By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 91 Starlink communication terminals donated by the Starlink SpaceX Crisis Response Team to strengthen Nigeria’s disaster preparedness and emergency response infrastructure. The donation followed proactive engagements initiated by NEMA with the technology company aimed at exploring innovative solutions to enhance emergency communication, preparedness, and response operations across the country. Following the donation, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, led the SpaceX delegation on a courtesy visit to the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Vice President Shettima applauded the…
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By Miriam Humbe Justice A. I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Kubwa, Abuja, on Monday, June 1, 2026, slated June 15, 2026 for judgment in the case of criminal impersonation of officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and extortion by one Salifu Olije Mustapha. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. At Monday’s proceeding, the EFCC presented its First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Stanley Ujilibo against the defendant. The witness, an investigator with the EFCC, disclosed that the Commission received intelligence on how the defendant and…
By Miriam Humbe Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, June 1, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The forfeited fund, domiciled in Access Bank, is linked to one Ifeanyi Alele David, who is under investigation for alleged romance fraud and related criminal activities by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The judge issued the order, following a motion on notice filed by the EFCC Lagos…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 1, 2026, presented the Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The former Minister is facing prosecution on an amended seven-count charge, bordering on official corruption and fraudulent award of Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6billion (Six Billion United States Dollars) to Sunrise Power Transmission Company…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Musa Etsu-Ndagi, on 28 May 2026 hosted the Eid-el-Kabir Luncheon with troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) at Central Primary School, Doma, Nasarawa State. He reaffirmed that efficient welfare remains a key component of his Command Philosophy. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters, Operation WHIRL STROKE disclosed this in a statement. The COAS described Eid-el-Kabir as a period for reflection on faith, sacrifice, obedience and devotion to duty. He commended troops deployed across various…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralized 5 terrorists and dismantled several terrorists camps in a series of coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina States. 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 Friday. In Zamfara State, troops rescued 31 kidnapped victims around the Bagega–Kawaye axis in Anka LGA. The kidnapped victims were rescued from captivity following a precision air interdiction conducted by the air component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and a…
The attention of Headquarters Operation UDO KA has been drawn to an illegal directive issued by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), directing Churches in the South-East and parts of the South-South to hold memorial services in honour of civil war victims. Headquarters Operation UDO KA empathises deeply with families who lost loved ones during the civil war and acknowledge the sacrifices made to keep Nigeria united. The memories of those who paid the ultimate price remain indelible in our national consciousness. However, it is important to emphasise that there are already established national…
By Miriam Humbe To mark the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, hosted a special Eid el Kabir luncheon for the gallant frontline troops of the 8 Division and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tureta, 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 Friday. The luncheon was organized to boost morale, foster camaraderie and honour the selflessness of troops who remain deployed on the frontlines, away…
By Miriam Humbe A Coalition of Women Groups in Abuja on Tuesday 26th May 2026 honoured Veteran Broadcaster and former President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ Chief Mrs Moji Makanjuola with a Grand Reception to celebrate her 70th birthday. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Rtn Evelyn Onyilo, former President NAWOJ and Publisher Phenomenal People and Chief Ladi Bala former President of NAWOJ. The colourful gathering attracted dignitaries, media practitioners, women leaders, and advocacy groups including Women of Worth Global, INWOAD, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),…
By Miriam Humbe The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in conjunction with Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has sustained operational momentum across the Theatre, recording significant successes. These includes the foiling of terrorist attacks, neutralisation of Boko Haram/ISWAP elements, arrest of criminal collaborators, recovery of arms and ammunition, as well as the continued rescue and reunion of abducted civilians with their families. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In a major operational development, troops successfully thwarted…
***Reaffirms Continuity In Counter Terrorism Operations By Miriam Humbe The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has successfully conducted seamless change of Command ceremonies across Sectors 1, 2, and 3 of the Theatre. This reinforces Command continuity, operational stability, and sustained momentum in ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East region. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. In Sector 1, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI,…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede felicitates with Muslims across the country on the glorious occasion of Sallah celebrations. He said that the festival “ presents us another opportunity to share the light, love and blessings of Almighty Allah with the entire world”. Olukoyede made this call in Abuja on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in his Sallah Message to Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The EFCC boss stressed that while celebrating and sharing goodies accompanying the…