By Miriam Humbe The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday, released the final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list was signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. It contains candidates sponsored by 18 political parties, including the All Progressives Congress, African Democratic Congress, Nigerian Democratic Congress, Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party and African Action Congress. While 16 of the presidential candidates are male, two are female. The Commission also listed 14 male and four female vice-presidential candidates. Here’s a list of the Presidential Candidates and their running…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian military has said that 17 terrorist fighters and their family members have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the Armed Forces sustained operations against terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, the Director, Defence Media Operations disclosed this in a statement on Friday while giving an update on operations conducted between September 4 and 10, 2026. The DMO said troops of Operation Hadin Kai operating in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states recorded a steady wave of surrenders during the period. He said the 17 terrorists surrendered in Monguno…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Army has confirmed that investigation has been launched into an allegation of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, currently serving at Headquarters 3 Division, Jos. Lieutenant Colonel Olumide Victor Olukoya, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Division disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The statement said the Army “Takes all allegations of sexual abuse, particularly those involving minors and other vulnerable persons, with utmost seriousness. “Appropriate steps have been initiated to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the reported incident.” The Army said that since the matter was…
By Miriam Humbe The Air Component of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), employing a force package comprising Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and attack platforms, conducted a successful air interdiction operation against a known terrorist enclave at Tumbunma Baba in the Tumbuns general area of Borno State in close coordination with ground troops of Sector 1 OPHK. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The operation was built upon credible intelligence operations over the past weeks which indicated…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), foiled an attack by terrorists in Kaduna State and rescued three kidnapped victims in Zamfara State during separate operations. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. On 10 September 2026, troops of Sector 1 responded to a distress call on terrorist activities at Unguwan Gardago Village, Kaduna North Local Government Area, where terrorists robbed locals of motorcycles and mobile phones and abducted a civilian, whom they…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been elected President of the Board of Governors of the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD) for a four-year term. This major milestone took place on 10 September 2026 in Cotonou, Benin, during the 24th Ordinary Session of the ACMAD Board of Governors, held back-to-back with the 22nd African Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF22). As President of the Board, Professor Anosike is expected to provide strategic leadership in advancing stronger institutional governance, productive partnerships, and effective climate services for…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for stronger regional maritime cooperation and urged more African militaries to participate in regional efforts to combat common security problems, just like the recently launched Combined Maritime Task Force–Gulf of Guinea (CMTF-GoG). The CNS said that broader regional participation would strengthen collective capacity to respond to Africa’s security challenges. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Vice Admiral Abbas made the call on Friday, 11 September 2026, when he received the Chief of Staff, ECOWAS Standby…
By Miriam Humbe Chinese President, Xi Jinping and Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima are among world leaders attending the two-day September 12 to 13, 2026 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit hosted by India. While China is a founding member of BRICS, along with Brazil, Russia, and India, Nigeria officially became a BRICS partner country last year. Hassan Mohammed, commissioner of the Trade Division at the Consulate General of Nigeria in Shanghai, said the BRICS Plus framework had created more platforms for exchanges and brought Nigeria and China closer together. VP Shettima wrote on his official Facebook page: “I have arrived in…
By Nana Musa The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen institutional cooperation and advance practical African-led solutions to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation across the continent. An ATAF delegation led by Council Chair Dr Johnston Makhubu met with H.E. Francisca Belobe, AUC Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, building on the two organisations’ cooperation on priority tax-policy issues that can help African countries mobilise more revenue, improve tax compliance and finance sustainable development. Central to the engagement was the…
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, from September 12 to 13 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs. China, as a staunch supporter and active participant in BRICS, has consistently upheld the BRICS Spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, working with its partners to turn shared aspirations into practical cooperation and advance common development. At…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has arrested 3 suspected drug traffickers and intercepted 71 kilogrammes of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa during a riverine patrol along the River Niger in Kogi State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The suspects were arrested on 8 September 2026 by personnel of NNS LUGARD following credible intelligence on the movement of an illicit drug consignment. The suspected cannabis was concealed in the rear compartment of a large wooden commercial boat intercepted near Chintako Community Jetty in Bassa Local Government Area. The suspects and the…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) arrested a suspected terrorists, intercepted ammunition courier and apprehended a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in separate operations in Kaduna State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. In the early hours of 9 September 2026, troops of Sector 1 conducted a clearance operation at Dabar Dabo, a known hideout of terrorists in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops arrested the terrorist kingpin and two…