By Miriam Humbe The National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) has announced plans to commemorate the 2026 World Hydrography Day (WHD) on June 20 in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. The event will focus on advancing modern ocean-data services and promoting safer navigation, maritime security, and sustainable Blue Economy development through improved sharing of hydrographic information. The Chief Executive Officer of the NHA, Rear Admiral Olumide Fadahunsi, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. He said Nigeria’s 2026 WHD celebration, scheduled to take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, aligns with the International Hydrographic Organisation’s (IHO) global agenda and will…
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By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic collaboration, intelligence sharing and operational synergy in the fight against economic and financial crimes, as well as other threats to national security. This reassuring commitment was made on Thursday, June 18, 2026, when the Acting Zonal Director of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Adebayo Adeniyi, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, has called its first witness, Deputy Superintendent of EFCC, DSE Unyime P. Moses in the trial of Edidiong Nsidore James, accused of romance scam. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Moses told Justice Maurine Oyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, that the evidence of James’ alleged involvement in the $41,000 love scam was discovered in his mobile phone. Explaining further, the witness stated that the communication between the defendant and his…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, continued on Thursday, June 18, 2026 before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, Iliya John Iyakwari, denied under cross-examination by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, that there is an extract of the Federal Executive Council meeting of May 21, 2003, different from the one, marked Exhibit EFCC 3K which he certified and was tendered in evidence by the prosecution. Agunloye…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has said the Scheme would continue to produce the generation of youths that would shape Nigeria’s economic future. He also reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development through digital solutions. The NYSC helmsman said this on Thursday in his remarks at the 2026 edition of National Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (YEEP) programme which held in Abuja. It was themed: “Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Courage and Impact”. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps has taken another bold initiative to expose Corps Members to financial literacy, stock trading and savings investment. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu made the move during his visit to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) in Lagos where he also witnessed the closing gong ceremony. General Nafiu said the collaboration between NYSC and the Nigerian Capital Market ecosystem would afford Corps Members to understand the concept of stock business. He said that…
By Miriam Humbe, with report from news.cgtn.com On Wednesday morning, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper titled: “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions”. The white paper was published to introduce China’s principles, proposals and actions on global governance, foster broader consensus within the international community, ensure more effective responses to global challenges, and build a more just and equitable global governance system. Global governance is a common endeavor that bears on the well-being of all humanity, and building a just and equitable global governance system is a shared vision long pursued by…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Members have been warned to steer clear of political campaigns, rallies, and other activities that could identify them with any political party. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Brigadier General Nafiu said that the NYSC was an apolitical organisation and, therefore, Corps Members are not expected to participate in partisan political…
By Miriam Humbe Amid the worrisome escalating banditry and terrorism across northern Nigeria, the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a State of Emergency on insecurity in the region. The forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa said this when he addressed a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the deteriorating security situation required a new approach that empowered communities to play an active role in protecting themselves. The ABMPF said that residents could no longer afford to remain passive in the face of persistent attacks against their lives and property.…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA through sustained counter-terrorism and search-and-rescue operations successfully rescued 7 more kidnapped victims and thwarted coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States. This was as part of ongoing unwavering search and rescue operation to eradicating terrorism and banditry in the North West region. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. On 16 June 2026, in Katsina State, troops conducting Operation CLEAN SWEEP 3 intensified offensive against terrorist enclaves in Matazu Local Government Area.…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the discovery of a concealed crude oil storage site used to support crude oil theft activities within the Niger Delta. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director, Naval Information of the Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following actionable intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of Delta State. Supported by aerial surveillance, naval personnel carried out a meticulous search of the area. Although…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) in the efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Nigerias. Mrs. Zubaida Umar stated, while receiving a delegation from KSrelief at the NEMA Headquarters in Abuja. The Director General commended KSrelief for its sustained support to humanitarian interventions in Nigeria and noted that the partnership has continued to complement the Federal Government’s efforts in addressing the needs of vulnerable persons affected by disasters and other…