By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for urgent reforms to safeguard press freedom in Nigeria as the global community marks World Press Freedom Day 2026. In a statement signed by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organisation said it aligns with this year’s theme by UNESCO, “Shaping a Future of Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security.” It emphasised that a free and independent press remains central to democratic governance, accountability, and national development. Rafsanjani described the media as a watchdog of public interest and a vital tool for exposing…
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By Miriam Humbe The Director-General, NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has told Corps Members to use the social media with a sense of responsibility. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. He encouraged them to use it to promote the ideals of the NYSC and national unity. He also informed the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Corps Members that they would participate in the 2027 General elections. He told them that as stakeholders and members of the NYSC, they had to be completely non-partisan, adding that this must be reflected…
***Strengthens Collaboration With Adamawa Govt To Enhance Security In North-East By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) and the Government of Adamawa State have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening security architecture, improving response mechanisms, and safeguarding lives and property across the state and the wider North East region. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. This assurance was given during a 3 days operational assessment visit by the Theatre Commander of OPHK, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, to the state,…
By Miriam Humbe The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, has called for a renewed commitment to harmonious Peaceful coexistence among the people of Jos North, Jos East, and Bassa Local Government Areas. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement. Speaking through the Chief of Staff of the Operation, Brigadier General Senlong Sule, at a critical stakeholders’ engagement held in Jos, the GOC emphasized that the meeting was a strategic necessity to fashion practical modalities for peace as the…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in a series of operations conducted between 1–3 May 2026 in successfully neutralized 9 terrorists including 2 kingpins and recovered 4 AK-47 rifles , 9 motorcycles across Katsina and Zamfara 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 Katsina State troops of Forward Operating Base Fudma while on a fighting patrol encountered terrorists along Turare–Yantumaki Road In Dutsima LGA of Katsina State. In the ensuing firefight, the troops neutralized 4 terrorists…
By Miriam Humbe The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Thursday, 21st May, 2026 as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two Corps Members. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The activities heralding the event will commence on Tuesday 5th May, 2026, and will include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) by the NYSC and other relevant agencies as well as the signing of final clearance by the Zonal Inspectors. The low-key event will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to…
The Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has noted with concern recent social media publications alleging poor feeding of troops within the Theatre of Operation. Following a detailed internal review conducted in line with established procedures, the Theatre Command wishes to categorically state that the images and narratives being circulated are misleading and do not reflect the actual feeding arrangements or welfare standards of troops in the North East Theatre. For the avoidance of doubt, troops deployed across all formations and locations under Operation HADIN KAI are provided with rations strictly in accordance with…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant operational success with the rescue of six abducted civilians and their subsequent reunion with family members in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The rescue operation followed sustained offensive actions, including recent air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains. Acting on credible intelligence, troops of OPHK, while returning from a…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations across the Theatre under Operation DESERT SANITY V, recording significant successes in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, including the neutralisation of terrorists, arrest of suspects, and surrender of a terrorist member. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. In a successful operation conducted in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), troops of OPHK engaged terrorists moving from Yale towards the Sambisa Forest…
By Miriam Humbe The 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA has taken a significant step toward bolstering its technological edge and operational readiness by successfully graduating a new set of drone pilots from its Drone Pilots Training Cadre. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The graduation ceremony, held at the Division Training School Giginya Military Cantonment marked a pivotal milestone in the Division’s commitment to addressing modern security challenges through the integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for urgent reforms to improve the welfare and protection of Nigerian workers as the country marks Workers’ Day. In a statement issued on May 1, the Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said the celebration comes at a time when millions of Nigerians are facing worsening economic hardship, rising living costs, and policies that have deepened inequality. The organisation noted that many workers who serve the country continue to live under difficult conditions and struggle to meet basic needs. CISLAC paid special tribute to Nigeria’s uniformed…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has visited LEA Primary School, Durumi, Abuja where she engaged pupils in an interactive session on disaster prevention and safety awareness. Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA’s Head, Press Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The visit, on Thursday 30th April 2026, formed part of NEMA’s ongoing efforts to promote disaster risk reduction education among young Nigerians and build a culture of safety from an early age. It was gathered that this was in a practical demonstration of commitment by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to deepen disaster…