The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) wishes to inform Prospective Corps Members deployed to Niger State for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Service Year that their Orientation Course has been postponed until a later date. This decision has become necessary due to the ongoing renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State, being undertaken by the Niger State Government following the extensive damage caused by a recent windstorm. Consequently, NYSC Management is making urgent arrangements to secure an alternative venue for the Orientation Course. A new commencement date and other relevant details will be…
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By Osondu Ohaeri According to Elly Blue, Bikenomics: How bicycling can save the economy “The best scenario of all when it comes to air pollution has nothing to do with tail pipe filters or hybrid, electric or zero emissions car technology. The way to reduce pollution is to reduce driving, plain and simple” As valid and realistic as this quote appear, the benefits of adopting bicycle as alternate means of transportation across the globe, cannot be over stressed and this informs why a day is set aside annually globally, to rev up awareness and public consciousness on the increasing need…
The Defence Headquarters regrets to announce the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retired), who tragically lost his life in captivity following his abduction. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) convey its deepest sympathies to the Abubakar family, his colleagues and all Nigerians. Maj Gen Abubakar served the nation with distinction and held many appointments including spokesperson of various military formations as well as spokesman for the AFN as Director Defence Information. He made immense contributions to counter-insurgency operations, professional development of the AFN and numerous other commendable and outstanding impacts. His commitment to duty and to the unity of…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of sector 2 operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralized terrorists, rescued 3 kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of arms and logistics In ongoing efforts to rid Zamfara State of banditry and terrorist activities. 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 Saturday. The operational successes were recorded across Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. On 12 June 2026, during a fighting patrol by troops covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki, and Sabon Garin Daudawa in Zurmi Local…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has successfully concluded the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff Democracy Day Volleyball Championship. This reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) commitment to physical fitness, esprit de corps and jointness. The Democracy Day Volleyball Championship was held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Indoor Sports Complex, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The championship brought together male and female teams from across the Services in a vibrant display of sportsmanship, professionalism and healthy competition.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspects linked to the vandalism of the Oando–Ondewari pipeline at Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information Nigeria Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The arrest followed a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by naval personnel in collaboration with a private pipeline surveillance outfit after reports of a deliberate breach along the pipeline corridor. Subsequent inspection confirmed that the pipeline had been vandalised, resulting in the spillage of crude oil and posing a threat to critical national…
By Hauwa Musa The Africa Economic Forum (AEF) has appointed a Nigeria, Dr Femi Salami as Executive Board Member and Chair of the Africa Mining and Minerals Forum. AEF announced the appointment in a statement on their official social media page, on Thursday. They described Salami as a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the mining and minerals sector. The forum said Salami’s appointment comes as mining and minerals assume greater importance in Africa’s industrial and geopolitical development. It noted that Salami brings strategic leadership, sector expertise and institutional depth to support the organisation’s objectives. According to AEF, the appointment…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a national broadcast on Friday, January 12, to mark the 2026 Democracy Day. A State House press release issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the address will be transmitted nationwide at 7:00 a.m. The broadcast will be aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Radio Nigeria networks. All television and radio stations have been directed to connect to the live transmission. The statement urged broadcast stations in the country to hook up to the official feeds to ensure…
By Miriam Humbe Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians to work collaboratively towards ensuring peaceful, credible and transparent elections. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The EFCC boss warned that vote buying and other forms of financial inducement remain major threats to democratic governance. Olukoyede made the call in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 while delivering the inaugural lecture of the High-Level Guest Speakers’ Series organised by the Centre for Peace and…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, has proposed a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Osondu Ohaeri disclosed this in a statement. Humsi Media Online gathered that the partnership is meant to improve emergency healthcare access for road traffic crash victims through the integration of health insurance information into driver’s licence and vehicle registration processes. Dr. Ohiri made the proposal during a courtesy visit to the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed. He was positive that the collaboration…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded a major operational breakthrough under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the discovery of a massive stockpile of illegally refined petroleum products and the deactivation of a reactivated illegal refining site in Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, Nigeria Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH conducted a targeted anti-crude oil theft operation around the Egboama/Ogbogolo axis of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, a known hotspot for illegal refining activities. Supported by aerial surveillance,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing operations against militancy and criminality within the Calabar waterways. The Navy handed over a suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS), Calabar Command. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, of the Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Mr Ubong Clement, was arrested by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY deployed at the Forward Security Outpost on Dayspring Island, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The arrest forms part of sustained…