By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Army has recovered its official X (formerly Twitter) account, @HQNigerianArmy, more than two months after it was compromised by unauthorised access. Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele announced the restoration in a statement signed on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The statement said, the account is now fully secured, with administrative control reinstated, paving the way for the resumption of regular updates on the Army’s activities, operations, achievements and institutional developments. The account was first reported to have been subjected to unauthorised access on 29 August 2026, a development that temporarily disrupted the…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy, through Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY, has deactivated three illegal refining sites at Awokiri Community in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, uncovering approximately 117,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The operation was conducted on 5 November 2026 following credible intelligence on the activation of new illegal refining sites within the area. During the operation, the naval team discovered 16 dugout pits, nine of which contained approximately 115,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. An additional storage tank contained…
I wish to express my profound gratitude to the good people of Kebbi State for the overwhelming support, solidarity and warm reception accorded to His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the leadership of our great party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), during the presidential campaign flag-off held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Birnin Kebbi. The massive turnout and enthusiasm demonstrated by our people were deeply encouraging and reaffirm our collective determination to pursue a better future for Kebbi State and Nigeria. I sincerely appreciate His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, for his leadership, courage and unwavering commitment to national renewal. I…
By Amb. Yu Dunhai Days ago, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded in Beijing. The session reviewed and adopted the Resolution of the Central Committee of the CPC on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance. It sets out systematic plans for continuing to exercise full and rigorous self-governance of the Party on the new journey in the new era, providing a strong political guarantee for advancing the great cause of building a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Through this plenary session,…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been conferred with the Fellow Award of the Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (FQIIN) in recognition of his leadership and the Agency’s sustained commitment to quality management and institutional excellence. The award was presented to Professor Anosike on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the NiMet Headquarters in Abuja, by Dr. Stephen S. Hati, President/CEO of the Quality Improvement Institute of Nigeria (QIIN). The recognition acknowledges NiMet’s more than a decade of commitment to quality management, demonstrated through continuous ISO certification and recertification, as…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy, through personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO, in collaboration with local divers and members of Abedigbene Fishing Community, have rescued seven passengers following a boat mishap around Abedigbene waters in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on 5 November 2026. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The incident involved a passenger boat travelling from Yenagoa to Akassa, which reportedly had eight persons on board. Following a distress report from a local fisherman, personnel deployed at Labrador Lagosgbene Houseboat promptly mobilised to the…
***Warns Against Delays, Illicit Trade By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command generated ₦302,952,570,769.24 in October 2026, representing an increase of ₦20,161,430,521.84 over the ₦282,791,140,247.40 recorded in September 2026. This represents a month-on-month growth of approximately 7.13 per cent. The October collection marks another significant revenue performance above the ₦300 billion threshold, following the Command’s record-breaking collection of over ₦323 billion in July 2026. The performance reflects the Command’s continued drive to strengthen revenue generation while facilitating legitimate trade under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, who assumed duty on 29 September 2026.…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to expanding its force structure and strengthening operational capabilities to address emerging security challenges across the country. The COAS gave the assurance on Thursday, 5 November 2026, during a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at Government House, Benin City. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. A major highlight of the visit was the COAS’s assurance that the newly established 83 Division, with Headquarters in…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an intelligence-led operation in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The troops have also intensified air and ground operations to neutralise terrorists and deny them freedom of action in Zamfara State. On 5 November 2026, troops of Sector 1, in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), apprehended a suspected…
By Miriam Humbe The National Pension Commission, PenCom has sought the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to deal with fraudulent activities in the nation’s pension industry, especially the challenge of unremitted pension funds by some employers. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran made the demand in Abuja on Thursday, October 5, 2026 when she led a delegation from her office to the headquarters of the EFCC. The DG raised concerns over the disturbing trend where many employers fail to remit…
By Miriam Humbe Some vegetable oil and salt samples collected from Nigerian markets were found to be inadequately fortified during a survey conducted by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC Director, Corporate Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The study, undertaken in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), was carried out in random markets and homes in the northern and southern parts of the country over a two-month period. The methodology adopted included a Household Food Fortification Survey, complemented by the use of the Digital Fortification Quality Traceability…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has been honoured with the Changemaker Climate Leadership Award at the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards on the 3rd November 2026 at Habout point, Victoria Island,Lagos The award recognises Professor Anosike’s leadership in advancing meteorological development, institutional reforms and the application of weather and climate information to national development. It also acknowledges his efforts in repositioning NiMet as a more technologically driven, responsive and service-oriented institution, with enhanced capacity to provide weather and climate intelligence that supports economic activities, protects lives and strengthens…