Barr. Mike Aondoakaa By Francis Atume, Makurdi The Aondoakaa/Ogbenjuwa Campaign Organization has warned that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s scheduled visit to Ushongo Local Government Area should not be used as a licence to intimidate opposition parties. The organization in a statement alleged that it received disturbing reports that the Chairman of Ushongo Local Government Area and some traditional rulers have directed the immediate removal of campaign materials, including billboards, posters and flags belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, ahead of Governor Alia’s visit to Lobi in Mbaawe Ward. In a…
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By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, in Kigali. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. According to the statement, General Shaibu is in Rwanda on an official working visit at the invitation of the Chief of Army Staff, Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Major General Vincent Nyakarundi. The engagement highlights the strategic importance of diplomatic support in advancing Nigeria’s defence relations and strengthening military cooperation with African…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded another operational success with the rescue of 27 kidnapped victims and recovery of a motorcycle in Katsina State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. On 16 October 2026, troops of Sector 1 received a distress call on terrorist activities in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area. It was reported that terrorists had abducted 27 residents, comprising 15 males and 12 females. Troops responded swiftly, pursuing the…
By Miriam Humbe The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has sustained intelligence-led precision air strikes against Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, neutralising 103 terrorists and destroying several logistics hubs and storage facilities between 10 and 18 October, 2026. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed in a statement signed on Monday. According to the statement, the successes were recorded through the coordinated employment of Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft (NARPAS) Regiment and Air Component assets, reinforcing the military’s resolve…
By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday 16 October, 2026 received the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Operational Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, to explore areas of mutual cooperation. Welcoming the JAMB delegation, the CGC commended the Board’s transformation over the years, particularly its adoption of technology, timely release of results and improved placement of candidates into tertiary institutions. “The improvement JAMB has recorded over the years, particularly through the integration of technology into its operations, is commendable. “The Board has continued to…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded significant operational outcomes through its participation in Operation GEOCONTROL, a joint border enforcement operation conducted under the World Customs Organisation (WCO) – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Joint Project. National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi. The statement said the operation was implemented from 29th June to 8th July, 2026, along the Benin-Nigeria border corridor, bringing together the Nigeria Customs Service and the Benin Directorate General…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has underscored the importance of modern military training, professional military education and cadet exchanges in developing combat-ready, adaptable and interoperable armed forces. Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The COAS said this on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, during a visit to the Rwanda Military Academy (RMA), Gako, as part of his official working visit to Rwanda to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. Lieutenant General Shaibu commended the Academy’s training standards, discipline and professionalism, particularly the tactical proficiency…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), further to its earlier announcement on strengthening Type Approval compliance for SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria, wishes to remind Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs), importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their statutory and regulatory obligations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024 and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024. The Commission is strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of these existing requirements through technology-enabled verification to ensure that devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria meet applicable standards. All stakeholders involved in the manufacture, importation, supply and sale of SIM-enabled…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has acknowledged the concerns raised by the affected applicants who were screened out of the recent recruitment exercise despite appearing on the final shortlist and assured that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, after meeting with some of the aggrieved applicants, has called for a case-by-case reappraisal to ensure legitimate complaints are heard. National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The statement said the Service, however, clarified that inclusion in the final shortlist does not automatically guarantee enlistment into…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Monday, 19 October 2026, visited Rwanda’s Campaign Against Genocide Museum in Kigali as part of his official working visit in Rwanda. Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The visit highlighted the importance of civilian protection, decisive military action and collective responsibility in combating the genocide and other forms of criminality. The museum chronicles the role of the Rwandan Patriotic Army in ending the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, offering valuable lessons on safeguarding innocent lives,…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of 12 Composite Brigade under 5 Division, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued 11 passengers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement signed on 19th October, 2026. The statement said the incident occurred on 18th October, 2026, when troops deployed at the patrol base in Kabba, while on routine patrol, responded to credible information on the activities of terrorists attempting to abduct passengers travelling in a commercial vehicle along the route. On…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will have to fully comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on November 16, 2026 affirming Chief Kenneth Udeze as the authentic National Chairman of Action Alliance. By law, the Supreme Court of Nigeria holds the apex judicial power in the country, and its judgments carry final authority, legal force, and binding precedent across the federation. In a statement signed on Monday for the National Chairman, Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze, Esq. by the party’s Media Directorate, AA said for years, INEC had continued to act in a manner…