By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. This further demonstrated their commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizenry and ensuring the security of communities across the theatre of operations. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Join Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The first incident occurred on June 18, 2026, when troops responded to…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), commenced a two-day training programme for officers and men of NCS on the Federal Government’s new tax policies, as part of efforts to ensure that personnel fully understand their obligations under the country’s evolving tax system. The training, which began on Wednesday, 17, and ended on Thursday, 18 June 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, attracted members of the Management Team, Comptrollers, Superintendents and other junior cadres. Declaring the training open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Deputy…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, June 19, 2026, organised a specialised training programme on surveillance and intelligence gathering for its operatives. This was part of efforts to strengthen investigative capacity and enhance intelligence-led operations. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The training was conducted in collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS. It underscored the commitment of both agencies to deepening inter-agency cooperation, knowledge sharing, and professional development in the fight against economic and financial crimes. The acting Zonal…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two wooden boats conveying illegally mined black sand and arrested 13 suspects in Bayelsa State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. This was yet another recorded operational success in its efforts to curb the illegal exploitation of natural resources. The operation was conducted by Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO following credible intelligence on the movement of boats suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities within the coastal communities of Brass Local Government Area. Acting on the intelligence, naval personnel intercepted the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intercepted approximately 103,500 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, in Rivers State. The seizure was made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER under Operation DELTA SENTINEL during a routine security patrol around the APS Limited Jetty in Woji, Rivers State. This information was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho. Humsi Media Online gathered that the discovery uncovered a major link in the illicit petroleum distribution network. The statement said that naval operatives observed a wooden…
By Miriam Humbe The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has successfully overseen the conduct of the 2026 Promotion Exercise for over 10,005 personnel, comprising 3597 Intermediate Rank Officers and 6,408 Junior Officers across the country. Osondu Ohaeri, the Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The promotion exercise, one of the largest in the history of the Corps, was driven by cutting-edge Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms deliberately deployed to guarantee transparency, fairness, credibility, and inclusiveness throughout the process. The technology driven approach eliminated bottlenecks, enhanced operational…
By Miriam Humbe The National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) has announced plans to commemorate the 2026 World Hydrography Day (WHD) on June 20 in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. The event will focus on advancing modern ocean-data services and promoting safer navigation, maritime security, and sustainable Blue Economy development through improved sharing of hydrographic information. The Chief Executive Officer of the NHA, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. He said Nigeria’s 2026 WHD celebration, scheduled to take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, aligns with the International Hydrographic Organisation’s (IHO) global agenda and will…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic collaboration, intelligence sharing and operational synergy in the fight against economic and financial crimes, as well as other threats to national security. This reassuring commitment was made on Thursday, June 18, 2026, when the Acting Zonal Director of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Adebayo Adeniyi, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, has called its first witness, Deputy Superintendent of EFCC, DSE Unyime P. Moses in the trial of Edidiong Nsidore James, accused of romance scam. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Moses told Justice Maurine Oyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, that the evidence of James’ alleged involvement in the $41,000 love scam was discovered in his mobile phone. Explaining further, the witness stated that the communication between the defendant and his…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, continued on Thursday, June 18, 2026 before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, Iliya John Iyakwari, denied under cross-examination by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, that there is an extract of the Federal Executive Council meeting of May 21, 2003, different from the one, marked Exhibit EFCC 3K which he certified and was tendered in evidence by the prosecution. Agunloye…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has said the Scheme would continue to produce the generation of youths that would shape Nigeria’s economic future. He also reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development through digital solutions. The NYSC helmsman said this on Thursday in his remarks at the 2026 edition of National Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (YEEP) programme which held in Abuja. It was themed: “Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Courage and Impact”. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps has taken another bold initiative to expose Corps Members to financial literacy, stock trading and savings investment. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu made the move during his visit to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) in Lagos where he also witnessed the closing gong ceremony. General Nafiu said the collaboration between NYSC and the Nigerian Capital Market ecosystem would afford Corps Members to understand the concept of stock business. He said that…