By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. Dewan Nengak Goshit, Head, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday on behalf of the SGF. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party…
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Photo News The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, visited victims of the recent IED explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and proceeded to the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site for an on-the-spot assessment. The IGP also visited the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command Headquarters as part of ongoing engagements to review security measures and strengthen coordinated response efforts. He commiserated with victims and families of those affected by the tragic incidents, while reassuring residents of the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to dismantle all networks responsible for the attacks and…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have once again demonstrated superior combat readiness and tactical dominance by successfully thwarted terrorist attacks launched by ISWAP fighters on multiple troops locations at Njimtilo, Baga, Buratai and Damboa. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The attacks, which occurred in the early hours of 16 March 2026, were mounted from several directions in a desperate attempt by the terrorists to gain propaganda advantage and overrun military…
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving one trillion dollars economy by 2030, need for strong policy coordination and strategic national planning. The was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry, Mrs Julie Osagie-Jacobs, in Abuja on Monday. Bagudu made the remark while receiving the newly appointed Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who resumed duty at the ministry. He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu was determined to pursue the ambitious…
The Headquarters of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) wishes to inform the general public of suicide bomb explosions that occurred at about 7:05 p.m. on Monday, 16 March 2026, in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC). The explosions were carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorist suicide bombers who detonated improvised explosive devices at three different locations within the city, namely the Post Office area, Monday Market axis and the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) during the period of Iftar (breaking of fast). The cowardly attacks targeted crowded public areas in an attempt by…
By Miriam Humbe Barely Five days after the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi visited Apapa Port and declared that Apapa Port is no longer a playground for smugglers or criminal syndicates hiding behind legitimate trade documentation, officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, have recorded yet another significant breakthrough. Public Relations Officer, Apapa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, I Sulaiman disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday for the Customs Area Controller. In a swift follow-up operation on Sunday, 15 March 2026, the Command, in joint collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has partnered with REX Insurance to provide weather-based insurance solutions designed to help Nigerian farmers safeguard their livelihoods against climate-related losses. By offering protection against unpredictable weather events such as droughts and floods, this initiative aims to make agriculture both safer and more sustainable for farmers across the country. During the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU}, Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General and CEO of NiMet, shared a brief history of the agency, highlighting its over 100 years of weather observation in Nigeria. He explained that the agricultural sector is…
The Nigeria Police Force acknowledges the ongoing public interest and the recent statement by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) regarding the unfortunate shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo, Osun State, which resulted in the loss of a citizen’s life. While the NPF recognizes the statutory duties of the NCS in anti-smuggling operations, the sanctity of human life remains the highest priority of the state. The Inspector General of Police has noted the NCS’s call for a harmonized investigation. To this end, the NPF assures our sister agency and the public that the investigation, currently led by…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is coordinating emergency response to a fire outbreak at Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State, which started on Saturday night around 10:00 p.m. The fire has been brought under control through the joint efforts of NEMA, Plateau SEMA, Federal Fire Service, and the Plateau State Fire Service, who are currently on ground managing the situation. Further updates are to be provided.
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated another superior combat readiness and tactical dominance and successfully thwarted a terrorist infiltration attempt at Bitta in Sector 1. Media Information Officer at the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The failed attack occurred when ISWAP terrorists, in a desperate bid to regain the initiative after recent battlefield setbacks, attempted to infiltrate the troops location. Unknown to the terrorists, vigilant OPHK troops had anticipated the move…
By Miriam Humbe Following the recent rise in daily temperatures and heatwave conditions across parts of the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has cautioned on the heightened risk of fire disasters and related health challenges that may arise from the prevailing weather situation. Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA’s Head, Press Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The Agency noted that the elevated temperatures being experienced in many parts of the country have been confirmed in recent forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which indicate the likelihood of persistent heat conditions during this period. The Director-General of…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in the early hours of today, 13 March 2026, successfully thwarted attempted terrorist attacks on troops’ positions at Azir Bridge in Sector 2 and Banki in Sector 1. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The terrorists, who advanced in large numbers in a desperate attempt to overrun the locations, were met with swift and overwhelming resistance from vigilant troops. Demonstrating superior tactical awareness and combat readiness,…