On December 4, 2025, Ambassador Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), met with ECOWAS Commission President H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray. Ambassador Yu presented a China-made vehicle to President Touray for use in his official duties. Ambassador Yu stated that over the past 50 years since its establishment, ECOWAS has played a significant role in promoting regional integration, maintaining peace and stability, and advancing democratic governance in West Africa, making it the most influential sub-regional organization in Africa. The relationship between China and ECOWAS serves as a model of…
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By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has commended the outgoing Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in Nigeria, Mr Trond Jensen, for his outstanding commitment and collaboration during his tenure. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Major General. Abubakar gave the commendation on Thursday, 4 December 2025, when Mr. Jensen paid a farewell visit to Headquarters Theatre Command OPHK in Maiduguri. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Theatre Command to strengthening collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Borno State to ensure the scheme achieves its mandate. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Maj Gen Abubakar gave the assurance on Thursday, 4 December 2025, when the Borno State NYSC Coordinator, Mallam Nasir Bello, led his management team on a courtesy visit to the…
By Miriam Humbe The Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Prof. Charles Anosike, has reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to advancing proactive, data-driven disaster preparedness in Nigeria. The NiMet helmsman reaffirmed this at the Anticipatory Action National Conference, held on Thursday, 4th December 2025. The conference was convened by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Nigeria. While delivering a goodwill message Prof. Anosike stressed the urgency of anticipatory action, noting Nigeria’s vulnerability to floods, droughts, and extreme weather. According to him: “Last year, early warning systems helped save thousands of lives during the…
The Director General/CEO Prof. Charles Anosike on 3rd December 2025 received the BusinessDay Public Lecture Series and Excellence Awards. Now in its seventh edition, the BusinessDay Awards celebrate public sector leaders who strengthen governance, improve institutional performance, and advance data-driven decision-making nationwide. Prof. Anosike’s leadership in driving efficiency, climate resilience, and evidence-based reforms continues to position NiMet as a model of modern public service delivery. The Awards Committee honoured him for his exceptional commitment, strategic vision, and transformative contributions to Nigeria’s meteorological and climate services sector. His recognition in the Excellence in Public Service category underscores his consistency in championing…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the Senate, where it received expedited screening and confirmation. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army in 1991 and had a distinguished…
By Miriam Humbe On December 3, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai met with Nigerian Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. Ambassador Yu noted that through the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic partnership has entered the fast-track. The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development demonstrate China’s commitment to expanding high-standard opening-up and sharing development opportunities with all countries. China and Nigeria have always understood and supported each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests. China also supports Nigeria’s…
By Miriam Humbe Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to appreciate the cultural values of their host communities. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. He also enjoined them to use the opportunity of the service year to learn more about Nigeria’s natural endowments, and explore the values inherent in them. The DG gave the charge during his visit to the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State. “You are guests here;…
The Management of National Youth Service Corps has approved Thursday, December 18, 2025, as the passing-out date for the 2024 Batch C Stream ll Corps Members. The low-key event would feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving Corps Members in all the Local Government Areas across the country. The activities heralding the event include; Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC), by NYSC and relevant agencies, including signing of final clearance by the Zonal Inspectors. The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, wishes the Corps Members a successful winding-up and passing-out exercise. He also urges them to allow the…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander (TC)Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Major General WB Idris, has charged troops of 8 Division and Sector 2 OPFY to escalate their offensive against armed bandits and ensure they are completely eliminated from the North West region. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. General Idris gave the charge during his maiden operational assessment visit to the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 (OPFY) at Giginya Barracks, Sokoto. The TC addressing the troops, stated…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) to excel in their endeavours and contribute meaningfully to national development. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Speaking at the International Day of Persons With Disabilities with the theme, “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress” in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, stated that the present administration remained focused to ensure an inclusive society…
By Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria In October this year, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was convened in Beijing. The session reviewed and adopted the Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, outlining a grand blueprint for China’s development over the next five years, pointing the way forward for Chinese modernization. The session also laid out plans for improving the institutions and mechanisms for high-standard opening-up, explicitly putting forward “steadily expanding institutional opening-up”. Unlike…