By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 16th October, 2026, undertook an unscheduled inspection of the project to assess the pace of work, construction standards and compliance with approved specifications at the construction site of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks Phase II and said it has recorded appreciable progress. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The inspection underscored the COAS’ determination to accelerate infrastructure development and address accommodation challenges facing Nigerian Army personnel and their families, in line with his Soldier First…
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By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for enhanced defence cooperation between Nigeria and Denmark to strengthen operational capabilities, intelligence sharing and technology-driven responses to emerging security threats. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Lt. Gen. Shaibu made the call on Friday, while receiving the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, alongside the Defence Attaché, Lt. Col. Henrik Laugesen, at Army Headquarters, Abuja. During the meeting, the COAS emphasised the importance of strategic international partnerships in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture…
By Miriam Humbe The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume (CON), has been honoured with the prestigious Christian Icon Award by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at its 50th Anniversary celebration. Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday.a Akume received the award on Saturday at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, during the Golden Jubilee of CAN, describing it as a humbling affirmation of faith, integrity, compassion, sacrifice and service. “I am deeply humbled and profoundly honoured to…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, to sustain the operational momentum against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, while maintaining the highest standards of discipline, resilience and professionalism in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations. Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The COAS gave the charge on Saturday, 17 October 2026, while addressing officers and soldiers at the 212 Tank Battalion Parade Ground, Maiduguri, Borno State, during…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State on 15 October 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. During the operations, troops of Sector 2 made contact with terrorists at Waria Forest and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising one terrorist and recovering two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles and other items. In a subsequent encounter at Sarma Village, troops…
By Miriam Humbe The sustained onslaught by the Armed Forces of Nigeria has forced scores of terrorist fighters and their family members to surrender to troops particularly in the North East. Elsewhere in the country, the Nigerian military have continued to win the fight against insurgency through operations that are overwhelming to criminal elements, aimed at restoring peace to all parts of the country. In Borno State, military operations by troops of Operation HADIN KAI have forced scores of terrorist fighters and their family members to surrender and also lay down their arms. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director Defence…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded significant operational outcomes in Rivers and Delta States, uncovering approximately 114,500 litres of petroleum products suspected to be linked to crude oil theft and illegal refining in Rivers State, while arresting 10 suspects in a joint anti-illicit drug operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. On 15 October 2026, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, acting on credible intelligence, discovered a suspected illegal refining site in the Orashi Forest, Ogbogolo…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of six nominees to the Senate for confirmation as National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A State House press release issued on Friday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the nominations were to fill existing vacancies created by expiring tenures. Those nominated as National Commissioners are: _ Dr Bala Bila – reappointed as North East representative – Prof. Mustapha Aliu – to replace Prof. Abdullahi Zuru (North West) – Bashir Muhammed Umar – to replace Prof.…
By Francis Atume, Makurdi The Senator representing Benue North West Senatorial District, Senator Titus Zam,has distributed empowerment items to constituents as part of his renewed commitment to empowerment, opportunity and shared prosperity. The items distributed at the mega empowerment programme Zam facilitated in collaboration with the North Central Development Commission, NCDC, include include 180 motorcycles, 320 sewing machines, 300 grinding machines, 60 power hand tillers and 40 car-wash pumping machines. Speaking at the event,held Friday at the Pastoral Center Makurdi,Zam said the items are not merely equipment but instruments of enterprise, sources of livelihood and opportunities for economic independence. “It…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a combined 75,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in three dugout reservoirs within the Oteghele general area of Delta State, following two separate operations conducted on 12 and 14 October 2026 under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The operations by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA led to the discovery of approximately 30,000 litres of suspected crude oil in one reservoir on 12 October and a further 45,000 litres in two large reservoirs on 14 October.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Army has held a 5-day Leadership Awareness and Development Course for senior non-commissioned officers of 8 Division and Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, aimed at strengthening their leadership capacity, efficiency and professionalism. Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Koughna, represented by the Chief of Staff, Headquarters 8 Division, Brigadier General Ibrahim Gambari, welcomed participants and thanked the Nigerian Army Resource Centre for…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a Lakurawa terrorists’ enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists and recovering weapons and five motorcycles during a clearance operation conducted on 15 October 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. During the operation, troops of Sector 2 advanced through identified terrorists’ enclaves along Alela, Bilange and Kandam villages towards Waria Forest and made contact with the terrorists. During the…