By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General WB Idris, has called for sustained military-media collaboration to enhance ongoing counter-terrorism operations and efforts towards restoring lasting peace and security across the North West region. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Theatre Commander made the call when he hosted journalists to a Media Parley at the Theatre Headquarters in Gusau, on Wednesday, 19 August 2026. The event, which was the first…
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By Miriam Humbe As Colombia continues its rescue and relief efforts after a powerful earthquake, China is stepping in with emergency assistance. 80 tonnes of aid, including generators, water purification equipment, tents, blankets and solar lighting, are on their way from Beijing to Bogota, where they will be delivered to communities affected by the disaster. This aid to Colombia is not the first as China regularly dispatches emergency humanitarian supplies, medical teams, and cash assistance to countries impacted by natural disasters, conflict, or public health crises. Recent efforts include cash assistance for flood-hit southern African nations (such as Zimbabwe and…
By Miriam Humbe The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of a suspect, Haruna Yusuf and multiple undeclared foreign currencies, $73,000( Seventy Three United States Dollar) £15,957 (Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Seven Pound Sterling) & 827,800 Saudi Riyal intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, (MAKIA). Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The investigation commenced after the handover of the suspect and the undeclared currencies by the Acting Customs Area Comptroller of…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, August 17, 2026 recovered 2.3 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, valued at N4.485 billion from Mamemo Ibru of Ibafon Oil and Gas, during an investigation into an alleged case of stealing and criminal conversion. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. The recovery followed a petition submitted by Prudent Energy and Services Limited, alleging that petroleum products entrusted to Ibafon Oil and Gas for storage had been unlawfully…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, arraigned Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka before Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged unlawful supply of bank access credentials. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The defendants were arraigned alongside one Scott, who is currently at large, on an eight-count charge bordering on the unlawful supply of access credentials to a bank database. The offences are contrary to Sections…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has assured that it is committed to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans as the issues they raised were receiving the attention of relevant authorities. The assurance followed a courtesy visit by representatives of military veterans to the Ministry of Defence at Ship House, Abuja, on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, H.O. Ogubike. The statement said that the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), acknowledged the immense sacrifices and distinguished service rendered by…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday, 19th August 2026, delivered the opening address at the North-West Security Summit in Gusau, Zamfara State. CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Humsi Media Online gathered that the IGP used the occasion to call for an intelligence-led, community-supported, and coordinated regional response to insecurity. The Summit, hosted by the Zamfara State Government, brought together governors, traditional rulers, security chiefs, experts, development partners, civil society representatives, and other key regional stakeholders to deliberate on banditry, kidnapping, arms proliferation,…
By Miriam Humbe The need to strengthen measures against the diversion of resources to terrorist groups has prompted closer collaboration between the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), and the National Technical Risk Assessment Committee on Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation KADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The collaboration is aimed at identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities that could be exploited to finance terrorism in the North East. This was made known by the Team Leader of the Committee, Mrs Ibinabo…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, has called for heightened vigilance and immediate precautionary measures following the Agency’s latest National Flood Advisory, which places 33 states across the country at high risk of riverine flooding from 19 to 25 August 2026. The DG/CEO disclosed that 92 gauging stations are currently at risk, with rising river stages expected to trigger flooding in vulnerable communities, particularly those located along river channels, low-lying areas and floodplains. Among the key monitoring locations identified are Katsina Ala on the Katsina Ala River, Dadin…
Overview & Impact Scope: Gauging Stations: 92 stations at risk Affected Area: 33 states affected (including Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Delta, Cross River, Imo, and 27 more states) Key Risk Gauges: Katsina Ala on the Katsina Ala river, Dadin Kowa (Gombe-Biu Bridge) on the Gongola river, and Sokoto (Illela Bridge) on the Rima river. Brief Summary High riverine flood risk forecast for the next 7 days across Kaduna, Niger, and 31 other States. Rising river stages are expected to cause flooding. Communities on the floodplain should prepare to move to higher ground immediately. Recommended Actions Move people, livestock, and valuables from…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) commenced a technical assessment of areas affected by the recent flash flooding in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with a call for urgent and coordinated action to strengthen Abuja’s resilience against flooding. The assessment tour, led by the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiHSA, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, focused on assessing the extent of the flooding, its impacts on communities and infrastructure, and the factors contributing to the rapid accumulation and movement of floodwater. The team visited Efab Estate, Lokogoma, where residents recounted the devastating impact of the flood on the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained its efforts to combat smuggling and other cross-border crimes along Nigeria’s maritime borders, with Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry intercepting 364 bags of foreign parboiled rice suspected to have been smuggled into the country. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The seizures followed a series of intelligence-led operations conducted by personnel of FOB BADAGRY within its Area of Operations. The operations further demonstrate the Nigerian Navy’s continued contribution to protecting Nigeria’s maritime borders and safeguarding national economic interests. The seized consignment, comprising…