By Miriam Humbe The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, has expressed appreciation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for assisting to recover a sum of N27,000,000 (Twenty Seven Million Naira) belonging to the University. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. In a letter addressed to the Executive Chairman, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Kehinde applauded the Commission “for its professionalism, resilience, and commitment in the successful recovery of the money. The recovered funds were paid in 2011 by the University as…
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By Miriam Humbe Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, adjourned till June 23, 2026 the alleged N8.7billion money laundering trial involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The defendants are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy, procuring, disguising, concealing and laundering proceeds of unlawful activities to the tune of N8,713,923,759.49…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), operating under Operation DESERT SANITY and related missions, have recorded significant operational successes across the theatre of OPHK. These includes the neutralisation of terrorists, rescue of abducted persons, recovery of arms, ammunition, explosive ordnance, and arrest of criminal collaborators. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. In sustained offensive operations, troops of OPHK supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) conducted coordinated offensives in the Valle,…
By Miriam Humbe Ahead of Saturday’s presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has underscored the importance of unity within the party in Benue State. Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. He also expressed displeasure over the alleged diversion of materials during the party’s primaries held in the state earlier in the week. Senator Akume spoke to reporters on Friday when he landed at the Makurdi Airport ahead of the APC…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that 38 ministries and extra-ministerial departments have now transitioned to a secure paperless workflow system, even as he declared that Nigeria’s civil service was undergoing a major digital transformation, Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Speaking while declaring open the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu said the era of “manual inefficiency” in government operations must come to an end as the country pushes for a faster, technology-driven and…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to talent development and stronger industry-academia collaboration. The NDIC is doing this through the platform of the Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC) programme that was conducted in partnership with the Nile Business School, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. Hawwau Gambo, the NDIC’s Head, Communication & Public Affairs Department disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 4-day programme at the Corporation’s Head Office in Abuja, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, described the initiative as…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, is advancing efforts to strengthen meteorological research for more efficient service delivery across sectors, particularly in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and aviation research. This follows a meeting with his counterpart, KOH LI-NA, Director-General of the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), to discuss areas of mutual interest and collaboration. The meeting took place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week 2026 in Singapore. While acknowledging the similarities in tropical weather patterns and the administration of meteorological science in both Nigeria…
By Miriam Humbe The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, covering Delta and Edo State Police Commands, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, in collaboration with the consultant to the Police Service Commission on Community Policing/Technical Advisory On Human Rights Violations and allied infractions, Dr Olayinka B. Balogun, (CP Rtd) today organized a Seminar/Interactive Session for Police Officers and relevant stakeholders. SP Tijani A. Momoh, the Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. It was themed: “Human Rights Violations and Other Allied Infractions.” The seminar, which took place at the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, kick-started a week of activities to mark its 70 years anniversary as the most efficient and dominant naval force on the African continent. Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (CPPLANS), Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Akinola Olodude, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas highlighted the achievements and challenges of the Navy in the past 7 decades of its existence. The Naval Chief was speaking to journalists during a press briefing at the Navy Headquarters, Abuja. More than 25 Naval Chiefs from Africa are expected to arrive in…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali has applauded the contributions of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to national development, youth mentorship and empowerment, rural development, free healthcare services, educational development and job creation amongst others. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. He commended both the past and serving Corps Members at the agency for their invaluable impact and commitment to duty which would never be forgotten. Malam Ali also lauded the leadership style of the Director-General of NYSC,…
The Defence Headquarters wishes to announce major successes in continuing counterterrorism operations in close coordination with United States Africa Command against ISIS terrorists in North East Nigeria. It will be recalled that the joint strikes started a few days ago. As of 19 May 2026, assessments indicate that 175 ISIS terrorists have been eliminated from the battlefield. The joint strikes have resulted in the destruction of ISIS checkpoints, weapons caches, logistical hubs, military equipment and financial networks used to sustain terrorist operations. The operations have also resulted in the elimination of several senior ISIS leaders, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, one of…
By Miriam Humbe The FBI arrested Samuel Ugberaese after he was extradited from Nigeria to the United States on charges relating to cross-border romance scams that targeted victims in the United States and elsewhere. A federal grand jury returned the indictment in the Eastern District of North Carolina on January 22, 2021. U.S. Magistrate Judge Brian S. Myers the Eastern District of North Carolina ordered Ugberaese detained pending trial. According to the indictment, Ugberaese and his co-conspirators used romance scheme techniques, including false stories and promises, to exploit and defraud victims into transferring money on their behalf. The indictment further…