By Miriam Humbe The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has directed members of the Corps Management to embark on a nationwide engagement with officers and men across all formations of the Corps. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Humsi Media Online gathered that the directive was in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to, which places strong emphasis on integrity, discipline, and a firm stand against corruption in public service. The initiative is…
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Prof Charles Anosike, Director General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), led the NiMet delegation to the 5th Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) conference, held from 4–7 March 2026 at the United Nations University (UNU) Headquarters in Tokyo. The NERPS 2026 Conference focused on the role of technology in advancing multilateral cooperation for peace and sustainability. The conference commenced with a welcome address by Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of UNU and UN Under-Secretary-General. Keynote speeches followed, delivered by Dr. Måns Nilsson, Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), and Rumiko Seya, President…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has approved an additional 50,000 slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Mobilisation in response to the growing number of graduates awaiting enlistment for the national service. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations revealed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The Director-General (DG) of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, was speaking in Abuja during the inauguration of the remodelled Clinic at the Scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters in commemoration of the first anniversary of his assumption of duty as its Chief Executive. Nafiu, who said the extra slots…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, on Friday paid tribute to gallant officers and soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The solemn burial ceremony took place at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking during the ceremony, Major General Abubakar described the occasion as a painful reminder of the true cost of military service. “In…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, through the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has flagged off a month-long nationwide campaign on Online Safety and Cyber-Hygiene. The campaign is aimed at strengthening digital security and promoting responsible online behaviour among Nigerians. Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The campaign tagged: “Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Face,” seeks to educate the public on the growing threats of cybercrime and encourage proactive digital vigilance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja, the Director, NPF-NCCC, CP Ifeanyi Uche Henry, highlighted…
By Miriam Humbe Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members. NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline W. Embu, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The low-key event will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving Corps Members in all the Local Government Areas of the country. The activities heralding the event will commence on 13th March, 2026 and will include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) by the NYSC and other relevant agencies as well…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again successfully thwarted coordinated terrorist attempts to overrun troops’ locations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The desperate attacks, launched between approximately 22:30 hours up till 03:00 hours this morning, were met with overwhelming resistance from alert and determined troops who firmly held their defensive positions despite the intensity of the assaults. In a well-coordinated response, troops executed simultaneous…
By Nana Musa The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament celebrate 25 years of service to the people of West Africa by inaugurating a year commemorative programme across seven members States. The speaker of the ECOWAS parliament, Hadja Ibrahima, made the announcement during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. The ECOWAS member states includes Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Togo and Sierra Leone. Ibrahima, whom was represented by the Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Research at the ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Kabeer Garba, said that the programme was from January to November this year. According to…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and to projecting a strong, coordinated national position at the forthcoming 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14). Obilor-Duru Augustina Okechi, Head Press & PR disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Speaking at the 2026 First Quarter Meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee (CCC) in Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the Committee as the engine room driving Nigeria’s AfCFTA…
By Miriam Humbe A Toyota Corolla LE vehicle on Thursday knocked down three pedestrians near the office of the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) at Asokoro. Nkechi Isa, the FEMD Head Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. One person lost his life during the incident while two others sustained injuries. The incident was reported to FEMD at about 10.45am today. According to the Head of FEMD Search and Rescue Team, Mr Monday Adie, the incident occurred when the driver of the Toyota Corolla lost control of the vehicle following brake failure. The Toyota Corolla vehicle rammed…
By Prof Mike Ozekhome SAN As Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, Ph.D, former military Head of State and later President, Commander-In- Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria marks his 89th birthday, it is proper to pay tribute to this remarkable living legend and human prodigy. My writeup on him at 87 two years ago was aptly titled, “OBJ, Please, Remain OBJ”. And he has remained true to himself-weaving,bubbling,speaking, traveling, lecturing and still dancing and playing football. What a homo sapien! Baba Obasanjo is a beacon of hope,a symbol of integrity, and a champion of Nigeria’s progress.…
IGP Olatunji Disu, on Thursday received the FCT Service Commanders led by Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Dantawaye Miller at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation comprised Brig. Gen. Onosanya O.A, Commander, Guards Brigade FCT; Commodore Oladipo Oluseyi, Commander, Naval Base Abuja; Air Commodore Imoke I.E, Commander, 045 Headquarters Abuja; Adamu Gwari, Director of Security, FCTA; Corps Commandant Felix Theman, Sector Commander, FCT; Dauda Usman, Director, DSS FCT; and Dr. Odumosu Olusola, Commandant, NSCDC Abuja.