By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head, Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida re-affirmed the commitment when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja at the weekend. Speaking during the LTA’s visit, Maida, who was represented by the Director of Corporate Planning, Strategy and Risk Management at…
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INTRODUCTION News of the decision of a British Tribunal in respect of a property situate in London, the UK’s capital, whose ownership was disputed has gained much publicity since it was delivered in the second week of September 2025. For legal reasons, the charges brought against prominent lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, based on same is the most that can be said of it as no arraignment was made before Hon. Justice Kekemeke of the High court of the FCT, Abuja, sitting in Maitama. Accordingly, this intervention will be limited to interrogating the common, but false belief (even in legal…
By Miriam Humbe In a strategic effort to strengthen Nigeria’s response to evolving security challenges through sustained international defence collaboration, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General OO Oluyede today, 6 February 2026, received Dr Richard Montgomery, the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria at Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The CDS appreciated the United Kingdom for its enduring partnership with the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), particularly in the areas of Professional Military Education (PME), specialised training and operational capacity development. He noted that such cooperation…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a response team to assess and coordinate intervention activities following the recent bandit attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, directed the team from the Agency’s Minna Operations Office, which covers Kwara State, to temporarily relocate to the affected areas to conduct a detailed on-the-ground assessment of the situation and the needs of the impacted communities. The assessment is being carried out in collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and relevant security…
Caption: L – R; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC, and Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, NCC, during the singing of the Memorandum of Understanding between NCC and NDPC, on the 5th February 2026 at the NCC Headquarters, Abuja. By Miriam Humbe In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of…
***Assures Perpetrators Will Be Apprehended The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the violent attack that occurred on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, which has sadly resulted in the confirmed death of 75 persons. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Kwara State, over this deeply painful and tragic incident. The IGP reassures the public that the Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its responsibility to protect lives and property, and will continue to…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) expresses profound shock over the tragic loss of innocent lives in the recent cowardly terrorist attacks on Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) commends the indomitable Nigerian spirit exhibited by various Nigerian communities that have been targeted by terrorists. This remarkable spirit was again exhibited by the resilient people of Woro and neighbouring communities who stood firm against violent coercion and refused to abandon their way of life and constitutional loyalty despite threats. The AFN mourns with the families of those who have lost…
The Defence Headquarters has noted recent media reports and public speculation suggesting the presence or deployment of United States troops in Nigeria. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to state that Nigeria maintains a long-standing and structured security partnership with the United States. This cooperation is rooted in mutual respect and focuses on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism and transnational threats. All engagements are conducted in full respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty and in accordance with existing bilateral frameworks. As part of this ongoing partnership,…
By Miriam Humbe The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on Tuesday hosted a series of high-level visits by key international humanitarian partners and regional stakeholders, underscoring strengthened civil–military cooperation, humanitarian access, and regional economic stability in Borno State. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Leading the engagements was the Team Leader and Deputy Director, Department of Field Operations, United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UN DSS), Mrs Florence Paussin, who visited from OPHK from New York…
By Miriam Humbe As part of ongoing efforts to foster inter-corps collaboration and elevate operational readiness, the Commander Corps of Nigerian Army Engineers (CCE) Major General Shamsudeen Shafaru conducted an operational and familiarization visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2,l Joint Task Force Northwest Operation FANSAN YAMMA Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna. 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 Thursday. The visit, held at the Division Conference Room, was aimed to assess engineering operations, reinforce…
By Miriam Humbe The Rivers State Government has gifted a new Toyota Hillux van to the South-South 2 Area Office of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The gesture is in fulfillment of the promise made by the Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, when the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu visited him at the Government House, Port Harcourt, in November 2025. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, presented the vehicle to the Director of the Area Office, Mr. Phillip Enaberue. A…
The attention of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has been drawn to the Campaign of Calumny, deliberate falsehood, unsubstantiated and economically irresponsible publications from February 2, 2026; The Nation p.26 “Farmers lost N5trillion to weather forecasts” and Daily Trust February 3, 2026″Farmers lose N5trillion in 24 months” (Online). The bogus and alarmist claim attributed to The Foundation for Peace Professionals that Nigerian Farmers have lost “nearly N5trillion” in productive capital due largely to NiMet weather forecast is not supported by any verifiable data, transparent methodology or independent assessment. NiMet has for over 140 years been providing credible and accurate climate…