By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY. The troops destroyed multiple terrorist camps, recovered arms and equipment, and repelled coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. On Sunday, 18 January 2026, troops advanced from their harbour area and conducted deliberate, intelligence-led operations across several identified terrorist enclaves including Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma. The…
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By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Comptroller-General Customs Service (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi on the occasion of his birthday, describing his tenure as one marked by impactful reforms and sustained institutional transformation. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday, 18 January 2026, and signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The President congratulated the CGC on the milestone, noting that it reflects decades of dedicated service to the nation and a reform-driven leadership that has repositioned the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the statement, President Tinubu acknowledged that…
By Miriam Humbe The General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna as part of his first official engagements, carried out an assessment visit to Tidibale Community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. 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 Sunday. During the visit, the GOC reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and security of the community. Addressing residents, General Koughna…
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has praised sustained inter-agency collaboration and reforms following Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. The commendation is contained in a statement by NFIU Chief Executive Officer, Hajiya Hafsat Bakari, issued on Sunday in Abuja. Bakari said Nigeria also exited the European Union’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing high-risk list. She described the delisting as strong proof of the credibility and sustainability of reforms implemented by the country. Bakari noted that Nigeria was removed from the FATF grey list in October, while EU delisting is expected by the end of January…
Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has formally assumed command as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA during a handover ceremony at the Headquarters 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto. He succeeds Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, whose tenure was marked by significant strides in regional security and counter-banditry operations across North West. Major General Koughna In his inaugural address, expressed deep gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu for the confidence reposed in him. He reaffirmed his commitment to building on the…
By Olusegun Ogungbemide Against the backdrop of hard data and lived reality, the analytical record of road traffic crashes between January and October 2025 alone, compared with the same period in 2024, tells a sobering story. Numbers rise and fall, charts stretch and contract, but one truth stands firm and frightening: nearly 85 percent of these crashes were speed induced. Beyond this cold certainty of numbers, and behind every statistic is a human story abruptly interrupted, a journey cut short, a promise broken, and a family altered forever. Speed may feel invisible, even thrilling, but on Nigerian roads it has…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified advocacy on the protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) with the aim of maintaining steady quality of service nationwide. For a better understanding, the CNII is a comprehensive approach to securing and protecting the telecommunications sector, a vital infrastructure from a wide range of threats, including cyberattacks and natural disasters. The Critical Infrastructure Protection policy, a comprehensive security framework is therefore, crucial. It is designed to safeguard essential systems, networks, and assets vital to a nation’s security, economic stability, and public safety. The Designation and Protection of Critical National…
Following the revocation of the banking license of Heritage Bank Limited by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3, 2024, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) was appointed as Liquidator in accordance with Section 12(2) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and Sections 55(1 & 2) of the NDIC Act 2023. Upon its appointment, the Corporation commenced the processing of claims and payment of insured deposits up to the statutory limit of N5 million from its Deposit Insurance Fund. The Corporation also immediately commenced the disposal of physical assets, recovery of debts, and realization…
By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, today joined the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, and other Service Chiefs in the laying of wreaths to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Police Public Relations Officer, for the Nasarawa State Command, SP Rahman Nansel, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Humsi Media Online gathered that the ceremony took place at the Government House, Lafia. Speaking during the event, the Commissioner of Police described the occasion as a solemn and significant moment to honour and remember the sacrifices…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is to adopt a standardized protocol for the handling of Corps Members with disabilities during the Orientation Course and throughout the service year. Caroline Embu NYSC’s Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made this known in his keynote address at the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Orientation Workshop. Themed: “Revamping the NYSC Orientation Course Experience as a Foundation for Impactful Service by Corps Members,” the event took place in Jos, Plateau State. He said the initiative, which was in furtherance…
L-R : Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) South-West Zone; Mrs Omotayo Muhammad, Head Competition and Tariff, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mary Iwelumo, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers ( PwC), at the stakeholders’ forum on the study of the level of competition in the voice and data segment of the Nigerian telecommunications Industry on Tuesday 13th January, 2026 at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos State.
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has began moves to establish a regulatory framework for Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity in Nigeria. NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Mrs Ukoha said that the move marked a preliminary step in the Commission’s regulatory process under Section 71 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003. She said that it is designed to gather views, evidence and expert input before any binding framework is introduced. To this effect, the Commission has released a Consultation Paper aimed at engaging industry stakeholders ahead of formal rule-making.…