By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called on governments, corporate bodies and philanthropists to support the orientation camp cultural carnival and other initiatives of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. The Minister made the call as the Special Guest of Honour during the cultural carnival staged by the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members at the NYSC FCT Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Art, Culture,…
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By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (KWASEMA), has conducted a joint on-the-spot assessment following the recent bandits’ attack on Woro and Nuku Communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Manzo Ezekiel, Head of NEMA’s Press Unit, Abuja disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The assessment was carried out with the aim of determining the extent of damage and identifying the immediate humanitarian needs of affected persons in the communities. NEMA had earlier delivered some relief items to support the immediate efforts of the Kwara…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria and the United States have deepened their security partnership during the US Africa Command Commander, General Anderson’s visit to Abuja, between February 8–9, 2026. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. During the visit, Gen Anderson was received by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (Retired); Chief of Defence Staff Gen Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu and other senior officials where he discussed shared security interests and the two nation’s partnership in countering terrorist…
By Nana Musa The Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have commenced the rollout of the Data Recapture Self-Service Platform (PENCAP), withdrawals. This is contained in a statement by the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOP) Management in Abuja on Wednesday. The management said that the platform would enable eligible Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders to conveniently update their personal records remotely, without the need to visit PFA offices. According to the statement, PENCAP is targeted at RSA holders who joined the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) on or before July 1, 2019 and are yet to complete the data recapture exercise.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida re-affirmed the commitment when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja at the weekend. Speaking during the LTA’s visit, Maida, who was represented by the Director of Corporate Planning, Strategy and Risk Management at…
INTRODUCTION News of the decision of a British Tribunal in respect of a property situate in London, the UK’s capital, whose ownership was disputed has gained much publicity since it was delivered in the second week of September 2025. For legal reasons, the charges brought against prominent lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, based on same is the most that can be said of it as no arraignment was made before Hon. Justice Kekemeke of the High court of the FCT, Abuja, sitting in Maitama. Accordingly, this intervention will be limited to interrogating the common, but false belief (even in legal…
By Miriam Humbe In a strategic effort to strengthen Nigeria’s response to evolving security challenges through sustained international defence collaboration, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General OO Oluyede today, 6 February 2026, received Dr Richard Montgomery, the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria at Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The CDS appreciated the United Kingdom for its enduring partnership with the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), particularly in the areas of Professional Military Education (PME), specialised training and operational capacity development. He noted that such cooperation…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a response team to assess and coordinate intervention activities following the recent bandit attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, directed the team from the Agency’s Minna Operations Office, which covers Kwara State, to temporarily relocate to the affected areas to conduct a detailed on-the-ground assessment of the situation and the needs of the impacted communities. The assessment is being carried out in collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and relevant security…
Caption: L – R; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC, and Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, NCC, during the singing of the Memorandum of Understanding between NCC and NDPC, on the 5th February 2026 at the NCC Headquarters, Abuja. By Miriam Humbe In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of…
***Assures Perpetrators Will Be Apprehended The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the violent attack that occurred on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, which has sadly resulted in the confirmed death of 75 persons. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Kwara State, over this deeply painful and tragic incident. The IGP reassures the public that the Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its responsibility to protect lives and property, and will continue to…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) expresses profound shock over the tragic loss of innocent lives in the recent cowardly terrorist attacks on Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) commends the indomitable Nigerian spirit exhibited by various Nigerian communities that have been targeted by terrorists. This remarkable spirit was again exhibited by the resilient people of Woro and neighbouring communities who stood firm against violent coercion and refused to abandon their way of life and constitutional loyalty despite threats. The AFN mourns with the families of those who have lost…
The Defence Headquarters has noted recent media reports and public speculation suggesting the presence or deployment of United States troops in Nigeria. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to state that Nigeria maintains a long-standing and structured security partnership with the United States. This cooperation is rooted in mutual respect and focuses on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism and transnational threats. All engagements are conducted in full respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty and in accordance with existing bilateral frameworks. As part of this ongoing partnership,…