By Miriam Humbe The Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, hosted the Academy Provost of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Professor BJ. Ajibuah, who visited the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The visit strengthened institutional relations and explored areas of mutual interest, particularly in meteorological training, research and capacity development. Discussions focused on integrating meteorological knowledge, weather and climate services into military training and operational planning to support informed decision-making. Both institutions also explored opportunities for specialised training, professional development, joint research and knowledge exchange to enhance their personnel’s technical capacity. During…
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By Miriam Humbe Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for deeper application of emerging technologies in Nigerian Navy operations. CNS Abbas made the call on Thursday while delivering the keynote address at the Nigerian Navy Research and Development Seminar 2026, themed: “Deepening the Application of Emerging Technologies for Operational Effectiveness.” The Nigerian Navy, according to CNA Abbas, is planning to establish a research institute and research and development cells across its commands to develop indigenous technologies, reduce operational costs and strengthen its combat capabilities The two day seminar features presentations by invited experts and…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for strengthened Nigeria–Rwanda defence cooperation in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) threat mitigation and victim care, Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency (CTCOIN), and professional military capacity development. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. General Shaibu made the call during a meeting with Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Minister Juvenal Marizamunda, in Kigali on Wednesday, 21st October, 2026, emphasising the strategic importance of shared expertise and specialised training in confronting evolving security threats and advancing regional stability. Lieutenant General Shaibu…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General O.O. Oluyede, on Wednesday hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Nigeria, His Excellency Mr Michał Cygan, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Ambassador Cygan commended the professionalism, resilience and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He noted that Nigeria’s strategic geographical position and sustained security engagements remain vital to peace and stability in West Africa and beyond. “Nigeria’s strategic position and sustained security engagements have continued to contribute significantly to peace…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Environment has stressed the need for enhanced environmental sanitation and personal hygiene as a means to stem the spread of the deadly ebola virus which unfortunately found its way into the country. The Environment Ministry issued a six-point public environmental health advisory, telling Nigerians to: *Keep Your Environment Spotlessly Clean * Practice Good Hand Hygiene Always *Ensure Food And Water Safety *Disinfect Your Surroundings *Handle Waste Safely *Report Immediately The Federal Ministry of Environment therefore advised Nigerians not to hide any suspected cases but to report any person with sudden high fever, vomiting,…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled an alleged pipeline vandalism attempt at Gou community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, apprehending a suspected pipe transporter during an intelligence-led operation on 20th October, 2026. Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu disclosed this in a statement issued on 21st October, 2026. According to the statement, the troops, while conducting a fighting patrol, received information about the activities of suspected pipeline vandals in the community. “On arrival at the reported location, the suspected vandals had…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency has urged Nigerians to stand steadfast in the midst of the reported case of ebola virus in the country. A message from Mrs Zubaida Umar, NEMA’s Director General on Wednesday advised Nigerians to remain calm, vigilant and follow official health advice and also avoid panic. Here’s A Full Text Of NEMA’s Message: Following the confirmation of a case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory, I wish to reassure Nigerians that the appropriate public-health authorities are fully engaged. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nigeria Centre…
By Miriam Humbe The United Nations Environment Programme said on Wednesday that with global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize the overshoot and return to the internationally agreed threshold by the end of this century. This is because after decades of not cutting emissions enough, the world will very soon pass the 1.5°C warming limit and it can no longer be avoided, according to the UN Environment Programme. This UNEP recommendation was contained in the Emissions Gap Report 2026: The Point of Return, published…
By Francis Atume, Makurdi The Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State governor,Tersoo Kula has disclosed that his principal is not bothered about the political gang-up against him by the so called rainbow coalition or the strategic partnership of the opposition. Kula who was reacting to comments credited to the factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State, Austin Agada, that the party will teach Governor Alia a political lesson during a media interaction with journalists yesterday in Makurdi,said the governor is aware of the gang-up but the development is not coming as a surprise to him.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, 19 October 2026, inaugurated the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Mentoring Mission at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The mission, themed: “Strengthening Nigeria Customs Service Capabilities to Effectively Detect and Disrupt Illicit Financial Flows,” aims to enhance the Service’s capacity to combat cross-border financial crimes. Funded by the United States Department of State, the four-week mission will run from 18 October to 13 November 2026. Activities will include visits to selected Customs formations in Lagos and key allied agencies, as well as…
By Miriam Humbe The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security partnership with Nigeria, with renewed focus on military cooperation, professional military education, institutional capacity building and enhanced operational effectiveness. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director, Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The commitment was reiterated when the recently appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Pete Vowles, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The British High Commissioner expressed appreciation for the enduring political, diplomatic and military…
The Action Alliance (AA) has taken note of the statement credited to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), warning staff of the Commission against partisanship ahead of the 2027 general elections. We commend the Chairman for finally waking up from slumber to the open secret that INEC staff across the states and at the headquarters are deeply compromised and partisan. However, with due respect to the Chairman, threats from Enugu will make no meaning if he cannot first clean the Augean stable at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja, which has become a marketplace…