It is with gratitude to God and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Late Lady Eunice Chintua Offor, JP, who departed this life in May 2026 at the age of 72. *Early Life and Education* Born in January 1954 to the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nzewata Onyenweama, Lady Offor spent her early years in Ghana with her late elder sister, Mrs. Gladys Ndubuisi. She returned to Lagos Nigeria in 1971 and obtained her West African School Certificate in 1972. Driven by a passion for learning, she attended Teachers Training College and obtained the Nigeria Certificate…
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By Miriam Humbe In its continuing efforts to strengthen collaboration and partnership for enhanced Protection of Civilians in the North East, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), hosted a Humanitarian/Civil-Military Coordination Roundtable on Thursday, 13 August 2026. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Roundtable is a forum designed to foster more efficient and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities…
By Miriam Humbe Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Yu Dunhai met with Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on August 13. To further support Nigeria’s national development and economic growth, China is to provide RMB 200 million, equivalent of N40,362,130,560.00 in grant assistance to Nigeria for the implementation of projects agreed upon by the two governments. Ambassador Yu said that, over the past 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria, bilateral relations have consistently remained at the forefront of China-Africa relations. In recent years, under the strategic guidance…
By Miriam Humbe Honourable Hussaini Garba Maisukwati is aspiring for the House of Representatives in Taraba State on the ticket of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) in the 2027 General Elections. Seeking to represent the people of Lau, Karim Lamido and Ardo Kolla Federal Constituency, he tells Humsi Media Online that with his calibre of lawmakers, Nigerians will definitely have confidence in the quality of legislation from the 11th National Assembly. Excerpts: What sparked your interest to join politics? My Interest is to give a good and proper representation to my Constituents in the green Chamber. Someone has to be…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on road construction companies, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and adopt preventive measures to protect fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation and other civil works across the country. Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the NCC’s Director, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call today, August 11, 2026, at a stakeholders’ workshop on the protection of fibre-optic cables held at the National Counter- Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Nuhu Dahiru for impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N3,000,000.00 (Three Million Naira). Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The suspect was arrested in Tashan Bama, along Bama Road, Maiduguri, Borno State, following credible intelligence indicating that he had been parading himself as an officer of the EFCC, and thereby defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. A sum of N3,000,000.00 (Three Million Naira) was recovered from…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced a four-week Basic Investigation and Enforcement training for 102 newly recruited officers of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday, August 10, 2026 at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja, said: “The programme marked a significant milestone in the history of the two institutions, this is the first time the EFCC is hosting and training newly…
By Miriam Humbe The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 arraigned one Muhammad Korimi Abdullahi before Justice Maina Lawan of the Borno State High Court, sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head Media & Publicity. Abdullahi was arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust to the tune of N186, 000,000.00 (One Hundred and Eighty-Six Million Naira). One of the counts reads: “That you, Muhammad Korimi Abdullahi “M” on or about the 14th day…
The attention of the Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been drawn to a viral publication titled, “NANS Moves to Collect N200 Levy from Nigerian Students, Links Dues to NYSC Mobilisation.” The NYSC wishes to state unequivocally that it has not, at any time, discussed, agreed to, or entered into any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) regarding the collection of any levy from students in connection with mobilisation for national service. The Scheme operates under the authority of the Federal Government and implements only policies, guidelines and procedures duly approved…
By Miriam Humbe The Project Manager, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), Abuja, Mr Chrisantus Lapang, has pledged the organisation’s commitment to strengthening partnership with the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). The partnership will be through capacity building and enhanced humanitarian processes aimed at promoting sustainable peace in conflict-affected communities across the North East. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Mr Lapang stated this on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, when he led a delegation from the Centre on…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy (NN) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have renewed their strategic partnership through the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to strengthen maritime safety and security across Nigeria’s maritime domain. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday for Chief of the Naval Staff. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas; the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, Principal Staff Officers and senior officials of both organisations at the Naval Headquarters…
The Nigerian Army invites eligible Nigerians to apply for commission into the Nigerian Army as Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Officers. The SSCC application is open to qualified civilians and serving military personnel who meet the stipulated requirements. Upon successful completion of training and commissioning, SSCC Officers will serve in the Combat Arms, Infantry and Armour Corps and Combat Support Arms, Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps. HOW TO APPLY Prospective applicants are to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal: nashortservice.army.mil.ng Select the SSCC option and carefully follow the application instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE The general public is advised to…