By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded another operational success following the arrest of suspected members of a phone-theft and “one chance” syndicate along the Eleyele–Ojoo corridor of Ibadan, Oyo State. Osondu Ohaeri, the Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The suspects were intercepted in the early hours of Monday, 15 June 2026, by an FRSC team on routine patrol along the Babalegba–Eleyele–Ojoo route after officers observed a motorcycle rider pursuing a Nissan Micra (Reg. No. AJW 903XE). A female passenger subsequently raised an alarm that her…
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By Miriam Humbe The Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, dismissed an application filed by former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the N110.4 billion alleged fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. This was contained in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, on Tuesday. Bello is being prosecuted alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have successfully rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar and former Director, Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director, Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. During sustained offensive operations and pressure mounted on the criminal elements, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village, leading to the…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA operating in Kebbi State have recovered massive high calibre weapons and improvised explosive devices in a sustained and decisive effort to rid the North-West region of terrorism and criminal elements. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The successful offensive operation took place on 14 June 2026 around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area of the State. The gallant troops brought superior firepower to…
By Miriam Humbe Following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar who was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists and bandits in Katsina State, troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have commenced a deliberate offensive operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP III to comb out terrorists. The operation was launched targeting terrorist and bandit elements operating within Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State. The operation is aimed at locating and neutralizing the perpetrators of the heinous act, dismantling criminal networks and restoring security within the affected communities. Lt…
By Miriam Humbe A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday, 14 June 2026, paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and the Katsina State Government following the tragic demise of the senior officer. Lt Col Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The delegation conveyed the condolences of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on insecurity, following the worsening wave of kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across Nigeria, CISLAC described the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits’ captivity as a tragic symbol of the country’s deepening security crisis. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC expressed grave concern over the persistent deterioration of security despite the trillions of naira allocated annually to defence and security operations. Rafsanjani said the death of the retired military…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained its offensive against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, frustrating renewed attempts by economic saboteurs to re-establish illegal refining operations in 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) PATHFINDER under Operation DELTA SENTINEL conducted a targeted anticrude oil theft operation around the Oseokishikpa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. During the operation, naval personnel uncovered 2 illegal refining sites comprising 8…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has once again demonstrated the effectiveness of its intelligence-driven patrol operations. This is with the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle by personnel of RS5.13 Iruekpen Unit Command, Edo State. Osondu Ohaeri, the FRSC Deputy Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The recovery occurred on Sunday, 14 June 2026, following a distress report received by the patrol team concerning a gold coloured Toyota Camry. The car was with registration number RBC 987 CM, and was reportedly stolen from a church premises in Benin…
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) wishes to inform Prospective Corps Members deployed to Niger State for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Service Year that their Orientation Course has been postponed until a later date. This decision has become necessary due to the ongoing renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State, being undertaken by the Niger State Government following the extensive damage caused by a recent windstorm. Consequently, NYSC Management is making urgent arrangements to secure an alternative venue for the Orientation Course. A new commencement date and other relevant details will be…
By Osondu Ohaeri According to Elly Blue, Bikenomics: How bicycling can save the economy “The best scenario of all when it comes to air pollution has nothing to do with tail pipe filters or hybrid, electric or zero emissions car technology. The way to reduce pollution is to reduce driving, plain and simple” As valid and realistic as this quote appear, the benefits of adopting bicycle as alternate means of transportation across the globe, cannot be over stressed and this informs why a day is set aside annually globally, to rev up awareness and public consciousness on the increasing need…
The Defence Headquarters regrets to announce the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retired), who tragically lost his life in captivity following his abduction. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) convey its deepest sympathies to the Abubakar family, his colleagues and all Nigerians. Maj Gen Abubakar served the nation with distinction and held many appointments including spokesperson of various military formations as well as spokesman for the AFN as Director Defence Information. He made immense contributions to counter-insurgency operations, professional development of the AFN and numerous other commendable and outstanding impacts. His commitment to duty and to the unity of…