By Miriam Humbe The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, led the University’s management team on a courtesy visit to the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, to deepen collaboration on the Smart Climate Project. Prof. Fawehinmi said the visit, undertaken on behalf of the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, under the leadership of Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, was aimed at advancing discussions on the Smart Climate Project and other areas of mutual interest. Key areas discussed included joint research, remote sensors, GIS tools, weather…
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By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the long-standing defence partnership between Nigeria and the United States of America. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba. The CDS made this known during a courtesy visit by the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Department of State, Mr Frank Garcia, to the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff was represented at the meeting by the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, Air…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has convened a one – day strategic retreat with the leadership of various Military Veterans’ Associations. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba made this known in a statement signed on Tuesday. The retreat, hosted in collaboration with the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers’ Association of Nigeria (RANAO), was held at the Army Headquarters Command Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja. It provided a platform for dialogue, collaboration and renewed commitment to the welfare of retired personnel who dedicated their…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security stakeholders as part of a coordinated national strategy to address evolving security challenges. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Apollonia Anele disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The assurance was conveyed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Onyechi Appolonia Anele, during a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedo, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, on July 14, 2026. Speaking during the engagement, the Acting Director Army Public Relations,…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on all Corps employers, to upgrade the welfare of Corps Members posted to serve with them, as any employer who did not provide accommodation and transportation for Corps Members would be blacklisted from enjoying Corps services. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The NYSC Chief Executive stated this while interacting with Corps members in Lokoja during working visit to Kogi State. He assured Corps members that the Federal Government was resolutely…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria has intensified efforts to strengthen its defence partnership with China as the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), led a high powered delegation to Beijing for strategic engagements aimed at enhancing military technology transfer, modernising the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), and expanding local defence manufacturing through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). A statement by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde said the week long visit is focused on deepening bilateral defence cooperation while positioning Nigeria as a producer, rather than merely a consumer, of military technology. Speaking during a…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a Medium Flood Risk advisory valid from 14 – 20 July 2026. Localised flooding is expected along key river channels over the next 7 days, affecting 13 states. STATIONS AT RISK Watch closely if you are near: Saminara (Karam River) Waya Dam Site (Waya River) Amber (Amber River) MOST AFFECTED STATES & LGAs Adamawa: Demsa, Lamurde, Numan (High exposure: 147 communities, 49 schools, 40 health facilities at risk) Borno: Gubio, Mobbar (680 communities, 8 schools, 6 health facilities at risk) Bauchi: Bauchi, Ningi, Shira Kaduna: Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Jaba, Jema’a, Kachia, Kaura,…
By Miriam Humbe On July 10, residents of Gummi town in Zamfara State poured into the streets in celebration as troops from Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, returned to their base following a highly successful offensive operation. At the military operation at Dutsen Gidan Hill, nearly 17 km from Gummi town, the military neutralized terrorists and recovered motorcycles used by the bandits in their criminal activities. The community in their celebration, expressed renewed hope and growing confidence in the ongoing military operations in the region. In Oyo State at the same time, the Nigerian Armed Forces’ joint operations successfully rescued…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 7 Operation ENDURING PEACE, deployed at Samaru Village, in Zonkwa district of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, while conducting stop and search operations at Samaru check point, successfully intercepted terrorists logistics suppliers, recovered weapons and arrested suspects who were traveling from Jos in Plateau State to Niger State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The operation conducted at about 09:40am on Monday 13 July 2026, was part of the ongoing decisive and offensive posture of…
By Miriam Humbe Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, security and well-being of Corps members serving in the state, describing them as critical partners in the government’s development agenda. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Governor Ododo gave the assurance while receiving the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the Government House in Lokoja. Congratulating the Director General on his appointment, the Governor expressed confidence in his leadership, saying his tenure would…
By Miriam Humbe The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu, the Chief Executive Officer, Ski Hi-Entertainment before Justice Vincent C. Ezeugwu of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout, on a three-count charge bordering on issuance of dud cheque to the tune of N16, 847, 000 (Sixteen Million, Eight Hundred and Forty-Seven Thousand Naira). Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Count one of the charges reads: “That you, Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu, trading under name and style of Ski Hi-Entertainment,…
By Miriam Humbe The absence of the National Coordinator of Multi-Sectional Crisis Recovery Projects, MCRP, North East Development Commission, (NEDC), Danjuma Mohammed on Thursday, June 25, 2026, stalled his trial before Justice K. N. Ogbonnaya of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Zuba, Abuja. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Justice Ogbonnaya who frowned at the absence of the defendant on two sittings consecutively without any provable reason before the Court, noted that there was no medical report before the Court to show that the defendant was ill…