By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, on Sunday, 28 June 2026, swiftly responded to a distress call at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State while conducting fighting and confidence-building patrols. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters of JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. On arrival, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them decisively. During the encounter, two terrorists, identified as Dantaraba and Golozo, were neutralised. Following the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle,…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained its operational momentum against crude oil theft with another intelligence-led operation under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, disrupting the movement of illegally refined petroleum products through the creek corridors of Rivers State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director, Naval Information, Nigerian Navy disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed to the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community in Abua/Odual Local Government Area, bordering Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, following reports of suspected movement of illegally refined products. On arrival,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has graduated 50 officers from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, with two officers from the Service’s National Public Relations Unit emerging as the Overall Best and Second Best Graduating Students in Senior Course 14/2026. A major highlight of the graduation ceremony, held at the Ahmed Makarfi Hall of the College on Friday, 26 June 2026, was the emergence of Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf as the Overall Best Graduating Student and Chief Superintendent of Customs Nuruddeen Sa’idu as the Second Best Graduating Student. Both officers serve in…
What an absolute proud moment for the Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Unit! On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, graduated 50 exceptional officers from Senior Course 14. But the real headline for us? The NCS PR Unit completely swept the top honours! Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student with three additional awards, closely followed by Chief Superintendent of Customs Nuruddeen Sa’idu as the Second Best Graduating Student. Seeing my immediate colleagues stand on that stage at the Ahmed Makarfi Hall was a moment of…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over findings from an ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market suggesting undue exploitation of consumers. In its statement, FCCPC stated that a review of the gantry prices of local refiners, marketers, depot operators and retail outlet operators revealed token reductions in prices that are not commensurate with the steep fall in crude prices in the global market. Reacting, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, stated: “To be clear, the Commission does not regulate or approve petroleum prices…
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…
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…