By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained operational pressure against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities with the dismantling of a reactivated illegal refining cluster within the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. The operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH under Operation DELTA SENTINEL following intelligence reports indicating renewed illegal refining activities around Egboama/Ogbogolo Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation involved a coordinated land and water insertion supported by aerial surveillance aimed at locating concealed…
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By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 11 May 2026, called for stricter data validation and wider stakeholder engagement in ongoing fiscal and regulatory reforms, as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted the leadership of the Beer Sectoral Group at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The engagement, which took place at the CGC’s Board Room, was attended by senior executives from major brewing companies across the country and focused on tax administration, trade transparency and the growing debate surrounding the proposed tax stamp policy currently under government consideration. Addressing the delegation, CGC Adeniyi said policy decisions…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has urged State Governments in the country to commence proactive measures aimed at preventing and mitigating the impact of flooding following predictions that more than 30 states may experience serious flooding during the 2026 rainy season. Mrs. Zubaida Umar made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in Yola as part of activities for the stakeholders’ engagement and flag-off of the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster and Related…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has flagged off the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster and Related Hazards for the South South geo-political zone in Calabar, Cross River State. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, who flagged off the campaign on Thursday, 14th May 2026, said the exercise was designed to drive early and coordinated action to protect lives and livelihoods during the 2026 rainy season. She noted that the South South region remains one of the areas most vulnerable to flooding in Nigeria due to its coastal location, high rainfall…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been alerted to an unauthorized breach of its official website by suspected hackers. The Agency is currently taking necessary technical measures to rectify the breach, secure the platform, and restore normal operations. In the meantime, the general public is strongly advised to disregard any suspicious content, misleading information, unauthorized announcements, or fraudulent solicitations for money that may appear on the compromised website or be circulated through related channels. The Agency regrets any inconvenience this situation may cause and assures the public that efforts are ongoing to resolve the issue promptly and strengthen the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), led by its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on data sharing at the CBN Head Office in Abuja. Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General/CEO of NiMet, and Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, PhD, Deputy Governor, Economic Policy Directorate of the Central Bank of Nigeria, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions. Speaking at the event, Prof. Charles Anosike highlighted the importance of integrating weather and climate data into economic research, especially in sectors such as…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy unit, Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, dismantled a black market fuel ring within the Okrika general area in Rivers State during anti-crude oil theft patrol, as part of its ongoing onslaught on economic saboteurs and illegal petroleum networks. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. The operation led to the discovery of a major storage hub linked to the distribution of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State. During the operation, naval personnel uncovered a warehouse located around Okochiri…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has handed over five suspects linked to alleged activities of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN), and associated criminal elements to the Department of State Services (DSS), Anambra State Command, for further investigation. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. The suspects were apprehended by personnel of Naval Outpost (NOP) ONITSHA deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) AMIYI following intelligence reports linking them to suspected criminal activities within Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. Preliminary investigation identified one of…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a suspected staging camp linked to hostile activities within the Rivers–Bayelsa creek corridor following heightened surveillance and patrols in the area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. The discovery was made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed at Soku area after suspicious movements by occupants of a high-powered speedboat attracted the attention of naval personnel conducting routine security operations within the waterways. The boat, powered by a 200-horsepower engine, was initially observed conveying six persons dressed in unconfirmed uniforms while…
By Miriam Humbe The FCT Emergency Management Department, (FEMD), has called off search operations, for possible victims in the rubble of the collapsed three storey structure behind the Gudu market. FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa disclosed this in a statement. The Ag. Director General of FEMD, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed announced the end of the rescue operations. According to him, having reached ground zero, no victims were found beneath the rubble. Rescue efforts at the incident scene commenced at 7 am on Sunday. The search was called off at 8.30am, Engr. Abdulrahman commended Julius Berger Nigeria and Zeberced for…
By Miriam Humbe The Team of the Air force War College Nigeria (AFWC), visited the Headquarters Theatre Command of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State, on operational study tour of the theatre of OPHK. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. The Commandant of the AFWCN and Team Leader, Air Vice Marshal Gambo Mbaka, conveyed appreciation to the Theatre Command for hosting the delegation. He acknowledged the operational demands on troops in the North…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in continuation of series of offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, have successfully neutralised several terrorists, recovered weapons and livestock across Sokoto and Katsina States. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. In Sokoto State, troops responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an attempt by Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to set fire to a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri Village in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State. The troops made…