By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has commended the Nigerian Army, for providing a secure and conducive environment for Corps Members and NYSC formations across the nation. NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The DG gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Jos, Major General Folusho Oyinlola. He noted that the Scheme cannot thrive in an insecure environment, stressing that the success of the NYSC is largely dependent on…
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The Operation WHIRL STROKE Maritime Component, on the directive of the Force Commander Major General Moses Gara; wishes to sensitize the marine community on some safety advisory. The Maritime Component Commander, Lieutenant Commander Dusse Christopher Zakari, hereby notifies the general public, particularly mariners, boat operators, passengers, and residents conducting economic activities along inland waterways in the Joint Operations Area that the ongoing rainy season has resulted in a significant rise in water levels. This increase in water volume is often accompanied by strong currents and turbulence, which may pose serious risks to water transportation and other riverine activities. Consequently, there…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the discovery of a concealed cache of suspected illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. In the course of the operations, the Navy also intercepted a vehicle believed to be part of an illicit fuel distribution network. Director of Naval Information_ Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed to the Okolomade Community axis of Abua-Odual Local Government Area, where intelligence indicated the movement of suspected…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued three passengers from a capsized boat along the Bennett River in Warri, Delta State. Director of Naval Information_ Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. With this move once again, the Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and commitment to safeguarding lives on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The rescue was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA during a routine maritime security patrol under ongoing efforts to ensure safety and security within the nation’s waterways. While on patrol, naval personnel observed distressed passengers…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 1 and Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded another series of operational successes in separate intelligence-driven operations conducted across Kaduna and Zamfara States. This further demonstrated their unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens and denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. On 18 June 2026, troops of Sector 1 OPFY responded swiftly to a distress call reporting the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have informed the general public, investors, and all stakeholders in the communications sector on compliance requirements regarding changes in the ownership structure of licensed communications companies in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement jointly signed on Sunday for the NCC by Nnenna Ukoha, the Director, Public Affairs, and Rasheed Mahe, Head of Public Affairs at the Corporate Affairs Commission. The requirement is pursuant to the provisions of Section 90 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), Regulation 28 (2) of the Competition Practices Regulations,…
By Dr. Zainab Suleiman To: The Governors, Commissioners, Hisbah Boards, Traditional Rulers, and Legislators of Northern Nigeria From: A Concerned Citizen Date: June 16, 2026 Subject: Stop Cloning Poverty: Marry Skills, Not Just Couples Esteemed Leaders, I write not to insult, but to confront us with a truth too bitter to keep swallowing. This year, Kano has approved N1.5bn for 3,000 couples. Katsina is sponsoring 1,000 couples. Zamfara, 100 couples. Mass weddings are paraded as welfare. But sirs, let us ask the hard question: What exactly are we wedding? 1. We are wedding illiteracy to illiteracy When both partners cannot…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. This further demonstrated their commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizenry and ensuring the security of communities across the theatre of operations. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Join Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The first incident occurred on June 18, 2026, when troops responded to…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), commenced a two-day training programme for officers and men of NCS on the Federal Government’s new tax policies, as part of efforts to ensure that personnel fully understand their obligations under the country’s evolving tax system. The training, which began on Wednesday, 17, and ended on Thursday, 18 June 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, attracted members of the Management Team, Comptrollers, Superintendents and other junior cadres. Declaring the training open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Deputy…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, June 19, 2026, organised a specialised training programme on surveillance and intelligence gathering for its operatives. This was part of efforts to strengthen investigative capacity and enhance intelligence-led operations. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The training was conducted in collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS. It underscored the commitment of both agencies to deepening inter-agency cooperation, knowledge sharing, and professional development in the fight against economic and financial crimes. The acting Zonal…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two wooden boats conveying illegally mined black sand and arrested 13 suspects in Bayelsa State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement. This was yet another recorded operational success in its efforts to curb the illegal exploitation of natural resources. The operation was conducted by Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO following credible intelligence on the movement of boats suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities within the coastal communities of Brass Local Government Area. Acting on the intelligence, naval personnel intercepted the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intercepted approximately 103,500 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, in Rivers State. The seizure was made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER under Operation DELTA SENTINEL during a routine security patrol around the APS Limited Jetty in Woji, Rivers State. This information was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho. Humsi Media Online gathered that the discovery uncovered a major link in the illicit petroleum distribution network. The statement said that naval operatives observed a wooden…