By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the process of removing the remnants of the three-storey building that collapsed on Monday evening at Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. Nkechi Isa, the FEMD Head Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator and payloader belonging to Zeberced Construction Company, arrived at the scene of the incident at about 11:04 p.m last night and immediately commenced excavation operations to ascertain whether any victims were trapped beneath the rubble. The Head of Search and Rescue of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Mr.…
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***APC South-East Leader Says His Office Is Ready to Guide Igbo Entrepreneurs Through Registration and Investment Opportunities By Miriam Humbe The National Vice Chairman, South-East of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has urged Ndigbo, particularly entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters and young business owners, to take advantage of the opportunities available in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones and Special Economic Zones. Arodiogbu said greater participation by Igbo businesses in the Free Trade Zone system would help unlock new opportunities for industrialisation, export expansion, employment generation, technology transfer and wealth creation. He also called on Ndigbo to give overwhelming support to…
By Miriam Humbe A three storey commercial building in the Wuse Zone 4 area of Abuja collapsed on Monday evening. The FCT Emergency Management Department FEMD received a distress call about the incident at about 7.20pm. Emergency responders have mobilized to the incident scene. Eyewitness accounts say there are no casualties so far. Nkechi Isa, the Head, Public Affairs of FEMD revealed this in a statement. Meanwhile emergency responders have continued search and rescue operations as they await the arrival of an excavator to enhance the search efforts. Details regarding the number of persons affected and the cause of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have intensified enforcement operations across the country as part of renewed efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and strengthen compliance with mining regulations. The specialised enforcement unit said its operational teams, particularly in the South-West region, are recording significant progress in ensuring that mining activities align with extant laws and regulatory requirements, underscoring the Federal Government’s determination to eliminate illegal mining and protect national mineral assets. The Mining Marshals were established as a key enforcement mechanism to support ongoing reforms in the solid minerals sector and…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, operating under Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, have on 7 September 2026 successfully foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno 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 Monday. The troops, while conducting a routine patrol along the axis, encountered the terrorists and responded decisively, forcing the terrorists to withdraw from the area in disarray. Reinforcement was subsequently deployed, enabling the…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to be diligent, objective and discharge their statutory responsibilities with the highest ethical standards. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Press and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, gave the charge during the inauguration and induction of members of the NYSC ACTU held at the Scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. Aliyu who was represented by Mr. Olusegun Adigun, described the event as…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intensified pressure on illegal refining networks in Rivers State, disrupting 2 illegal refining sites and recovering 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The operation by NNS PATHFINDER on 6 September 2026 uncovered 8 dugout pits, sacks and reservoirs associated with the illegal refining activities. The sites and recovered products were subsequently handled in line with established procedures. The latest action is significant against the backdrop…
By Miriam Humbe The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, (HYPREP) has unveiled a five-year strategic plan 2026–2031 to focus on the completion of outstanding projects, and sustain ecosystems and safeguarding the gains of the Ogoni Cleanup Programme. This is in an attempt to deliver value to the people. Minister of Environment and Chairman of the HYPREP Governing Council, Balarabe Lawal, revealed this during activities marking the 10th anniversary of the Ogoni Cleanup in Rivers State. The Minister said the new strategic plan would provide a clear roadmap for the next phase of the Government’s intervention in Ogoniland. Lawal stated: “The plan…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have sustained their intelligence-driven offensive operations across the Joint Operations Area, resulting in the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and the rescue of a kidnapped victim in separate operations in Nasarawa and Benue States. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. On 4 September 2026, troops of Sector 2, Operation WHIRL STROKE, arrested a suspected kidnapper identified as Adamu Lamu at Agyaragu in Nasarawa State. The arrest followed a remarkable escape by one…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, neutralised a terrorist and recovered four motorcycles and other items during a dawn offensive operation in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State on 4 September 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the general area of Yantumaki Forest, troops conducted a coordinated offensive against the terrorists. Troops engaged the terrorists with maximum firepower, forcing them…
By Miriam Humbe The Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, sustained kinetic operations across all theatres of operations nationwide between 31 August and 3 September 2026, recording several successes in the campaign against terrorism, kidnapping and secessionist agitation. The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja disclosed this in a weekly briefing to journalists. Major General Onoja said the operations reflected the resolve of AFN to ensure the protection of lives and property as well as safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation. In the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained counter-terrorism operations across Borno and Yobe States.…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued 25 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara States on 3 September 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. In Katsina State, troops of Sector 1, while conducting night patrol along Kwanar Kura in Sabuwa Local Government Area, made contact with terrorists and engaged them with overwhelming firepower, forcing them to flee into the surrounding bushes. Troops pursued the terrorists along their escape routes and subsequently…