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has reaffirmed the Theatre Command’s commitment to providing a secure and enabling environment for humanitarian operations, civilian protection and the restoration of livelihoods across the North East. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. He gave the assurance on Thursday, 8 October 2026, when he received the Deputy Head of Office, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), Mrs Patricia Mucheche, and…
As Africa’s climate ambitions increasingly confront the realities of financing, coordination and execution, attention is shifting to a harder question: how can commitments be translated into action that delivers measurable results for the continent? That question will be at the centre of the Africa Climate Forum (ACF) 2026, which will bring together policymakers, business leaders, climate practitioners, development institutions and other stakeholders on 13-14 October 2026 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. Organised by the Global Centre for Law, Business and Economy (GCLBE), the fourth edition of the Forum will be held under the theme: “Implementing in Lockstep: Public-Private…
By Miriam Humbe The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over seized consignments of harmful agricultural herbicides, Cannabis sativa and live ammunition to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), respectively. Superintendent of Customs, Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu, the Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday for the Customs Area Controller. The handing-over ceremony was conducted at the Command Headquarters, Birnin Kebbi, on 8 October 2026. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Conducting Internal Corruption Risk Analysis and Mapping (ICRAM), the ICRAM Handbook, and the Integrity Action Plan. CGC Adeniyi directed their immediate implementation across all zones, Commands, and units of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The Comptroller-General gave the directive on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, during a ceremony held at his office in the NCS Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja. As part of the milestone event, CGC Adeniyi also formally activated the ICRAM Steering Committee, cementing the Service’s systematic framework for identifying, assessing, and…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kebbi State, successfully repelled an attack by members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group on Forward Operating Base Maiyama. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The incident occurred in the early hours of 7 October 2026, when a large number of terrorists, operating on over 100 motorcycles and armed with assorted weapons, including General Purpose Machine Guns and Rocket-Propelled Grenades, launched an attack on…
By Miriam Humbe The National Coordinator of the Safe Schools Initiative, Hajiya Halima Iliya, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The visit was aimed at strengthening synergy between the Safe Schools Initiative and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the collective effort to secure learning environments across the country. The National Coordinator explained that the Safe Schools Initiative was established in 2014 following major attacks on schools across the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has been honoured with the AfriGEO Weather, Climate and Early Warning Services Award for its outstanding contributions to weather and climate services, early warning, and climate resilience through Earth observation. The award was presented on 7 October 2026 to the Director-General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, by the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, at the 10th AfriGEO Gala Dinner in Abuja as part of the activities marking the 10th AfriGEO Symposium. The AfriGEO Symposium is a leading African platform that advances the application…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 40,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in a large dugout reservoir during an anti-crude oil theft operation in the Oteghele general area of Delta State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The discovery was made by Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA (NNS DELTA) on 7 October 2026, following credible intelligence on suspected crude oil theft and related illicit activities within its Area of Operations. The recovered crude oil and the dugout reservoir were subsequently handled in accordance with established…