By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a High Flood Risk Advisory for the period 28 September to 4 October 2026, warning of an increased risk of riverine flooding across 17 states in Nigeria. Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) disclosed this in a statement. The advisory, designated National Flood Advisory (NFA) No. 271, is based on hydrological observations, river-stage monitoring and flood forecasting analyses indicating that rising water levels could trigger flooding, particularly in communities located along river channels, floodplains and other low-lying areas. NiHSA is particularly…
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By Miriam Humbe The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) maintained the tempo of its kinetic operations across all operational theatres nationwide between 30 September – 1 October 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director, Defence Media Operations disclosed this on Friday in a weekly press briefing on the ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the period. The ongoing campaigns against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality reflect the commitment of the AFN to resolve the various threats to security across the nation. In the North East geopolitical zone, troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained operations…
By Miriam Humbe At about 11:15 hours on Friday, 2 October 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Abuja Operations Office (AOO) Emergency Response and Ambulance Bay (ERAB) received a distress call regarding a fire outbreak at Kugbo Furniture Market, Abuja. Following the alert, relevant response stakeholders, including the Federal Fire Service and other emergency responders, were immediately activated to the scene. Upon arrival, NEMA responders supported crowd control efforts and assisted firefighters in containing the blaze. The fire was successfully dampened to prevent possible secondary outbreaks and further spread. No casualties were recorded during the incident. However, preliminary assessment…
By Miriam Humbe Following the recent flood incidents that affected parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, activated a technical team led by the Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, to strengthen ongoing response efforts and support persons affected by the disaster. The team, on arrival in Port Harcourt, inspected some of the affected areas to assess the situation and subsequently delivered relief items approved by NEMA to provide immediate succour to the affected persons. Presenting the relief items to the Rivers State Government during…
By Miriam Humbe In continuation of its coordinated response to the recent flooding in Ebonyi State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of affected communities across several local government areas of the state to ascertain the extent of the disaster and identify the immediate needs of affected persons. Manzo Ezekiel of the NEMA Press Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The assessment team, led by NEMA’s Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, visited flood-affected communities in Ohazura, Afikpo, Ivo and other areas, where several houses and farmlands were affected…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja Operations Office (AOO), has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of flood-affected communities in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State. This was aimed to ascertain the level of impact and identify immediate humanitarian needs. The assessment team carried out an advocacy visit to the Ohimege of Koton Karfe, Dr. Salihu Akawu Saidu, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions and community stakeholders in addressing the challenges posed by the flood disaster. The Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA) team was led by the Special Adviser to the Governor…
By Miriam Humbe The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commiserated with the family of its former Director General, Colonel Peter Kolawole Obasa, who died on Sunday. Caroline Embu, NYSC Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu led the NYSC management team on a condolence visit to the deceased’s residence in Ilorin, Kwara State, Brig. Gen Nafiu described the late Obasa as a pioneer manager and one of the founding fathers of the NYSC. He said that the late Obasa laid the foundation for a strong administrative…
By Miriam Humbe The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Wednesday, 4 November 2026, as the commencement date for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Orientation Course. Caroline Embu, NYSC Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. The statement said that the exercise will hold in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It added that registration of corps members will hold between Wednesday, 4 November and midnight of Friday, 6 November, while the swearing-in ceremony will take place on Friday, 6 November, 2026. The closing ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality, and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Nnenna Ukoha, the Director, Public Affairs in the Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed this in a statement. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call at the opening of the maiden Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum organised by the Commission in collaboration with Swedfund and Ookla in Abuja. The NCC Chief Executive said the forum was designed to provide…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have intensified offensive operations against terrorist and criminal networks in the South East, dismantling a hideout and rescuing three kidnapped victims in Anambra State. The operation was conducted by troops of 185 Battalion in conjunction with the Anambra Vigilante Group. It underscores the Nigerian Army’s sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist networks, deny them freedom of action and protect communities across the region. Following the abduction of three persons around Osakwa General Area in Ihiala Local Government Area, troops of Operation UDO KA, working with the Anambra…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Special Wildlife Office (SWO) under the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU), repatriated Bili, a rescued female baby gorilla, from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to the Republic of Congo. The exercise took place from 22nd to 28th September 2026. Customs National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday for the Comptroller-General of Customs. The operation is the Service’s first international full-cycle wildlife operation, covering interception, rescue, rehabilitation, and the safe return of a trafficked animal to the Réserve Naturelle de…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has rescued 2 kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbery and kidnapping in the Ibeno general area of Akwa Ibom State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The operation took place on 30 September 2026 following credible information on the activities of suspected sea robbers and kidnappers targeting fishermen and forcibly taking away fishing boats and outboard engines. In response, the Nigerian Navy Ship JUBILEE Maritime Quick Response Team, Ibeno, swiftly mobilised to the area to counter…