By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has declared that Nigeria’s democracy is worth defending. This is despite challenges confronting the nation’s electoral and governance systems. Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Speaking on Thursday at a public lecture held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, to commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Senator Akume urged Nigerians to play active roles in strengthening democratic institutions and safeguarding the country’s hard-earned civil rule. Reflecting…
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By Miriam Humbe The 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Odofin, in the trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, told Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja, how Sirika allegedly passed off an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airline as that of the promised Nigeria Air by the government of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement signed by EFCC’s Head Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. The decoy aircraft, adorned with the livery of the promised Nigeria Air, found its way on the tarmac…
By Miriam Humbe The Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 clarified what transpired over the certification of the extract of the minutes of Federal Executive Council meeting of May 21, 2026, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja, following the formal request from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the certified extracts of the minutes of the meeting. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The former minister…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, arraigned a social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, ( a.k.a Blessing CEO) for alleged N13,000,000 (Thirteen Million Naira) Cancer fraud before Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The EFCC filed a fresh six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retaining the proceeds to the tune of N13,000,000 against her, following the receipt of several…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated reception arrangements for 268 Nigerian citizens being evacuated from the Republic of South Africa. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has activated the Agency’s response team to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to receive the returnees in collaboration with other relevant government agencies and stakeholders. The first batch of the evacuees will depart the O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, on Wednesday night and expected to arrive Nigeria in the early hours of Thursday, 11th June, 2026 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Minister of State…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, inaugurated its Service Innovation Committee at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja. This was part of efforts to institutionalize innovation, strengthen research and development, deepen digital transformation, and enhance service delivery. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda and the directive from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to foster innovation across the public service. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike said that Innovation has remained a defining pillar of the current administration…
By Miriam Humbe The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said that Nigeria has embraced democracy which has come to stay. He said: “That is why, for 27 broken years, we are enjoying this freedom in a democratic setting. We love the values and the morals of democracy, and there is no system that is as beautiful as democracy”. Senator Akume was speaking on Tuesday while responding to questions during the World Press Conference held in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day Anniversary. Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity…
By Miriam Humbe To protect Nigeria’s Critical National Information Infrastructure, (CNII) the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering establishing a Communications Industry Security Trust Fund. This was contained in a six-point communiqué Issued at the 109th Board meeting of the Nigerian Communications Commission held On May 25, 2026. Humsi Media Online gathered that nations of the world protect their Critical National Information Infrastructure because its compromise or destruction would severely jeopardize national security, economic stability, and public safety. Protecting Critical National Information Infrastructure therefore, requires securing the digital and physical assets vital to national security, public health, and the economy.…
By Miriam Humbe The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). This is a move that anchors the Commission’s plan to reposition the Institute for the next era of Nigeria’s communications sector and digital economy. Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Director, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement. Princess Emiko will be joined on the board by Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, who joins as interim Board members. The interim leadership will work alongside…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to intensifying publicity efforts aimed at showcasing its milestones and achievements to stakeholders. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. He described the NYSC as one of the most enduring legacies of Nigeria’s nation-building efforts. The Director General stated this in Abuja at strategic media training workshop for NYSC top management and State Coordinators. The workshop, themed: “Strengthening NYSC Operations through Strategic Media Engagement: Contemporary Digital and Traditional Media Approaches,” was designed…
By Miriam Humbe As preparations for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course gather momentum, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has emphasized the importance of equipping young Nigerians with the skills and values needed to drive national development. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. The Scheme also stressed the need to strengthen the Orientation Course as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated this today in his keynote address during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Orientation Course Workshop, held in Abuja. According…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Emergency Response Team deployed following the passenger train incident along the Agbor axis of Delta State has conducted a rapid assessment at the accident site and hospitals where injured passengers were evacuated for medical attention. The Head of NEMA Benin Operations Office, Mr. Kenoma Ojuederie, who led the team, worked in collaboration with the Delta State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), and other relevant stakeholders during the response…