By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have recorded another operational success, neutralized two notorious Lakurawa terrorists and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during a well-coordinated offensive operation in the Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State on 27 June 2026. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed Sunday. The operation forms part of the ongoing military efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and enhance the security of communities across the North West. The…
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By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a strategic reshuffling of senior officers across key operational, command, training and staff appointments within the Nigerian Army (NA). Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Apollonia Anele disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. This is part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen national security and consolidate the Army’s capacity to address emerging security challenges across the country. The appointments affected some field Commanders, school Commandants and principal staff officers at Army Headquarters. In the new posting, Major General WM Dangana has…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 9 Operation ENDURING PEACE deployed in Namu Town Qua’an Pan LGA of Plateau State on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, conducted a deliberate offensive operation leading to the rescue of 8 kidnapped victims at Pandam Forest in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The operation conducted at approximately 3:00am, following credible intelligence regarding the presence of kidnappers in the forest, highlights the troops unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security as…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success in its sustained campaign against militancy and maritime crime with the disruption of an emerging militant camp in the Soku axis of Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH swiftly deployed to a suspected militant hideout following reports that a criminal group linked to a notorious militant network had relocated from the Nembe axis to establish a new operational base within the Soku general area.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained the operational momentum of Operation DELTA SENTINEL with another significant breakthrough against crude oil theft networks, recovering approximately 52,600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and materials intended for illegal refining operations in Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, conducting routine anti-crude oil theft patrols, intercepted two wooden boats positioned to offload suspected petroleum products at Ogoloma in Okrika Local Government Area._ A subsequent search revealed about…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike, participated in the WMO Executive Council Side Event on “Scaling AI-Powered Weather Services for Farmers” held at the WMO Headquarters. The event brought together global leaders, meteorological experts, and development partners to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance weather forecasting, strengthen climate services for agriculture, and improve food security through innovative partnerships. Speaking during the session, Prof. Anosike highlighted that effective AI-driven weather forecasting begins with quality observations, stressing the…
By Miriam Humbe On the sidelines of the 80th Session of the WMO Executive Council, the Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the WMO, Prof. Charles Anosike, held a bilateral meeting with the Administrator and Director-General of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and Permanent Representative of China with the WMO, Dr. Chen Zhenlin. The meeting was held to reaffirm the long-standing partnership between both countries and explore new areas of collaboration. Both Permanent Representatives expressed commitment to advancing cooperation through the adoption and customization of the MAZU AI Early Warning Platform for Nigeria…
The Management of National Youth Service Corps has approved Tuesday, 7th July, 2026, as the commencement date for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Orientation Course for Corps Members deployed to Niger State. Meanwhile, as a result of the ongoing renovation of the Orientation Camp in Paiko, by the Niger State Government, the Orientation Course for Corps Members deployed to Niger State would now hold at the NYSC FCT Permanent Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Registration starts on Tuesday, 7th July and the cut-off date is midnight of Thursday 9th July, 2026. The Swearing-in ceremony for the 21 days Orientation…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International (TI) Nigeria has raised concerns over critical gaps in the recently passed constitutional amendment bill on State Policing. CISLAC/TI Nigeria warned that without stronger safeguards, sustainable funding, and effective accountability mechanisms, the reform could create new avenues for political abuse, weaken public trust, and deepen inequalities in security provision across Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of Transparency International Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani. The organisation noted that while decentralised policing has the potential to improve intelligence gathering, community…
By Miriam Humbe Justice S. S. Ogunsanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of Abubakar Ali Peters and Nadabo Energy Limited for a ruling on a motion challenging an amended charge filed by the prosecution. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At the resumed hearing, defence counsel, E. O. Isiramen, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for the adoption of the defendants’ no-case submission. However, he drew the court’s attention to a motion…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, have expressed concerns over risks being posed to businesses and national security by the activities of unregistered Point of Sale, (POS), operators. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The concerns were expressed in Abuja on Thursday, June 25, 2026 when the Board Chairman, CAC, Senator Ibrahim Adah paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr, Ola Olukoyede at the corporate headquarters of the Commission. Idah, who came with some management…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, 23 and Wednesday, 24 June, 2026 presented two prosecution witnesses, PW1, Babatunde Adebayo, and PW2, Paul Olufemi, in the trial of Ifoma Immanuel, who is facing charges in alleged $1.5 million fraud before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Investigations revealed that the defendant allegedly induced Adebisi Adebutu of R28 Holdings Limited to invest $1.5 million under the guise of financing projects linked to Chappal…