By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps for deploying technology and digital innovations to curb fraudulent activities and enhance the efficiency of its operations. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Minister gave the commendation when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Dr. Alausa applauded the NYSC leadership for the transformation recorded by the Scheme, particularly its adoption of technology in the registration and deployment of Corps Members.…
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By Miriam Humbe The Executives of the Environmental Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN), led by the Chairman, Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah, has met with the immediate past Chairman of the Association, Mr. Amechi Chukwuekwu Oyema as part of efforts to strengthen unity and advance the growth of EMCAN. This was contained in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday by Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah, the Chairman, EMCAN and the Secretary, Samuel Adeyinka. The meeting provided an opportunity for the new Executives to appreciate the former Chairman for his sportsmanship and commitment to the growth Association, particularly his willingness to support a smooth transition…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued 12 civilians during separate operations against terrorists in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State on 7 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 Tuesday. In the first incident, troops responded to a distress call following the infiltration of terrorists into a residence at Tsohon Tasha, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. Troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon six abducted civilians and…
By Miriam Humbe Disciplined operations, appropriate controls, clear accountability and continuous monitoring, and listening to our customers and using their experiences to improve how we deliver these services are important. Oscar Ede, the Chief Operating Officer, Open Space disclosed this during the press conference on the launch of Ethical Finance on Tuesday in Abuja. The founders of Open Space believe that technology is so important to the future of Ethical Finance, it exists within an intelligent financial ecosystem where financial services and Artificial Intelligence are brought together. Ede said: “Ultimately, our measure of success will not be how sophisticated our…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the process of removing the remnants of the three-storey building that collapsed on Monday evening at Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. Nkechi Isa, the FEMD Head Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Heavy-duty equipment, including an excavator and payloader belonging to Zeberced Construction Company, arrived at the scene of the incident at about 11:04 p.m last night and immediately commenced excavation operations to ascertain whether any victims were trapped beneath the rubble. The Head of Search and Rescue of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Mr.…
***APC South-East Leader Says His Office Is Ready to Guide Igbo Entrepreneurs Through Registration and Investment Opportunities By Miriam Humbe The National Vice Chairman, South-East of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has urged Ndigbo, particularly entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters and young business owners, to take advantage of the opportunities available in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones and Special Economic Zones. Arodiogbu said greater participation by Igbo businesses in the Free Trade Zone system would help unlock new opportunities for industrialisation, export expansion, employment generation, technology transfer and wealth creation. He also called on Ndigbo to give overwhelming support to…
By Miriam Humbe A three storey commercial building in the Wuse Zone 4 area of Abuja collapsed on Monday evening. The FCT Emergency Management Department FEMD received a distress call about the incident at about 7.20pm. Emergency responders have mobilized to the incident scene. Eyewitness accounts say there are no casualties so far. Nkechi Isa, the Head, Public Affairs of FEMD revealed this in a statement. Meanwhile emergency responders have continued search and rescue operations as they await the arrival of an excavator to enhance the search efforts. Details regarding the number of persons affected and the cause of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have intensified enforcement operations across the country as part of renewed efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and strengthen compliance with mining regulations. The specialised enforcement unit said its operational teams, particularly in the South-West region, are recording significant progress in ensuring that mining activities align with extant laws and regulatory requirements, underscoring the Federal Government’s determination to eliminate illegal mining and protect national mineral assets. The Mining Marshals were established as a key enforcement mechanism to support ongoing reforms in the solid minerals sector and…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, operating under Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, have on 7 September 2026 successfully foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The troops, while conducting a routine patrol along the axis, encountered the terrorists and responded decisively, forcing the terrorists to withdraw from the area in disarray. Reinforcement was subsequently deployed, enabling the…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to be diligent, objective and discharge their statutory responsibilities with the highest ethical standards. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Press and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, gave the charge during the inauguration and induction of members of the NYSC ACTU held at the Scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. Aliyu who was represented by Mr. Olusegun Adigun, described the event as…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intensified pressure on illegal refining networks in Rivers State, disrupting 2 illegal refining sites and recovering 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The operation by NNS PATHFINDER on 6 September 2026 uncovered 8 dugout pits, sacks and reservoirs associated with the illegal refining activities. The sites and recovered products were subsequently handled in line with established procedures. The latest action is significant against the backdrop…
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…