By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, alongside the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, arrived Maiduguri on an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), barely 24 hours after recent suicide bomb incidents within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. Addressing officers and troops at the Maimalari Cantonment, the CDS commended the troops for their resilience, sacrifice,…
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By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in the early hours of Wednesday successfully repelled a coordinated and simultaneous five-pronged terrorist attack on own positions at Mallam Fatori in Sector 3. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The terrorists, who advanced in large numbers on foot and deployed armed drones in a desperate bid to breach the defences of locations of troops, particularly along the frontage of Bravo Company from the Duguri general area,…
The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a misleading and circulated report by a certain online medium which grossly misrepresented the recent remarks of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, regarding the fight against terrorism in Borno and Yobe States. Ordinarily, the Defence Headquarters would not dignify such distortions with a response. However, in view of the potential to misinform the public and undermine ongoing counterterrorism efforts, it has become necessary to set the record straight. At no time did the CDS indict or generalize that the good people of Borno and Yobe States…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has reaffirmed that Corps Members are covered by a comprehensive insurance package as part of their welfare during the service year. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The NYSC boss said the insurance package includes a life insurance and medical care. Nafiu, stated this in Abuja during a visit by the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Ndace. He noted that the Federal Government has put in place adequate measures to…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered medical consumables and assorted medicaments to support the treatment of persons injured in the recent explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State. Manzo Ezekiel, the Head of Press Unit at NEMA, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Agency also provided food and non-food items for families of those affected by the incident. The items were delivered by the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, during her visit to Maiduguri alongside the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Vice President Kashim Shettima sympathised with the victims…
By H.E. Ambassador Yu Dunhai Balancing development with environmental protection is a major common challenge for the world today, and an eternal task for the sustainable development of human society. As the world’s largest developing country, China has not only achieved a green development miracle that has captured global attention but has also contributed Chinese wisdom, solutions, and strength to global ecological and environmental governance and the building of a clean and beautiful world. The year 2026 marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period. The recently concluded “Two Sessions”, the annual sessions of China’s top legislature and political…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday presented cheques to 1,075 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes, at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The cheques, amounting to a total sum of Two Billion, Four Hundred and Thirty-Five Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-One Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Naira, Eleven Kobo, (₦2,435,421,584.11), cover policy years 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, as well as 2024/2025…
By Miriam Humbe In compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to combat crime decisively, the Nasarawa State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough with the recovery of two stolen vehicles. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nasarawa State Command disclosed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed. On March 17, 2026, at about 0426hrs, a distress call was received from the Control Room indicating that a black Toyota Prado SUV with registration number YAB 81 KC (Abuja) had been stolen in Abuja and was suspected…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Employers in the country have been advised to positively mentor the Corps Members serving in their establishments, as this would help them to become responsible leaders. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave this advice when he hosted the Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and his team in his office in Abuja. The SEC team was at the NYSC Headquarters to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Scheme on financial literacy for Corps Members General Nafiu commended the initiatives and leadership style of administration of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2026–2030. NiMet described it as a major milestone in its drive to strengthen performance, service delivery and climate resilience across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Director-General/CEO and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Charles Anosike said that the new plan reflects NiMet’s long-standing role in safeguarding lives and property for more than 140 years. He also added: “Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is implementing a comprehensive Strategic Plan (2026–2030) as a performance management roadmap to align its weather and climate services with…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. Dewan Nengak Goshit, Head, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday on behalf of the SGF. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party…
Photo News The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, visited victims of the recent IED explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and proceeded to the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site for an on-the-spot assessment. The IGP also visited the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command Headquarters as part of ongoing engagements to review security measures and strengthen coordinated response efforts. He commiserated with victims and families of those affected by the tragic incidents, while reassuring residents of the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to dismantle all networks responsible for the attacks and…