By Miriam Humbe The trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, continued on Thursday, June 18, 2026 before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, Iliya John Iyakwari, denied under cross-examination by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, that there is an extract of the Federal Executive Council meeting of May 21, 2003, different from the one, marked Exhibit EFCC 3K which he certified and was tendered in evidence by the prosecution. Agunloye…
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By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has said the Scheme would continue to produce the generation of youths that would shape Nigeria’s economic future. He also reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development through digital solutions. The NYSC helmsman said this on Thursday in his remarks at the 2026 edition of National Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (YEEP) programme which held in Abuja. It was themed: “Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Courage and Impact”. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps has taken another bold initiative to expose Corps Members to financial literacy, stock trading and savings investment. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu made the move during his visit to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) in Lagos where he also witnessed the closing gong ceremony. General Nafiu said the collaboration between NYSC and the Nigerian Capital Market ecosystem would afford Corps Members to understand the concept of stock business. He said that…
By Miriam Humbe, with report from news.cgtn.com On Wednesday morning, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper titled: “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions”. The white paper was published to introduce China’s principles, proposals and actions on global governance, foster broader consensus within the international community, ensure more effective responses to global challenges, and build a more just and equitable global governance system. Global governance is a common endeavor that bears on the well-being of all humanity, and building a just and equitable global governance system is a shared vision long pursued by…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Members have been warned to steer clear of political campaigns, rallies, and other activities that could identify them with any political party. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Brigadier General Nafiu said that the NYSC was an apolitical organisation and, therefore, Corps Members are not expected to participate in partisan political…
By Miriam Humbe Amid the worrisome escalating banditry and terrorism across northern Nigeria, the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a State of Emergency on insecurity in the region. The forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa said this when he addressed a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the deteriorating security situation required a new approach that empowered communities to play an active role in protecting themselves. The ABMPF said that residents could no longer afford to remain passive in the face of persistent attacks against their lives and property.…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA through sustained counter-terrorism and search-and-rescue operations successfully rescued 7 more kidnapped victims and thwarted coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States. This was as part of ongoing unwavering search and rescue operation to eradicating terrorism and banditry in the North West region. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. On 16 June 2026, in Katsina State, troops conducting Operation CLEAN SWEEP 3 intensified offensive against terrorist enclaves in Matazu Local Government Area.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the discovery of a concealed crude oil storage site used to support crude oil theft activities within the Niger Delta. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director, Naval Information of the Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following actionable intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of Delta State. Supported by aerial surveillance, naval personnel carried out a meticulous search of the area. Although…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) in the efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Nigerias. Mrs. Zubaida Umar stated, while receiving a delegation from KSrelief at the NEMA Headquarters in Abuja. The Director General commended KSrelief for its sustained support to humanitarian interventions in Nigeria and noted that the partnership has continued to complement the Federal Government’s efforts in addressing the needs of vulnerable persons affected by disasters and other…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku and a former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero continued on Monday, June 15, 2026, before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Taiwo Johns informed the Court that money from local governments in the State was sent to his private account with instruction, usually from…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded another operational success following the arrest of suspected members of a phone-theft and “one chance” syndicate along the Eleyele–Ojoo corridor of Ibadan, Oyo State. Osondu Ohaeri, the Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The suspects were intercepted in the early hours of Monday, 15 June 2026, by an FRSC team on routine patrol along the Babalegba–Eleyele–Ojoo route after officers observed a motorcycle rider pursuing a Nissan Micra (Reg. No. AJW 903XE). A female passenger subsequently raised an alarm that her…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, dismissed an application filed by former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the N110.4 billion alleged fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. This was contained in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, on Tuesday. Bello is being prosecuted alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and…