By Miriam Humbe Corps Members have been warned to conduct themselves within the provisions of NYSC by-laws and the Constitution of the country. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave this caution while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members deployed to Kano and FCT at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Karaye. He said any Corps Member that indulges in any act that could dent the image of the Scheme and, or the nation would not be spared by…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has strengthened its maritime security capability with the induction of Security Support Vessel (SSV) KALI 3 at Asemoku Jetty, Delta State, on 18 August 2026, to enhance the protection of critical energy infrastructure and Nigeria’s maritime interests. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The induction ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, in the presence of the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, represented by the Deputy Governor…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has called for stronger defence cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. General Musa made the call on Monday, August 17, 2026, during an official visit to the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Kayode Are, at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C. Humsi Media Online gathered that the partnership is particularly in the areas of advanced drone technology and satellite intelligence to strengthen the country’s counter-terrorism operations. The Minister said access to advanced U.S. military technology, including sophisticated unmanned aerial systems and satellite intelligence, would…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC has said that its 3-month investigation has found possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria, despite the country having enough limestone, factories, and even surplus for export. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by FCCPC’s, Director Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. In a 40-page preliminary report released on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the FCCPC’s Anticompetitive Practices Department compared Nigeria with other African markets, and the findings are troubling: * Kenya: Population 58.6m. Cement demand 9.3m MTPA. Retail price in Nairobi: $5.40 = N7,344. Kenya has limestone. *Tanzania:…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has been honoured with the Responsive Humanitarian Leadership Award. The Award is in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to emergency and disaster management in Nigeria. Mrs. Zubaida Umar received the prestigious recognition from Blueprint Newspapers alongside other eminent personalities, including State Governors, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, senior public officials and distinguished captains of industry. The award was presented to the Director General by the Andoma of Doma, His Royal Highness Dr. Ahmadu Aliyu Onawo,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and development of its personnel beyond active service with the commencement of the second cohort of the Senior Executive Career Transition Programme (SECTP). Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The five-day programme, organised by the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC), commenced on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Zuma Rock Resort, Suleja, Niger State. It is designed to equip senior officers with the knowledge, skills and confidence required for a seamless transition into productive post-service…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has reinforced its commitment to inter-agency collaboration in the fight against illicit drug trafficking as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs and psychotropic substances valued at approximately ₦301.058 billion in Lagos. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The public destruction exercise, conducted by the NDLEA Lagos State Strategic Command on 17 August 2026 at the Nigerian Navy Marine Centre, Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos, brought together senior representatives of the Nigerian Navy, NDLEA, Lagos State Government, Nigeria…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded further operational successes in Zamfara State, foiling separate terrorist abduction attempts, rescuing civilians and neutralizing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by terrorists in Bukkuyum Local Government Area. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. On 17 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 responded to an abduction incident along the Gurusu–Anka Road and swiftly pursued the terrorists, compelling them to abandon their captives and flee. Seven victims, comprising…
By Miriam Humbe The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what it described as the relatively seamless conduct of the 15 August 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, particularly the absence of major technical glitches in most locations and the real-time uploading of polling-unit results on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). TMG also called on the judiciary to protect genuine mandates freely given by the people and ensure that judicial processes are not used to truncate the legitimate choice of voters. While recognising the constitutional responsibility of the courts to adjudicate electoral disputes,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained its operational pressure against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, with the disruption of three illegal refining sites and the recovery of approximately 85,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. AA The latest operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER in the Egbema axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, following credible intelligence on the continued activities of criminal…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ) has alerted the public, media and all stakeholders that it detected an attempted unauthorised compromise of its official X (formerly Twitter) account. This was contained in a statement signed on Saturday by the Director Defence Information (DDI), Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba. The statement said the incident is currently being treated as a cybersecurity matter and appropriate technical measures have been activated to secure the account and prevent further unauthorised access. Uba assured the public that efforts are ongoing to fully restore control of the official account, urging the public to disregard any suspicious, unauthorised…
By Miriam Humbe The Armed Forces of Nigeria have neutralised no fewer than 68 terrorists and rescued 44 kidnapped victims across the country during sustained military operations conducted between August 7 and 13, 2026. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on the ongoing military operations. He revealed that troops also arrested terrorist collaborators and logistics suppliers, disrupted criminal networks and recovered weapons, ammunition and suspected stolen petroleum products across the various theatres. In the North Central, Operation WHIRL STROKE troops rescued 25 kidnap victims in Kogi State during separate operations. Operation ENDURING PEACE…