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…
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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…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has highlighted the strategic role of communication in advancing institutional reforms, trade facilitation, revenue generation and stakeholder engagement, with particular emphasis on its B’Odogwu digital modernisation platform. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, stated this on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, while representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, at the 13th Annual Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) held at the National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. Maiwada stressed that communication was indispensable to the effective implementation of…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and other relevant emergency management and technical agencies, has conducted a joint assessment of flash flood-prone locations across the Territory following the recent flooding incident along the Lugbe Airport Road axis, opposite Glory Dome. Nkechi Isa, the FEMD’s Head Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The assessment tour, which took place on September 1, 2026, was led by the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and involved officials of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Department of…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a large dugout reservoir containing approximately 10,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in the Oteghele general area of Delta State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The discovery was made on 2 September 2026 by personnel of NNS DELTA during an anti-crude oil theft operation conducted within its Area of Operations, following credible intelligence on suspected illicit petroleum activities in the area. The reservoir and its contents were subsequently handled in accordance with established procedures, preventing the suspected stolen…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring an error-free and credible mobilisation process for eligible Nigerian graduates. Caroline Embu, the Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Scheme also pledged to continue deploying technology to reduce manual interventions, enhance transparency and efficiency, and ensure a seamless mobilisation process. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated this in his address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 NYSC Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop held in Abuja. General Nafiu said the workshop was taking place at…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Thursday, presented cheques totalling ₦2,317,177,094.00 to 2,971 beneficiaries and Next-Of-Kin of deceased Police Officers under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The beneficiaries comprised families of Police Officers who died in service and are covered under the 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 insurance policy years. The payments also include outstanding balances recovered from insurance companies following earlier partial settlements. The IGP described the exercise…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), rescued three kidnapped victims following a distress call from local residents on terrorist activities along the Dandume-Sheme Road in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State on the 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 Thursday. Acting on the distress call, troops in collaboration with the personnel of the Nigeria Police swiftly mobilized to the scene and made contact with the terrorists, overwhelming…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), rescued six kidnapped victims following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activity at Mehinua Village along the Wasagu-Ayu Road in Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sept. 2, 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Acting on the intelligence, troops swiftly mobilized to the scene, where they made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with high volume of fire. Troops’ prompt intervention…