By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded further successes, foiling multiple kidnap attempts in Zamfara State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the early hours of 28 July 2026 when troops responded to a distress call on terrorist activities around Tsohon-Tasha Street, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. The terrorists had invaded the residence of the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, Dr Aminu Yusuf, killing…
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By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions. This is following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the establishment of four additional Divisions. Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The landmark development forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s force structure, expand its operational footprint, enhance command and control as well as improve the Service’s capacity to effectively respond to Nigeria’s evolving security…
***As Theatre Commander Reaffirms Operational Mandate By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed the operational mandate of Operation HADIN KAI to restore normalcy across the North East and create an enabling environment for socio-economic activities to thrive. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Major Gen Abubakar said this while receiving the Bureau Chief of African Voices and Team Leader of the Italian Radio Television, Mr Valerio Cataldi,…
By Miriam Humbe The incumbent Miss World Nigeria, Tamunosoye Karibi-George has appealed for support from the NYSC for her pet project which is targeted towards entrepreneurship for young Nigerians. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The 2026 pageant winner said that her pet project – empowering the youth through skill acquisition, currently has a skill centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she trains young men and women in fashion design. She made the appeal during her courtesy visit to the NYSC Director General at the National Directorate Headquarters…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon announce salary increase for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria as part of the Federal Government’s sustained commitment to improving troop welfare and rewarding their sacrifices to the nation. General Musa made this disclosure on Monday in Abuja during a one-day training and financial empowerment workshop organized for widows and wives of service personnel. He re-emphasised the Ministry of Defence’s unwavering resolve to champion policies and strategic partnerships that prioritise the holistic well-being of Nigerian troops and their families.…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pleased to announce the release of the final list of successful candidates in the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise for appointment into the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II). Consequently, candidates are advised to visit the official NCS website, (http://www.customs.gov.ng), and/or check selected national newspapers to confirm their status and obtain information regarding the next stage of the recruitment process. Furthermore, successful candidates will receive instructions through their registered email addresses and/or SMS notifications. Upon receipt of the notification, candidates are required to log on to update.customs.gov.ng using their National Identification Number (NIN)…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, 20 July 2026, arraigned one Auwal Ibrahim before Justice M.A. Madugu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Bwari, Abuja, for alleged fraud. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy, impersonation and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N5,307,000.00 (Five Million, Three Hundred and Seven Thousand Naira). Count one reads: “That you Auwal Ibrahim and Malam Yahaya Babangida (now at large), between the 21st day of April…
By Miriam Humbe The Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, NACIWA, has adopted the Abuja Leadership Declaration, committing member institutions to operational independence in the fight against transnational crimes and other corrupt practices. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The Declaration also committed member nations to transformational leadership, responsible use of artificial intelligence, talent development and stronger regional cooperation in the fight against corruption. This Declaration was adopted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters, Abuja, at the end of a two-day NACIWA Mid-Year Leadership Conference 2026, themed:…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Lagos, ordering the final forfeiture of over N293.97 million, multiple landed properties and investment assets linked to a retired military officer, Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe, to the Federal Government. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. In a unanimous judgment read by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the appellate court dismissed Atewe’s appeal against the judgment of Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, which granted the application…
By Miriam Humbe The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, handed over the sum of N108 million to a company, Greenwich Planet Sun King Nigeria Limited, in Lagos. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The money, handed over in bank drafts, formed part of the funds recovered by the Commission in the course of an investigation into an alleged case of abuse of office, forgery, stealing and diversion involving two former employees of the company. Investigation revealed that the suspects, Nkechi Gladys…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, July 23, 2026 declined to deliver ruling on the application for bail condition variation filed by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore leader, Bello Bodejo. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on July 9, 2026 arraigned Bodejo on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of $2.33million. On Monday, July 20, 2026, the court granted him bail in the sum of ₦2 billion with two sureties in like sum…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has expressed the resolve of his administration to continuously enhance welfare of staff and create room for career progression within the Commission. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The EFCC Chairman gave the assurance at the 20th Anniversary Ceremony of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course One which took place at the Commission`s Academy in Karu, Abuja. Olukoyede who spoke through his Chief of Staff, Commander of EFCC, CE Micheal Nzekwe stated that the…