The Nigeria Police Force extends warmest congratulations to Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Godwin Chijioke Nwobodo, on his coronation as the traditional ruler (Igwe) of Ihueze-Nnewe Autonomous Communities, Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. The coronation of Retired DIG Nwobodo, which took place on Saturday, 27th December 2025, is a well-deserved honour that reflects his lifetime of exemplary service, integrity, and commitment to leadership, both in public service and community development. His elevation to the revered traditional stool stands as an affirmation of the confidence reposed in his character, wisdom, and capacity to lead. Retired DIG Nwobodo joined the…
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January 15 is set aside annually by the Federal Government of Nigeria to honor the living personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) while acknowledging the sacrifices of those who have paid the supreme price to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity as well as the lives and properties of its citizens. The day is preceded by a week of various activities, culminating in a grand parade and wreath-laying ceremony on 15th January. Previously known as “Armed Forces Remembrance Day”, the name was officially changed to “Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day” to better reflect the dual essence of the…
By Miriam Humbe Headquarters of the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Joint Task Force Northwest Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) hosted a vibrant and heartfelt send forth ceremony to celebrate the distinguished service of the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Division and Commander, Sector 2 OPFY Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, at the Eagle Officers’ Mess, Giginya Barracks, Sokoto. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Major General Ajose was honoured alongside other posted out officers. In his farewell address, Major General Ajose…
By Miriam Humbe In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The framework is the outcome of several months of engagements involving the NCC, the CBN, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Value Added Service (VAS) providers, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), and other relevant stakeholders. These engagements were…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces the commencement of procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers. National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement signed for Comptroller-General of Customs on Tuesday. Humsi Media Online gathered that the initiative is anchored on the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and relevant international conventions on temporary admission and transit of vehicles. The new framework covers all personal, non-commercial vehicles belonging to international travellers visiting Nigeria for tourism, diplomatic, business, or personal purposes. It…
By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 5 January 2026, charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to place intelligence at the centre of their professional conduct. He warned that no modern security or revenue operation can succeed without timely, credible and well-applied intelligence. CGC Adeniyi charged the CIU Officers at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, during the opening ceremony of the training programme. He described the training programme as the Service’s first formal engagement of the year and a moment that could shape…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to alert the public of planned campaigns of calumny by politicians and groups having vested interests in suspects being investigated or facing prosecution by the Commission. A motley crowd of paid jobbers comprising politicians, academics, so-called civil society activists and some Nigerian fugitives in the diaspora have been recruited by these disgruntled elements to orchestrate campaigns of calumny through sponsored media attacks targeting the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede and the institution itself with phantom allegations of political bias in the execution of the Commission’s mandate. Their objective is to befuddle…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged Corps Producing Institutions in the country to strengthen their internal data validation mechanisms as part of steps to sustain the credibility of the Mobilisation process. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Director General (DG) of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made the call in his address at the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop, which took place today in Abuja with the theme “Enhancing Service Delivery Across the NYSC Mobilisation Value Chain.” He stressed the need for heads of…
I welcome all NYSC staff and corps members to 2026. Thank you for your patriotism, dedication, and resilience in 2025, which contributed to our many successes.The old year has passed, and a new one has begun. As we start this year, I urge everyone to take concrete action: serve our country and humanity by actively supporting ministries, departments, and agencies, promote national unity and rebirth, and serve as visible examples of unity and progress, especially amid the current challenges facing our nation. Let us commit to making a tangible difference together. Management remains committed to strengthening national unity. We are…
The 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Orientation Course has been scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 in all the 37 NYSC Orientation Camps across the country. Camp Registration for all Corps Members will take place from Wednesday, 21st to midnight of Friday 23rd, January, 2026. The Swearing-in Ceremony holds on Friday, 23rd January, 2026, while the Closing Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 10th February, 2026. The Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, wishes all Prospective Corps Members safe travels to their respective states of deployment. He also advises them not to embark on night journeys while travelling to…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee of the National Conference on Digital Literacy and Emerging Skills to drive the execution of resolutions and outcomes of the National Conference on Digital Literacy and youth empowerment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. While inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, said that the initiative is a collaboration between OSGF and the Clergywealth Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited (CWMSCL). The Permanent Secretary stated that the initiative…
***Harps On Professionalism, Integrity And Effective Service Delivery By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel and 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic department, commands and formations across the nation. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The deployments are intended to strengthen operational capacity, effective leadership, enhance public safety, and improve service delivery. In furtherance of this directive, DIG Gumel has been deployed to man the Force Intelligence Department (FID),…