By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in continuation of series of offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, have successfully neutralised several terrorists, recovered weapons and livestock across Sokoto and Katsina States. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. In Sokoto State, troops responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an attempt by Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to set fire to a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri Village in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State. The troops made…
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By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded major operational successes under Operation DESERT SANITY/VIGILANT SIEGE, including the recovery of arms and ammunitions. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. In a related development, troops thwarted a potential terrorist attack following the discovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) planted along a route behind the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp near a military location at Ladari. The device, believed to have been emplaced to target reinforcement…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have continued to record significant operational successes under Operation DESERT SANITY, including the rescue of abducted civilians, neutralisation of terrorists, and arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators across the theatre of operations. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. In a sustained clearance operation along the Mandara Mountains axis, troops of OPHK, acting on credible intelligence, conducted operation at suspected terrorist crossing point along the Amuda–Gava corridor on 14 May 2026.…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu through the Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), has donated 400 bags of fertilizer to farmers in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State as part of efforts to strengthen Civil-Military Cooperation and support local communities affected by insecurity. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement. The event, which took place at the Palace of the Emir of Maru on Thursday, 14 May 2026, brought together government officials,…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with United States forces has successfully conducted a meticulously planned and highly coordinated counterterrorism operation resulting in the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader and one of the world’s most active terrorists. The precision operation was the result of our recently formed U.S.-Nigeria partnership and intelligence sharing efforts. Together, we have disrupted a violent terrorist network that endangered Nigeria and the broader West African region. Our efforts represent a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel region and globally.…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to provide clarification following emerging public discourse regarding the recent neutralisation of a high-profile terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, during a joint operation with the United States Africa Command on 16 May, 2026. Certain media reports referencing a similar operation in 2024 have mentioned the elimination of a terrorist commander bearing the same name. This has understandably generated questions about the identity of the individual recently neutralised. It is important to state that within the North East region and across the Lake Chad Basin, the use of similar or identical names, aliases and nom de guerres…
L -R: Hon Justice Habeeb A.O Abiru, Justice of the Supreme Court; Hon. Justice Babatunde A. Adejumo, Administrator, National Judicial Institute; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman Governing Board NCC; Hon. Justice Ibrahim M.M Saulawa, Justice of the Supreme Court, representing the Chief Justice of Nigeria; Mrs Chizua Whyte, Head Legal and Regulatory Services, NCC and Hon Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya, Justice of the Supreme Court, during NCC’s 2026 Workshop for Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications on the 14th May 2026 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja Lagos.
By Nana Musa The National Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS), Mr Sylva Nwaiwu, award the former Finance Minister, Mr Wale Edun, for the pension liabilities clearance. Nwaiwu, presented the award during a courtesy visit to him, in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the result-driven executive award reflect prayers and goodwill from pensioners nationwide for Edun’s contributions to retirees’ welfare. Nwaiwu attributed the recognition to Edun’s role in facilitating the release of the N758 billion to settle pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He said that the intervention brought relief to…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intensified efforts to curb cross-border fuel smuggling with the recovery of over 6,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a targeted operation along the Badagry-Ajara axis in Lagos State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. The operation was conducted by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) BADAGRY following intelligence reports on the activities of smugglers operating within the area. The mission formed part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illegal fuel trafficking routes and restrict the movement of petroleum products through unauthorized border…
By Miriam Humbe The Hydrographer of the Federation/Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrography Agency, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters, Abuja. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. During the visit, Rear Admiral Fadahunsi expressed appreciation to the CNS for the continued support of the Agency. He stated that upon assumption of office, he reviewed the operational activities of the National Hydrographic Agency and developed a strategic plan centred on manpower development as a…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has noted recent public concerns regarding the quality of telecommunications services in parts of the country. The Commission recognises the frustration experienced by consumers when calls drop, internet speeds slow down, data services become unstable, or service disruptions affect daily activities. Telecommunications services are now central to how Nigerians work, learn, do business, access essential services, and stay connected. Consumers are therefore entitled to reliable service and must receive value for the services they pay for. Over the past two years, improving Quality of Service has been a central regulatory priority for the Commission. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General/CEO of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has been honoured with the 2026 Nigerian Educational Excellence Award for his outstanding leadership and several initiatives aimed at advancing education through meteorology-based studies and trainings for Nigerians and across West African sub-region. The award ceremony took place Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Faculty of Education, Federal University, Oye- Ekiti. Ekiti state. In his remark after receiving the award, Prof. Anosike who was represented at the occasion by the Director, Weather Forecasting Services, Prof. Vincent Weli, thanked the organizers of the awards for considering him…