By Miriam Humbe The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, His Excellency Mr Miah Md Mainul Kabir, on Wednesday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to deepening defence and maritime security cooperation with the Nigerian Navy. The cooperation will be in the areas of maritime security, professional training, technology exchange, naval shipbuilding and defence-industrial development. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Bangladeshi envoy was speaking during a high-level engagement with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas where he underscored the longstanding cordial relations between the two countries and…
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By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday hosted the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, His Excellency Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi. The Saudi envoy was on a courtesy visit aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relationship and defence cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director, Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The visit provided an opportunity for both sides to reaffirm their commitment to deepening military-to-military relations and exploring additional areas of cooperation that are mutually important. During the engagement, the Chief of…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to the welfare, dignity and continued relevance of Nigeria’s military veterans. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director, Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. General Oluyede gave the assurance when the National President of the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers Association, Major General Hussaini Abayomi Salihu (Rtd), paid a courtesy visit to him at Defence Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The visit provided an opportunity for the leadership of the association to…
By Miriam Humbe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned newly completed blocks of flats for officers at Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna. A statement signed on Tuesday by Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, said this was part of efforts by the Nigerian Army to improve personnel welfare and living conditions. The commissioning reinforced the Army’s commitment to providing decent and conducive accommodation for its personnel and their families. The accommodation project was initiated and constructed under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, during his tenure as Chief…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The operation was conducted by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) LEKKI on 24 August 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade and storage of petroleum products as well as the proliferation of illicit drugs within the Base’s Area of Operations. The suspects fled the location…
On this blessed day of Maulud Nabiyy 2026, we reflect on a life of boundless compassion, humility, and selfless service to humanity and the vulnerable. At NEMA, these virtues inspire our mandate to safeguard lives, support communities, and restore hope in times of need. Let us all emulate this example by showing kindness to our neighbours, supporting those in distress, and working together for the safety and wellbeing of all. Mrs. Zubaida Umar Director General NEMA
By Miriam Humbe The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded an unprecedented increase in terrorist surrenders week-on-week, rising from over 50 terrorist commanders, fighters and affiliates in the previous week to over 150 in the current week. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The significant increase reflects the cumulative impact of sustained intelligence-led operations, intensified military pressure and coordinated kinetic and non-kinetic efforts aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and encouraging voluntary disengagement from terrorism. The development…
By Miriam Humbe The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on Monday, 24 August 2026, engaged university authorities in the North East as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with tertiary institutions and enhance the safety of students, staff and academic communities across the region. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The delegation, which visited the Theatre Command Headquarters, was led by former Vice Chancellor of Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara State, Professor Ali Audu Sani, and included…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded further operational successes in Zamfara State by thwarting a weapons smuggling attempt and rescuing 6 kidnapped victims in two separate operations conducted on August 23, 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. In the first operation, troops from Sector 2 intercepted a vehicle carrying 3 suspected gun runners along the Kaura Namoda–Shinkafi Road. A meticulous search of the vehicle uncovered an AK-103-2 rifle, one magazine and 30…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has frustrated attempts by criminal elements to revive illegal refining activities in Rivers State, with personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER disrupting three illegal refining sites and recovering approximately 103,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) around the Ohaji axis of Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The operation, conducted on 22 August 2026 following credible intelligence, uncovered 12 dugout pits, sacks and reservoirs containing the suspected illegally refined products, alongside two pumping…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded another significant intelligence-led operational success with the interception of 3 disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating that the terrorist leader had initiated arrangements to procure canoes from Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State for onward movement into…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have sustained operational pressure against terrorists in Katsina State, rescuing 6 kidnapped victims and recovering the sum of ₦800,000 taken from them by terrorists in Dandume Local Government Area. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. Troops also successfully engaged terrorists in a separate operation in Kankara Local Government Area. On 22 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 conducting a fighting patrol responded swiftly to a distress call that terrorists had intercepted a…