***Halts Expansion Of Illegal Refining Network By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has dealt another major setback to crude oil theft syndicates by preventing the expansion of an illegal refining network in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further reinforcing its resolve to safeguard Nigeria’s critical oil and gas infrastructure under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The operation, conducted by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY following actionable intelligence, targeted criminal infrastructure concealed within the Wakama/Bolo and Aworkiri communities. The operation denied economic saboteurs the opportunity to…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another significant operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the successful interception and arrest of a vessel suspected of fuel oil and crude oil theft within Nigeria’s maritime domain. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Thursday, 23 July 2026, was based on credible intelligence from the Nigerian Navy’s surveillance systems and sustained monitoring by Nigerian Navy platforms under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. This was contained in a statement signed by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director, Naval Information. Acting swiftly on intelligence, naval personnel intercepted the suspect vessel MT FILIA…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded another operational success under Operation DELTA SENTINEL with the interception of two wooden boats conveying approximately 15,500 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and siphoned Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) within the Okrika waterways of Rivers State. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director Naval Information. The operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected stolen petroleum products within its Area of Operations. During a night patrol, the Anti-Crude Oil Theft…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of 26 July 2026. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The operation was launched after troops of Sector 2 received a distress call indicating that a large group of terrorists, riding about 40 motorcycles, had invaded the community.…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) commitment to promoting youth development, national unity and peace through sports as a strategic non-kinetic approach to enhancing national security. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement. The CDS stated this on 26 July 2026, at the closing ceremony of the maiden CDS Under-19 Open Badminton Championship and Super Series in Abuja, where he was represented by the Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye. General Oluyede commended the Mambilla Barracks Badminton Club…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another major operational breakthrough with the surrender of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) finance operative, underscoring the sustained impact of ongoing kinetic and intelligence-driven operations across the North East. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force(North East) Operates HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The development comes amid a growing wave of terrorist surrenders, with approximately 46 terrorists and their family members voluntarily surrendering to troops in recent days, further highlighting the mounting pressure on terrorist strongholds.…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) into a premier institution for specialised military and civilian capacity building. This was contained in a statement E-Signed by Leah Katung-Babatunde, the SA (Media) to the Minister of Defence. Speaking while receiving the University’s Governing Council at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa assured the management of sustained strategic support. He emphasised that NAUB remains critical to equipping personnel with the technical and operational expertise required to defeat complex contemporary security challenges. To bridge…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Major General WB Idris, on Friday, 24 July 2026, received executives of the Association of Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces (REMNAF), Zamfara State Chapter, led by its Chairman, Major Adamu Maikano (Rtd), at the Theatre Headquarters, Gusau. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. During the engagement, Major Maikano (Rtd) sought the Theatre Commander’s support for a proposed four-day mediation and conflict resolution accreditation training for retired military personnel…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Major General WB Idris, on Friday, 24 July 2026, engaged executives of the Mayanchi Development Association led by its Chairman, Alhaji Lawali Barga, at the Theatre Headquarters in Gusau. The meeting was held in a sustained efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. The meeting provided an opportunity for the delegation to present security concerns affecting Mayanchi and surrounding communities. Alhaji Lawali Barga commended troops for…
By Miriam Humbe In the early hours of today, 25 July 2026, armed terrorists attacked the residence of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Honourable Nura Umar Abdullahi, abducting him and members of his family after overpowering his police and vigilante detail. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. On hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire. Troops’…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria has called for greater unity among African nations to advance shared priorities and strengthen the continent’s influence in international decision-making, especially with Africa seeking a stronger voice in shaping the future of global telecommunications and digital innovation. Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The call was made at the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja, where policymakers, regulators and industry leaders from across the continent gathered to chart a common course for Africa’s digital future ahead…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for deeper collaboration among African Telecommunications and Communications Regulators to strengthen the use of data, evidence and market intelligence in driving more effective and responsive regulation across the continent. Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the NCC’s Director, Public Affairs Department disclosed this in a statement. Dr. Maida said this at the Heads of Regulators Roundtable during the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja. He said communications regulation has become increasingly central to economic growth, digital transformation, and national development across Africa. Dr. Maida observed that although regulators operate…