Your Excellency, On behalf of the National Executive Council, National Executive Committee and the entire membership of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), I extend warm felicitations and heartfelt good wishes to Your Excellency on the occasion of your birthday. We are mindful of Your Excellency’s expressed wish that this milestone be observed quietly, with public attention directed towards the more pressing task of nation building rather than personal celebration. We fully respect your wishes. Nevertheless, as members of the family of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, we cannot allow this special day…
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***As Intelligence-Led Operations Sustain Pressure on Terrorist Elements By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded another operational success following an intelligence-led operation against Boko Haram terrorists in the Lamusuri general area, Gujba LGA of Yobe State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. At about 11:00 am on 1 September 2026, troops of 120 Task Force Battalion under sector 2, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), acting…
***Recover AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition And IED As Troops Intensify Pressure Across Theatre By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded significant operational successes across Borno State, foiling a terrorist ambush along the Miyanti–Banki Junction axis in Bama Local Government Area. Troops also neutralised 3 terrorists and recovered arms and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), while 2 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists surrendered to troops in Monguno. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, launched the Nigeria Police Force Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network. CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The event was held at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja and aimed to strengthen public engagement, financial-fraud reporting, secure communication and operational response. It was attended by representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, members of the Police Service Commission board, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, hosted executives of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) at its National Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was held to explore deeper collaboration in media, digital communication, and professional development. National Public Relations Officer and spokesperson for the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, received the delegation on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. He highlighted the strategic role of media in communicating institutional reforms. The Customs National Public Relations Officer cited the Service’s monthly newsletter, social media presence, and data analytics as…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to inform all successful candidates who applied for recruitment into the Service that the physical screening and documentation exercise is scheduled to take place at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, Abuja. Furthermore, all shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the screening and documentation exercise with the original and photocopies of the following documents: National Identification Number (NIN); original Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age; and educational certificate(s), including O’Level, ND, HND, Degree or other applicable qualifications. In addition, candidates must present a Certificate of State of Origin; two (2)…
By Miriam Humbe The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Monday announced that no fewer than 555 terrorists were neutralized by troops since June 2026, with 324 of them being in the month of August alone. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director Defence Media Operations (DDMO) disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on military operations for the month of August. He announced that between June and August, 1, 209 terrorists were arrested across the country, 373 of them were apprehended in August alone. General Onoja said: “During the month of August, the Armed Forces sustained a robust…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), on Monday, confirmed the rescue of 10 National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC), members who were abducted by suspected kidnappers from Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Gen. Onoja said the operation was still ongoing to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the perpetrators. The victims were among 15 corps members reportedly kidnapped last week while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State. Kidnappers were said to have demanded N20…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has foiled an illegal recruitment and training scheme operating outside the framework of recognised law and regulatory authority, with the potential to defraud unsuspecting members of the public in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The operation was conducted on 31 August 2026 by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) JUBILEE, in collaboration with Headquarters 2 Brigade/Operation THUNDER, 6 Battalion Nigerian Army and operatives of the Violent Crime Response…
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) expresses profound appreciation to the security agencies and groups involved in the successful rescue of the sixteen Corps Members abducted in Kogi State on 26 August 2026, while they were travelling from the Bayelsa State camp on relocation to Abuja after a successful Orientation Course. The NYSC particularly commends the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Kogi State Vigilante groups, and others who contributed to the search and rescue efforts. The professionalism, courage, commitment, and coordination demonstrated in rescuing the Corps Members are deeply appreciated. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Environment Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) on Monday, elected new executives in an atmosphere that was adjudged as most peaceful and without rancour. The election, conducted and supervised by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, brought in Joycelyn Ellakechi Adah, Head of Content Creation at Per Second News, as the new Chairman of EMCAN for a two year tenure. The NUJ highly commended members of EMCAN for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the association’s election, describing the emergence of a new executive as an opportunity for renewed unity, transparency,…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has commended members of the Environment Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the association’s election, describing the emergence of a new executive as an opportunity for renewed unity, transparency, reconciliation and professional growth. Samuel Adeyinka, the newly elected Secretary of EMCAN disclosed this in a statement. The election, conducted and supervised by the leadership of the NUJ FCT Council, brought in Joycelyn Ellakechi Adah, Head of Content Creation at Per Second News, as the new Chairman of EMCAN for a two year…