By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Sector 2, in the early hours of 23 April 2026, successfully repelled a determined terrorist attack on Kukareta. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force. (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. The attack, which commenced shortly after midnight and lasted until about 0300 hours, was met with a swift and coordinated response by vigilant troops. The troops executed a deliberate offensive-defensive operation, effectively containing the assault and forcing the terrorists into a disorderly withdrawal. During the…
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By Miriam Humbe In a significant blow to the proliferation of illicit weapons and the activities of criminal elements, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have successfully raided a clandestine arms manufacturing site in Gwandanu Village, Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement. The operation, which was conducted at about 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, resulted in the arrest of 2 suspects caught in the process of fabricating sophisticated firearms. During the precise tactical raid, troops seized a substantial…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Employers in the country have been advised to provide enabling environments that would enable the potentials of Corps Members serving with them to bring out initiatives that would add value to the society. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the advice during the launching of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Innovation Space, tagged; “idea2impact”, held at NITDA Headquarters in Abuja. He said Corps Members are solution providers that must be mentored,…
***Dismisses UBA’s Suit, Fined N2m ***It’s A big Victory For Bank Customers, Says EVC, Tunji Bello By Miriam Humbe Advocacy for consumer rights in the banking sector recorded a major boost today with a judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing, in its entirety, a suit by UBA Plc seeking to contest the jurisdiction of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. In its ruling, presiding Justice James Omotosho affirmed the Commission’s statutory authority to investigate consumer complaints involving banks and other financial…
Caption L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council Member, National Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6); Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Mr. Muhammed Rudman, National President, IPv6 Council; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,NCC; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC; Dr. Chris Uwaje, National Vice President, IPv6 Council; Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President, National Internet Registration Association, NIRA/ Council Member, during the Inauguration of the National Internet Protocol Version 6, (IPv6) Council Members, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State on the 23rd April 2026.
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to intensify ongoing operations against bandits and other criminal elements in the North West, stressing that Nigeria must be made safe at all cost. Major General Samaila Uba, Director, Defence Information at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. General Oluyede gave the charge during his operational visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), in Gusau, Zamfara State. The visit was aimed at assessing operational readiness, addressing challenges…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that both organisations said would safeguard consumers against fraud while opening opportunities for them to leverage the potentials of the telecommunications and financial sectors. Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, the NCC’s Head, Public Affairs Department disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The MoU was signed as NCC and CBN inaugurated a Joint Committee on Payment Systems and Consumer Protection and a Joint Committee on Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) Portal. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) notes the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, 20 April 2026, dismissing the suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the Commission’s authority to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons in the exercise of its statutory mandate. The judgment, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, affirms the Commission’s powers under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 (FCCPA) to receive complaints, assess matters brought before it, and take appropriate lawful steps, including investigation where necessary. Welcoming the decision, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the…
Prospective Corps Members deployed to Enugu and Osun states are to note that the Orientation Exercise for these states will commence on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, and end on Monday, 18th May, 2026; one week after Commencement in the other 34 states and the FCT. This slight adjustment is due to the on-going extensive renovation of the Camps by the State Governments which has necessitated the change in date. For the avoidance of doubt, the Orientation Exercise for all other states and the FCT is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 – Tuesday 12th May 2026. Affected…
By Miriam Humbe In a consolidatory move to solidify the return of peace in Plateau State, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation ENDURING PEACE (COPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, successfully hosted the First Peace and Unity Inter-Tribal 17-Kilometre Race in Mangu Local Government Area. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace disclosed this in a statement. The initiative serves as a core component of the military’s non-kinetic strategy designed to mitigate insecurity, foster communal harmony, and strengthen civil-military relations. The race brought together a diverse group of youths representing…
By Miriam Humbe A former Chief Executive of the National Youth Service Corps, Reverend Peter Okuromade, has advocated for moral rebirth for Corps Members, who are being prepared to take up leadership roles in the country. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. He stated this during a courtesy visit by the 23rd NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to his residence in Abuja. Rev. Okuromade said as role models to the younger generation, there was the need for them to be exposed to the ideals of responsible citizenship, especially during Orientation…
The attention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has been drawn to a series of newspaper publication and a viral anonymous post in the social media seeking to create the impression that the Commission cancelled, shut down, or banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria. Those claims are incorrect. The Commission has not prohibited airtime borrowing or data advance services, and no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services. Following a deluge of consumer complaints bordering on opaque charges, unexplained deductions, aggressive recovery practices, poor disclosure standards, and inadequate accountability in segments…