By Miriam Humbe To mark the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, hosted a special Eid el Kabir luncheon for the gallant frontline troops of the 8 Division and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tureta, Sokoto State. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/ Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The luncheon was organized to boost morale, foster camaraderie and honour the selflessness of troops who remain deployed on the frontlines, away…
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By Miriam Humbe A Coalition of Women Groups in Abuja on Tuesday 26th May 2026 honoured Veteran Broadcaster and former President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ Chief Mrs Moji Makanjuola with a Grand Reception to celebrate her 70th birthday. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Rtn Evelyn Onyilo, former President NAWOJ and Publisher Phenomenal People and Chief Ladi Bala former President of NAWOJ. The colourful gathering attracted dignitaries, media practitioners, women leaders, and advocacy groups including Women of Worth Global, INWOAD, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),…
By Miriam Humbe The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in conjunction with Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has sustained operational momentum across the Theatre, recording significant successes. These includes the foiling of terrorist attacks, neutralisation of Boko Haram/ISWAP elements, arrest of criminal collaborators, recovery of arms and ammunition, as well as the continued rescue and reunion of abducted civilians with their families. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In a major operational development, troops successfully thwarted…
***Reaffirms Continuity In Counter Terrorism Operations By Miriam Humbe The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has successfully conducted seamless change of Command ceremonies across Sectors 1, 2, and 3 of the Theatre. This reinforces Command continuity, operational stability, and sustained momentum in ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East region. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. In Sector 1, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI,…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede felicitates with Muslims across the country on the glorious occasion of Sallah celebrations. He said that the festival “ presents us another opportunity to share the light, love and blessings of Almighty Allah with the entire world”. Olukoyede made this call in Abuja on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in his Sallah Message to Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The EFCC boss stressed that while celebrating and sharing goodies accompanying the…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned one Igoin Tokoni Peter, a fake presidential adviser before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja for N25m fraud. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Peter who paraded himself as a Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on ICT Development and Digital Innovation was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N25 million Naira. Count one of the charges read; “That…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has described the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption as a generational obligation beyond even a patriotic duty. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Olukoyede was speaking in Abuja on Monday, May 25, 2026, while addressing Post-graduate students of University of Jos who came on a study tour of the Commission. Speaking through the Head, Media & Publicity and Spokesperson of the Commission, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE…
By Miriam Humbe Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to hand over the former Minister for Power, Saleh Mamman to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja for the commencement of his 75 years prison term. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The order for Mamman’s transfer to the Correctional centre, followed his presentation before Justice Omotosho on Tuesday by the EFCC and the filing of a Consequential Order by the Commission for the…
By Miriam Humbe A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, slated July 6, 2026 for judgment in the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. At Tuesday’s proceedings, EFCC counsel J.S Okutepa, SAN informed the court that the matter of the day was for hearing of final forfeiture of the properties…
By Miriam Humbe As Muslims across the country join the global faithful in celebrating this year’s Eid el-Kabir, Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), has called on Nigerians to strengthen the bonds of unity and renew their commitment to national security. In a goodwill message signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the Minister extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He described Eid el-Kabir as a period that embodies sacrifice, faith, and obedience to divine will. General Musa urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has continued to consolidate security gains across the North East Theatre, ensuring the peaceful conduct of Eid El Adha prayers while sustaining pressure on criminal and terrorist elements. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. In a major demonstration of improved security and growing civilian confidence, troops of OPHK deployed at Ngoshe community provided adequate security and participated…
On the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, I extend sincere greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as we commemorate this significant celebration rooted in sacrifice, obedience, compassion, and shared humanity. This period reaffirms enduring values of justice, accountability, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity. It also presents an opportunity for renewed commitment to national unity, peace, and inclusive development in Nigeria. As we observe this occasion with family and loved ones, I encourage continued dedication to tolerance, integrity, and collective responsibility in strengthening our society and democratic governance. Barka da Sallah. Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani Executive Director, Civil Society…