By Miriam Humbe The Yola, Osubi and Owerri airports have been successfully certified to the NiMet’s quality management system ISO 9001:2015 scope for the provision of Aeronautical Meteorological services to the Aviation industry. The certification was a result of the directive by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, to the DG/CEO Nigerian Meteorological Agency Professor Charles Anosike to “ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and continuous upward movement of Nigeria’s rating by WMO and ICAO. This feat was achieved after a successful third-party audit of NiMet’s products and services offered to airlines at these airports…
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The Amolokpa Development Association (ADA) in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in what it described as alleged illegal mining activities, environmental pollution, destruction of farmlands and escalating threats to the lives and property of members of the community. The community, located in Amolokpa Amaonye/Ekubara in Ishiagu, made the appeal when its Chairman, Mr. Ajah Friday, appeared before journalists in Abuja alongside the former Chairman of the association, Mr. Ajah Fardinand Madubuke, and other executives of the association. The community leaders alleged that mining activities involving lead and zinc had…
Cycling Africa on Tuesday announced its assumption of the management and strategic coordination of Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano, as part of a broader plan to position cycling as a major platform for sports development, tourism, healthy living, environmental sustainability and economic opportunities across Africa. Speaking on the new development in Lagos, the President/Chief Executive Officer of Cycling Africa, Bamidele Adeleye, said the new management structure represents a significant step forward in the evolution of the cycling events. He explained that Cycling Africa will provide professional management, strategic partnerships, marketing, sponsorship development, event production and expansion opportunities for the two…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders at Azege Village, Tombo Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The successful operation was launched in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Police Force. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The troops, on 10 August 2026, received a distress call reporting an attack on Azege Community. In response, troops swiftly mobilized to the area to confront the threat and restore…
The US State Department on Monday announced that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas since January 2025, when US President Donald Trump began his second term. “The majority of these visas were revoked due to law enforcement encounters for a range of criminal activity, with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes being the leading causes,” the department said in a statement. “A significant share of visas were revoked for reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement, and other crimes,” the statement said. “A US visa is a privilege, not a right. The department remains…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised the critical role of robust administrative and financial support systems in sustaining military operations and ensuring mission success. Lt. Col. Ibrahim Shittu, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Signals disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The COAS stated this on 10 August 2026 while declaring open the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) Officers’ 15th Biennial Training Conference at the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration’s (NASFA) Auditorium, Arakan Cantonment, Apapa, Lagos. The conference is scheduled from 9–14 August…
Management of the National Youth Service Corps hereby announces that the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Corps Members would be passing-out from National Service on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026. All Corps Members, Employers and other stakeholders of the Scheme are enjoined to take note of the date. Meanwhile, Certificates of National Service would be distributed to Corps Members on the scheduled date at the Local Government level. Thank you. Signed: Caroline Embu Director, Information and Public Relations
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has successfully concluded a strategic three-day working visit to Cotonou, Republic of Benin. This was contained in astatement signed by Leah Katung-Babatunde, SA (Media) to the Minister of Defence. The statement said the high-level delegation focused on deepening bilateral defence cooperation, harmonising regional security frameworks, and reinforcing joint strategies to eliminate cross-border security threats across West Africa. Hosted by his Beninese counterpart, Minister of National Defence Mr. Gildas Agonkan, the visit delivered actionable commitments across sectors. General Musa in separate meetings with Mr Agonkan, the Beninese Minister of…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded a significant operational success in its sustained efforts to disrupt militant networks and strengthen security across vulnerable communities and waterways in the Niger Delta with the raid of a suspected militant camp at Fununu Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The operation, conducted by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO on 6 August 2026, resulted in the arrest of three suspected associates of a wanted militant kingpin, Sunday Godlaw, who is allegedly linked to criminal…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully contained an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area, Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. At about 12:20 a.m. on 10 August 2026, a large number of terrorists launched an assault in an attempt to overrun the troops’ position. The gallant troops responded with determined and effective fire, forcing the attackers to…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) rescued 33 kidnapped passengers in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The rescue followed a swift response to credible information on the kidnap of commuters by terrorists. Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. Troops of JTF NW OPFY, in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force deployed at Tsafe, received credible information in the late afternoon of 8 August 2026 that terrorists had abducted passengers…
By Miriam Humbe Headquarters Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI/Multinational Joint Task Force (OPHK/MNJTF) has donated educational materials to selected schools in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State on 8 August 2026. This is in line with the Nigerian Army’s Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities aimed at supporting education, strengthening community resilience and deepening the existing partnership between the military and the civilian populace. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. The intervention forms part of the Sector’s non-kinetic efforts to complement ongoing military operations with…