By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has disrupted 2 illegal refining sites and uncovered approximately 58,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) at Okarki Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information disclosed this on Sunday in a statement. The operation was conducted by NNS PATHFINDER, a unit under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, on 3 October 2026, following credible intelligence about suspected crude oil theft and illegal refining activities within its area of operations. The sites contained 9 dugout pits,…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy, through FOB BONNY, has dismantled an illegal refining site discovered in Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further denying criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The site was discovered on 30 September 2026 following credible intelligence and comprised one large cooking pot and 3 large storage tanks intended for illegal refining activities. On 2 October 2026, the Commanding Officer, FOB BONNY, Captain SMC Umeh, led a team to the location,…
By Miriam Humbe The Action Alliance party has raised the alarm over yet another secret suit filed by one Mr. Adekunle Omoaje in conspiracy with some staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the leadership of Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN. Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze, the party’s National Chairman, disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The Action Alliance described the development as shocking, because the same parties and subject matter are already pending before a Federal High Court in an ongoing pre-election suit instituted by the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance under Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a High Flood Risk Advisory for the period 28 September to 4 October 2026, warning of an increased risk of riverine flooding across 17 states in Nigeria. Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) disclosed this in a statement. The advisory, designated National Flood Advisory (NFA) No. 271, is based on hydrological observations, river-stage monitoring and flood forecasting analyses indicating that rising water levels could trigger flooding, particularly in communities located along river channels, floodplains and other low-lying areas. NiHSA is particularly…
By Miriam Humbe The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) maintained the tempo of its kinetic operations across all operational theatres nationwide between 30 September – 1 October 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director, Defence Media Operations disclosed this on Friday in a weekly press briefing on the ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the period. The ongoing campaigns against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality reflect the commitment of the AFN to resolve the various threats to security across the nation. In the North East geopolitical zone, troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained operations…
By Miriam Humbe At about 11:15 hours on Friday, 2 October 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Abuja Operations Office (AOO) Emergency Response and Ambulance Bay (ERAB) received a distress call regarding a fire outbreak at Kugbo Furniture Market, Abuja. Following the alert, relevant response stakeholders, including the Federal Fire Service and other emergency responders, were immediately activated to the scene. Upon arrival, NEMA responders supported crowd control efforts and assisted firefighters in containing the blaze. The fire was successfully dampened to prevent possible secondary outbreaks and further spread. No casualties were recorded during the incident. However, preliminary assessment…
By Miriam Humbe Following the recent flood incidents that affected parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, activated a technical team led by the Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, to strengthen ongoing response efforts and support persons affected by the disaster. The team, on arrival in Port Harcourt, inspected some of the affected areas to assess the situation and subsequently delivered relief items approved by NEMA to provide immediate succour to the affected persons. Presenting the relief items to the Rivers State Government during…
By Miriam Humbe In continuation of its coordinated response to the recent flooding in Ebonyi State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of affected communities across several local government areas of the state to ascertain the extent of the disaster and identify the immediate needs of affected persons. Manzo Ezekiel of the NEMA Press Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The assessment team, led by NEMA’s Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, visited flood-affected communities in Ohazura, Afikpo, Ivo and other areas, where several houses and farmlands were affected…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja Operations Office (AOO), has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of flood-affected communities in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State. This was aimed to ascertain the level of impact and identify immediate humanitarian needs. The assessment team carried out an advocacy visit to the Ohimege of Koton Karfe, Dr. Salihu Akawu Saidu, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions and community stakeholders in addressing the challenges posed by the flood disaster. The Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA) team was led by the Special Adviser to the Governor…
By Miriam Humbe The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commiserated with the family of its former Director General, Colonel Peter Kolawole Obasa, who died on Sunday. Caroline Embu, NYSC Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu led the NYSC management team on a condolence visit to the deceased’s residence in Ilorin, Kwara State, Brig. Gen Nafiu described the late Obasa as a pioneer manager and one of the founding fathers of the NYSC. He said that the late Obasa laid the foundation for a strong administrative…
By Miriam Humbe The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Wednesday, 4 November 2026, as the commencement date for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Orientation Course. Caroline Embu, NYSC Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. The statement said that the exercise will hold in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It added that registration of corps members will hold between Wednesday, 4 November and midnight of Friday, 6 November, while the swearing-in ceremony will take place on Friday, 6 November, 2026. The closing ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality, and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Nnenna Ukoha, the Director, Public Affairs in the Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed this in a statement. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call at the opening of the maiden Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum organised by the Commission in collaboration with Swedfund and Ookla in Abuja. The NCC Chief Executive said the forum was designed to provide…