By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is advancing a national digital platform intended to give farmers, livestock keepers and agricultural advisers more reliable access to location-specific weather and climate information. The NiMet Data Hub, developed with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Crea2Solutions, has moved from design and mock-up review to an advanced Minimum Viable Product, with NiMet weather and climate services now under testing. Work on the hub began in February 2026 under the Climate Services for Youth (CS4Y) and AGRA programmes. By July 2026 the project had progressed from early design to a testable product.…
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***As Borno State Government Hands Over Trained Personnel For Deployment By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has charged 925 newly trained Borno State Forest Guards to remain fearless, decisive and professional in supporting ongoing efforts to counter terrorism and other criminal activities across the State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. Major General Ajose gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of the Forest Guards following their two-week in-theatre acclimatization training…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), recorded significant operational successes during separate operations across Sokoto State, rescuing 23 kidnapped victims, foiling terrorist attacks and arresting four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. On 20 September 2026, troops of Sector 2 swiftly responded to a terrorist attack on Sabon Gari in Wurno Local Government Area, where the terrorists had invaded the community and fired…
The attention of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has been drawn to the recirculation of an old report attributed to Amnesty International, alleging death of detainees, including children, died at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri. The report, which dates back to 2016, concerns allegations relating to detention conditions during that period and has no connection with events or conditions at the facility in 2026. Its current recirculation without the appropriate historical context is therefore misleading and capable of creating the false impression that the reported deaths are recent occurrences. For clarity, the Amnesty International report was published…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation ENDURING PEACE, deployed at Lamingo, have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested 11 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered weapons during separate operations conducted within the Joint Operations Area of Plateau State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Saturday, 19 September 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of kidnappers operating within the Rayfield and other parts of Jos North Local Government Area. Acting…
***Targets More Global Jobs, Investment For Nigerians By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative to its next phase, as the Renewed Hope administration seeks to make it easier for Nigerian technology and service companies to raise global capital, employ Nigerians and build for international markets without moving their businesses and intellectual property abroad. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy disclosed this in a statement. The President said the initiative will also create opportunities for more young Nigerians to work for global companies from Nigeria and expand the…
By Miriam Humbe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International, has condemned the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, demanding an independent and transparent investigation into the incident. The victims were among scores of people arrested during NSCDC operations against suspected illegal mining activities in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of Minna on September 15 and 16, 2026. Their deaths were discovered in the early hours of September 17. In a statement signed by its Executive Director,…
By Miriam Humbe The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have rescued no fewer than 50 kidnapped and abducted persons and arrested several terrorists, collaborators and suspected kidnappers during offensive operations across the country between September 11 and 17, 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director, Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters, disclosed this in a statement on the military operations for the period. The operations, conducted across the various theatres of operation, also resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists, recovery of weapons and ammunition, clearance of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and dismantling of illegal bunkering and secessionist activities.…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA In continuation of ongoing clearance operations to restore peace and security across Zamfara State, have achieved significant operational successes, leading to the rescue of wounded civilians, the recovery of intercepted livestock and the retrieval of a stolen vehicle. Following a distress call regarding an attack by armed bandits on travelers along the Dampo–Rumba Road in Bakura Local Government Area, troops rapidly deployed to the scene. The troops engaged the perpetrators with effective firepower, forcing the assailants to retreat into the surrounding bush and abandon three injured civilians. Troops immediately rendered…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), on Saturday, issued a high flood risk alert covering 15 states from 19 to 25 September 2026, following forecasts of rising river levels and increased risk of riverine flooding. The NIHSA Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed issued the flood alert in a statement to the media. The alert, designated NFA-2026-262, identifies nine river stations at risk, with Obubra, Itigidi and Epento on the Cross River among the key locations requiring close monitoring. The NiHSA DG/CEO urged State Governments, Local Government Councils, emergency management authorities, traditional and community…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Friday, 18th September 2026, visited Niger State following the death of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the early hours of the day. The suspects were reportedly arrested over alleged illegal mining activities. CSP Ani Aniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. On arrival, the Inspector-General was received by the Executive Governor of Niger State, Muhammad Umar Bago, alongside other dignitaries and Heads of Security Agencies in the State. Commiserating with the…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Friday, 18th September 2026, visited Niger State following the death of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the early hours of the day. The suspects were reportedly arrested over alleged illegal mining activities. CSP Ani Aniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. On arrival, the Inspector-General was received by the Executive Governor of Niger State, Muhammad Umar Bago, alongside other dignitaries and Heads of Security Agencies in the State. Commiserating with the…