By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 85,000 litres of substance suspected to be stolen crude oil during a follow-up operation at the Allison area of Rivers State, further disrupting attempts to re-establish illegal oil bunkering activities following an earlier intervention in the area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The operation was conducted by FOB BONNY on 29 September 2026, following actionable information on the establishment of a new illegal bunkering site. The operation uncovered 16 concealed dugout pits, including 4 containing approximately 40,000 litres of suspected…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded significant operational gains in Delta State, recovering approximately 80,000 litres of crude oil in two separate anti-crude oil theft operations and, in a joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), arresting 3 suspected drug traffickers and recovering illicit substances. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The first operation, conducted by NNS DELTA on 21 September 2026 in the Oteghele general area, resulted in the discovery of a large dugout reservoir containing approximately 30,000 litres of crude oil. In a separate operation on…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to maintain high standards of physical, mental and emotional fitness to effectively meet the demands of military service. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director, Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. General Oluyede gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff Independence Day Military Badminton Championship, organised to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Represented by the Chief of Defence Administration, Rear Admiral GJ Kachim, the CDS said fit and…
By Miriam Humbe In a series of decisive operational encounters executed between 30 September and 1 October 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), recorded significant tactical breakthroughs across Sector 4 Area of Operations in Adamawa State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The coordinated engagements comprising a lethal ground ambush, a precision air strike, and successful defensive counter-operations culminated in the neutralisation of multiple terrorists, the recovery of an assortment of arms and ammunition,…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters said that the military recorded 367 attacks across its various theatres of operation in September 2026, and eliminated 52 terrorists and criminals during the period. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Wednesday while giving an update to the press on the military’s operations across the country. Major General Onoja said Operation Enduring Peace recorded the highest number of attacks with 147 incidents, followed by Operation Fansan Yamma with 115 and Operation Whirl Stroke with 55. Operation Hadin Kai recorded 33 attacks, while Operation Savannah Shield and Operation Udo…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), on October 1, 2026, rolled out the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative. Nnenna Ukoha, the NCC Director, Public Affairs Department and ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo said this in a joint statement. The programme supports the Commission’s mandate to promote modern, universal, efficient, reliable, affordable, and accessible communications services across Nigeria. Under the initiative’s Operator-Sponsored Model, eligible users will receive up to 100 megabytes of free daily data allowance to access designated educational platforms.…
By Dr. Jide Afolayan There’s a rather funny thing they say in English when a person shows good judgement or a smart disposition. They say he or she has their head screwed on straight. As with many English sayings, it leaves one to wonder. Was there never a time when heads were fitted with screws? But my reference to the saying has nothing to do with Head Engineering. It rather pertains to the much graver and pertinent matter of the general nature of our national discourse in this obodo called Nigeria. As individuals, we strive to ensure that we reason…
The Nigerian Navy wishes to inform the public that a recruitment notice currently circulating on social media platforms, purportedly announcing the Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2026 Batch 39 exercise, is not official. The Nigerian Navy states that the notice, as circulated, is not an authorised publication and should not be trusted as an official recruitment announcement. The Nigerian Navy advises prospective applicants and the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites, or other sources. Official information regarding Nigerian Navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines, and categories, will only be communicated through…
The Action Alliance (AA) under the leadership of Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze has received with shock, sadness and outrage the news of the death of 37 Nigerians in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. These were 37 citizens arrested on September 15 and 16 in M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto villages over alleged illegal mining, who were found dead in the early hours of September 17th while in state custody. 62a5 The initial claim of a “disease outbreak” by the Niger State Command of NSCDC is not only suspicious but an insult…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is advancing a national digital platform intended to give farmers, livestock keepers and agricultural advisers more reliable access to location-specific weather and climate information. The NiMet Data Hub, developed with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Crea2Solutions, has moved from design and mock-up review to an advanced Minimum Viable Product, with NiMet weather and climate services now under testing. Work on the hub began in February 2026 under the Climate Services for Youth (CS4Y) and AGRA programmes. By July 2026 the project had progressed from early design to a testable product.…
***As Borno State Government Hands Over Trained Personnel For Deployment By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has charged 925 newly trained Borno State Forest Guards to remain fearless, decisive and professional in supporting ongoing efforts to counter terrorism and other criminal activities across the State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. Major General Ajose gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of the Forest Guards following their two-week in-theatre acclimatization training…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), recorded significant operational successes during separate operations across Sokoto State, rescuing 23 kidnapped victims, foiling terrorist attacks and arresting four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. On 20 September 2026, troops of Sector 2 swiftly responded to a terrorist attack on Sabon Gari in Wurno Local Government Area, where the terrorists had invaded the community and fired…