By Miriam Humbe In a resounding victory against terrorism and banditry, troops of 8 Division Garrison Strike Force operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 has achieved significant breakthroughs in its ongoing offensive operation within the notorious Sububu Forests of Maradun Local Government Area ( LGA), Zamfara State. The operation, aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and restoring peace to the State, has resulted in the neutralization of 6 terrorists, the recovery of arms and ammunition, the destruction of terrorist infrastructure, and the successful rescue of a kidnapped underage victim. Media Information Officer, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain David Adewusi disclosed this…
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By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) operating under Operation DESERT SANITY V delivered a decisive blow to BH/ISWAP terrorists along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains axis on 22 January 2026. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. The insurgents attempted a well-planned ambush with Roadside Improvised Explosive Devices (RSIED) and heavy gunfire, but impressively troops under Sector 1 responded with superior firepower, neutralizing 10 terrorists including 2 senior commanders identified as Basulhu and Ubaida. Follow-up pursuit…
By Miriam Humbe In a strategic move to intensify the fight against terrorism and banditry in North-West Nigeria, 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) has forged a partnership with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC). Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The collaboration took place during a courtesy visit by the Commandant of AWDC, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 OPFY Major General…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC has sought an enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the pursuit of its mandate. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday, when the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Corporation, Thompson Oludare Sunday led a team of the management staff on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Ola Olukoyede. Sunday stressed that the visit offered an opportunity for formal engagement with the EFCC for further collaboration between the two organizations. “We aim to…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling ecological challenges in Oyo State and other parts of the country, with a focus on mitigating the impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, flooding, erosion, desertification, and other related environmental hazards. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, gave the assurance when the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and his delegates paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Having congratulated His Imperial Majesty on his ascension to the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, he assured him of the readiness of…
By Miriam Humbe In a sustained effort to assess the durability of peace, security and development in stabilised areas of the North East, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), through the Directorate of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), has led a high-level media assessment tour to the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. The three-day visit brought together senior defence correspondents and media professionals to independently appraise ongoing military operations, civil-military engagements and post-conflict stabilisation efforts within…
By Nana Musa The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP), Dr Deborah Odoh, says the ongoing review of the National Policy on Food and Nutrition is key to Nigeria’s food security. Odoh said this in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Public Relationship in the ministry, Mrs Osagie Jacobs, in Abuja on Wednesday. She made the statement during a steering committee meeting for the review of the national policy on food and nutrition and its implementation plan. The meeting brought together key nutrition stakeholders across sectors to deliberate on the draft policy and provide…
The Nigeria Police Force acknowledges the deep concern generated by reports of an abduction incident at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Force understands the fear and anxiety such reports cause to families, residents, and the general public, and treats the safety of every citizen as a matter of utmost priority. Upon receiving the report, the Kaduna State Security Council was convened by the Governor. During the meeting at the Government House, Kaduna, some individuals from the affected local government area disputed the report, which had earlier been confirmed by the Police,…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a phased implementation of enforcement measures in respect of Digital Money Lending (DML) operators that did not regularise their status in accordance with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations). The deadline was Monday, 5 January 2026. Speaking on the commencement of enforcement measures, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, stated that the actions were necessary to give effect to the Regulations and to maintain regulatory certainty in Nigeria’s digital lending market, in line…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained their advance into the Timbuktu Triangle, recording significant operational gains and further degrading terrorist networks operating within the area. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force ( North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. In the latest phase of operations, troops successfully cleared and dominated key terrorist locations across the triangle, including Tergejeri, Chiralia, and the Ajigin/Abirma general areas. During the conduct of these operations, troops made intermittent contact with fleeing terrorist elements and engaged them with high…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA operating under Sector 2 have successfully neutralized 2 terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The operations were conducted in close collaboration with allied security forces and local vigilantes, demonstrating a unified front against banditry and terrorism. In Kebbi State, troops acting on actionable intelligence ambushed members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group near…
The leadership of the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum has been inundated with calls and inquiries from members on an alleged class action suit against Arewa 24 and the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. We wish to state categorically that our Forum is in no way or shape involved in or briefed about the purported court action against Arewa 24 and our national regulator, the NBC. As a Forum of Broadcast Media Owners and Practitioners, we disassociate our Forum from this legal action, and uphold the right of any industry player in the region to practice his trade unhinged, according to…