By Miriam Humbe As Muslims across the country join the global faithful in celebrating this year’s Eid el-Kabir, Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), has called on Nigerians to strengthen the bonds of unity and renew their commitment to national security. In a goodwill message signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the Minister extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He described Eid el-Kabir as a period that embodies sacrifice, faith, and obedience to divine will. General Musa urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of the…
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By Miriam Humbe The Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has continued to consolidate security gains across the North East Theatre, ensuring the peaceful conduct of Eid El Adha prayers while sustaining pressure on criminal and terrorist elements. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. In a major demonstration of improved security and growing civilian confidence, troops of OPHK deployed at Ngoshe community provided adequate security and participated…
On the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, I extend sincere greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as we commemorate this significant celebration rooted in sacrifice, obedience, compassion, and shared humanity. This period reaffirms enduring values of justice, accountability, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity. It also presents an opportunity for renewed commitment to national unity, peace, and inclusive development in Nigeria. As we observe this occasion with family and loved ones, I encourage continued dedication to tolerance, integrity, and collective responsibility in strengthening our society and democratic governance. Barka da Sallah. Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani Executive Director, Civil Society…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists has congratulated one of its Board of Trustees members, Comrade Ruth Abubakar, following her emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Billiri East State Constituency seat in the Gombe State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement signed by Wasilah Ladan, the NAWOJ National Secretary. National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim, described the victory as a remarkable achievement not only for women in journalism but also for women in leadership and politics across Nigeria. In a congratulatory message, Ibrahim praised Ruth Abubakar…
EID-IL-KABIR: COMPASSION FIRST I extend warm Eid-il-Kabir greetings to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria on behalf of NEMA. The festival’s call to sacrifice, compassion, and selflessness mirrors our mandate to save lives, reduce suffering, and support communities in times of need. As we celebrate, let’s carry this spirit forward by looking out for the vulnerable and strengthening one another. May Allah accept our sacrifices and continue to bless our nation with peace, safety and prosperity. Eid Mubarak. Mrs Zubaida Umar, DG NEMA
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging the citizens to embrace peace, sacrifice and national unity. Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. In his Sallah message issued on Tuesday, Senator Akume described the occasion as a period of deep spiritual reflection, compassion and devotion to the values exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He called on Nigerians to use the celebration…
By Miriam Humbe The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (COPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, has assured stakeholders from Mikang, Langtang North, Langtang South, Qua’an-Pan and Shendam Local Government Areas of the military’s unwavering commitment to the safety and peaceful coexistence of all citizens within the Operational zone. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Major General Oyinlola, gave the assurance while addressing a crucial stakeholders’ engagement in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State. He emphasized…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday said troops deployed to different theatres of operations across the country neutralised 317 terrorists and criminal elements. The military authority also said troops arrested 314 suspects, and rescued 221 abducted civilians during coordinated operations across the country in May 2026. Briefing defence correspondents in Abuja, Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said troops sustained “unrelenting and comprehensive offensive” across all theatres, working with sister security agencies to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity and protect civilians. In a breakdown, General Onoja said in the North East, troops of Operation…
***Felicitates with Muslims By Miriam Humbe The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, comprising Delta and Edo State Police Command, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, has ordered massive deployment of Police personnel to worship centres, critical infrastructures, highways, motor parks, linking/exit routes as well as strategic and vulnerable points across the Zone. DSP Tijani Momoh, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Zone disclosed this in a statement signed for the AIG on Wednesday. This is in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, *IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to all Commissioners of Police across State Commands and…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthening its Deposit Insurance Funds (DIFs) as part of efforts to promote the stability and resilience of the nation’s financial system. Hawwau Gambo, NDIC’s Head, Communications & Public Affairs Department, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Corporation, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu, in Abuja. Mr. Sunday said that the need to build strong Deposit Insurance Funds is critical to…
The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), extends warm felicitations to all Muslim faithful ahead of the Eid El Kabir 1447AH celebrations scheduled for Wednesday, 28 May 2026, and wishes all residents of the North East a peaceful and joyful festivity. In keeping with its mandate to protect lives and property across the Theatre, the Command wishes to inform the general public that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place well ahead of the celebrations to ensure a safe and secure environment for all. Credible intelligence available to the Command indicates the possibility of isolated…
The Headquarters, Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has noted with concern a misleading video circulating on social media alleging non-payment of allowances to troops and victimization of a soldier within the Theatre. The Theatre Command categorically states that the claims contained in the video are false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and discredit the military command structure. The Theatre Command wishes to clearly state that the money referenced in the video is not Operational Allowance. It is important to emphasize that all legitimate allowances due to troops under Operation HADIN…