The Nigeria Police Force wishes to categorically debunk a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Force states unequivocally that no such incident occurred, and the claims contained in the video are entirely false, misleading, and malicious. Preliminary investigations revealed that the video was deliberately curated using misleading footage sourced from online platforms to construct a false narrative aimed at causing panic, inciting public fear, and undermining public confidence in the security architecture of the nation’s capital. In furtherance of its commitment to maintaining public order, operatives of…
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By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Friday, received a distinguished delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The delegation comprised prominent figures from the legal, human rights, governance, and security reform sectors. Notable members included Mr. Femi Falana, SAN; Mr. Adesina Oke, Esq. of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADL); Barr. Okeke Chinwike of the African Law Foundation (AFRILAW); Mr. Barbara S. Magaji of…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, received a delegation from the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) on a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement. The PCRC delegation, led by the National Chairman, Alhaji Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan, comprised key members of the National Executive Committee and representatives from various regional commands. Alhaji Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan congratulated IGP Olatunji Disu on his appointment and reaffirmed the PCRC’s loyalty and steadfast support for the Nigeria Police Force. He commended the Inspector-General for his…
By Miriam Humbe The Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Excise, Free Trade Zone and Industrial Incentives, Assistant Comptroller General Eghosa Joy Edelduok, alongside her delegation, on Thursday, engaged with excise traders and key stakeholders at the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command. Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, Assistant Superintendent of Customs/ Command Public Relations Officer Oyo/Osun Area Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In her address, the Assistant Comptroller General acknowledged the critical role of excise factories in driving revenue generation for the Service. She commended stakeholders for their compliance with excise regulations and urged them to sustain…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a results-driven reform agenda to improve operational efficiency and enhance Nigeria’s trade competitiveness through better-performing ports. The initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, themed “Customs Leadership in Port Efficiency, Inspection Reform and Clearance Timeline.” Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, outlined a five-pillar strategy focused on joint inspections, risk-based cargo clearance, optimisation of scanning infrastructure, enforcement of service timelines, and strengthened inter-agency…
By Miriam Humbe In a decisive blow against terrorist elements operating on the Plateau, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, in conjunction with local vigilante groups, successfully neutralized a significant number of terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation across Daba and Seri villages in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas 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 as part of ongoing offensive clearance operations codenamed Operation WUTAN DAJI, underscores the military’s unwavering commitment to restoring security along identified terrorists’ corridors.…
The Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has noted with serious concern the circulation of false, misleading and highly exaggerated reports across some television stations and social media platforms following the recent foiled terrorist attack on troops’ location in Benisheikh. These narratives, often amplified with unrelated pictures and videos, are not only inaccurate but constitute a deliberate attempt to distort facts, undermine ongoing military operations and erode public confidence. OPHK categorically refutes the claim that 17 soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, lost their lives during the incident. The official and verified report, as earlier released through Defence Headquarters, clearly stated that…
By Miriam Humbe The Assistant Secretary General for Youth Affairs, and Head of the United Nations Youth Office, Felipe Paullier, has described the National Youth Service Corps as a critical agent of Nigeria’s youth development. Caroline Embu Director, Information and Public Relations in the NYSC disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Head of the UN Youth Affairs stated this at the flag-off of the NYSC’s Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) held at Kabusa community of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Dr Paullier, who was on an official visit to the country, said his coming to Nigeria…
The Management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released a schedule of major activities for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course. The 21-day exercise will hold in all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory simultaneously. The Orientation Course will commence with reception and registration of Prospective Corps Members on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, and end at midnight of Friday, 24th April, 2026. Prospective Corps Members mobilized for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II service year will be sworn-in on Friday, 24th April, 2026. Meanwhile, the Orientation Course will come to an end on Tuesday,…
By Miriam Humbe The pioneer Chief Executive of the National Youth Service Corps, Colonel Ahmadu Ali (Rtd), has said that the Scheme has come to stay. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Ali made the assertion while interacting with the incumbent Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, when the later visited him at his Abuja home. Ahmadu Ali said that through its programmes, services, and positive nationwide visibility, in over five decades, the NYSC had continued to endear itself to the Nigerian people and advance cause for…
By Dooyum Naadzenga The Nongov community in Makurdi has unanimously thrown its full support behind Dr. Iorwakwagh Apera as the preferred candidate for the Makurdi/Guma House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced yesterday at the residence of community leader Chief Ayôôsu Bem in Makurdi, where representatives of the four Nongov clans—Saghev, Nzorov, Kaambe, and Abinsi—converged to give their blessings to “their son” and to solidify his political destiny. Dr. Apera, a seasoned development expert with a track record of delivering large‑scale national and international sustainable community projects, pledged effective and result‑oriented representation for the…
…Promises Accelerated Infrastructural Development By Dooyum Naadzenga The Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has pledged renewed vigor in delivering transformative development that will inspire generations, throughout his tenure. He made this commitment during a Holy Mass and thanksgiving service at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, Anongo, Mbajor in Vandeikya Local Government Area (LGA). The event, organized in his honor by Onov Mbera Worldwide—a support group of progressive men and women backing the governor—drew widespread acclaim. Gov. Alia emphasized that his administration remains people-centered, crediting the electorate for his mandate. “I was elected to serve…