By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained the operational momentum of Operation DELTA SENTINEL with another significant breakthrough against crude oil theft networks, recovering approximately 52,600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and materials intended for illegal refining operations in Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, conducting routine anti-crude oil theft patrols, intercepted two wooden boats positioned to offload suspected petroleum products at Ogoloma in Okrika Local Government Area._ A subsequent search revealed about…
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By Miriam Humbe The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike, participated in the WMO Executive Council Side Event on “Scaling AI-Powered Weather Services for Farmers” held at the WMO Headquarters. The event brought together global leaders, meteorological experts, and development partners to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance weather forecasting, strengthen climate services for agriculture, and improve food security through innovative partnerships. Speaking during the session, Prof. Anosike highlighted that effective AI-driven weather forecasting begins with quality observations, stressing the…
By Miriam Humbe On the sidelines of the 80th Session of the WMO Executive Council, the Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the WMO, Prof. Charles Anosike, held a bilateral meeting with the Administrator and Director-General of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and Permanent Representative of China with the WMO, Dr. Chen Zhenlin. The meeting was held to reaffirm the long-standing partnership between both countries and explore new areas of collaboration. Both Permanent Representatives expressed commitment to advancing cooperation through the adoption and customization of the MAZU AI Early Warning Platform for Nigeria…
The Management of National Youth Service Corps has approved Tuesday, 7th July, 2026, as the commencement date for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Orientation Course for Corps Members deployed to Niger State. Meanwhile, as a result of the ongoing renovation of the Orientation Camp in Paiko, by the Niger State Government, the Orientation Course for Corps Members deployed to Niger State would now hold at the NYSC FCT Permanent Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Registration starts on Tuesday, 7th July and the cut-off date is midnight of Thursday 9th July, 2026. The Swearing-in ceremony for the 21 days Orientation…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International (TI) Nigeria has raised concerns over critical gaps in the recently passed constitutional amendment bill on State Policing. CISLAC/TI Nigeria warned that without stronger safeguards, sustainable funding, and effective accountability mechanisms, the reform could create new avenues for political abuse, weaken public trust, and deepen inequalities in security provision across Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of Transparency International Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani. The organisation noted that while decentralised policing has the potential to improve intelligence gathering, community…
By Miriam Humbe Justice S. S. Ogunsanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of Abubakar Ali Peters and Nadabo Energy Limited for a ruling on a motion challenging an amended charge filed by the prosecution. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At the resumed hearing, defence counsel, E. O. Isiramen, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for the adoption of the defendants’ no-case submission. However, he drew the court’s attention to a motion…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, have expressed concerns over risks being posed to businesses and national security by the activities of unregistered Point of Sale, (POS), operators. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The concerns were expressed in Abuja on Thursday, June 25, 2026 when the Board Chairman, CAC, Senator Ibrahim Adah paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr, Ola Olukoyede at the corporate headquarters of the Commission. Idah, who came with some management…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, 23 and Wednesday, 24 June, 2026 presented two prosecution witnesses, PW1, Babatunde Adebayo, and PW2, Paul Olufemi, in the trial of Ifoma Immanuel, who is facing charges in alleged $1.5 million fraud before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Investigations revealed that the defendant allegedly induced Adebisi Adebutu of R28 Holdings Limited to invest $1.5 million under the guise of financing projects linked to Chappal…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the alleged assault and manhandling of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, by security operatives within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CISLAC Executive Director and Head of Transparency International Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, described reports of Sowore’s treatment following court proceedings that revoked his bail and ordered his remand in Kuje Correctional Facility as deeply troubling and inconsistent with democratic norms and the rule of law. According to the organisation, eyewitness…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded another operational success, rescuing three kidnapped victims and foiling a terrorist mission during separate operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The operations, conducted as part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and enhance security across the North West, resulted in the recovery of a high-calibre weapon, ammunition, motorcycles, military accoutrements, and other operational items. On…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has charged Corps members to dedicate their intellectual capacity, creativity, and energy to the development of Nigeria. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. He gave the charge while addressing Corps Members deployed to Bauchi State for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I service year at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wailo, in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. Brigadier General Nafiu urged the Corps Members to be proud of their…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the process of reviewing the National Disaster Management Framework (NDMF) and the National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) to ensure that Nigeria’s disaster management architecture remains responsive to emerging risks and evolving realities. Declaring the inception workshop open in Abuja on Wednesday, 24th June, 2026, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the review had become imperative in view of the changing disaster risk environment characterized by increasingly severe floods, climate-related hazards, conflict-induced displacement, disease outbreaks, urban emergencies, transportation accidents, and other complex humanitarian situations. She noted that…