The attention of the Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, has been drawn to posts circulating on social media alleging that on 22 March 2026, troops shot and killed one Abdulrahman Mustapha (also referred to as Abchin) at the Polo Axis near the Federal High Court Maiduguri. The individual who was reportedly unarmed was returning from a Sallah visit. The posts characterize the incident as an extrajudicial killing, alleging violations of constitutional rights, lack of transparency, and improper handling of the deceased, while calling for an independent investigation, accountability, and compensation. The Theatre Command regards these allegations as very serious…
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By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sect 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA commenced all out operations within the week against terrorists enclaves across Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States aimed and protecting communities and neutralizing terrorists. 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 Thursday. In Sokoto State, on 25 March 2026, troops of COAS Intervention Battalion VII made 2 seperate contacts with terrorists at Magonho Forest where they eliminated 3 bandits and recovered 3 AK 47 rifles and motorcycles. In Zamfara State,…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have recorded significant operational successes following intelligence-led clearance operations conducted on 24 March 2026 across parts of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu disclosed this in a statement. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of armed herders within Mbapa and Mbabuande communities in Gwer West Local Government Area, troops of Sector 1 deployed from Bilawa-Jor and Naka swiftly mobilised to the area. On arrival, the troops conducted a thorough search and discovered an abandoned suspected criminal hideout. Troops continued clearance operations with…
The attention of Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a misleading narrative circulating on social media, particularly a Facebook post which deliberately distorted the remarks of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede regarding Operation SAFE CORRIDOR. Using a framing strategy that selectively amplifies certain phrases while ignoring the full context, the post falsely suggested that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are prioritizing leniency for terrorists over justice for victims. This portrayal is not only inaccurate but also undermines ongoing national security efforts. First, it is important to clarify that Operation SAFE CORRIDOR is not an amnesty programme but…
Photo News Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, during a courtesy visit to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, on March 25, 2026, in Abuja.
By Yu Dunhai On March 25, 2026, the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly held a meeting to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. With an overwhelming majority, it adopted for the first time a dedicated Resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialized chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. This Resolution echoes the theme of the 38th African Union Summit, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” and demonstrates the sustained efforts of African countries to advance “reparatory…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), successfully received a total of 100 Nigerian returnees from Algeria on March 25th 2026, at approximately 14:40 hours. Humsimedia gathered that this was part of the ongoing Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Lagos Operations Office of NEMA. The returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Algerie flight with registration number 7T-VJT. The breakdown…
By Miriam Humbe Director General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has urged Nigerian companies, Universities, and organizations to invest in weather and climate monitoring, prediction, and awareness programs to combat climate change and protect lives. Prof Anosike who is also Nigeria’s Permanent Representative at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), said this on Wednesday at the National Weather Forecasting and Climate Research Centre, Abuja, to mark the 2026 World Meteorological Day. The event was themed: “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow.” The DG emphasized the need for public-private collaboration to strengthen meteorological observation systems and advance weather…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has underscored a new era of strategic military evolution, emphasizing that border security and indigenous technological advancement are key pillars of Nigeria’s future defense projection. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. While giving his directives and summing up at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre (JDWC) on Tuesday, the CDS highlighted the military’s deliberate push towards self-reliance and regional collaboration to eliminate multifaceted security threats. The CDS revealed that the military was prioritizing the strengthening…
Purposeful leadership and intra-party harmony and stability have been described as key elements for an enduring democratic system, which offers greater socio-economic development for a nation. Abdulgaffar Ahmed, Publicity Secretary to Abdulrahman Haske disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, stated this on the sideline of APC Zonal Congress of the North-Eastern states which took place in Gombe on Wednesday. Haske said such intra-party stability has positioned the APC across the country as a party that has institutionalised progressive governance in all its…
Photo News L-R: Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Lawrence Abang; Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo; Executive Governor, Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang; Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management, NCC, Rimini Makama; Director, Digital Economy, NCC, Helen Obi during the Commission’s courtesy visit on the Plateau State Governor in Jos, Plateau State.
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have ramped up intelligence-led patrols across their area of responsibility (AoR) in Benue State, as part of proactive measures to eliminate identified threats ahead of the farming season. Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu disclosed this in a statement. These efforts have yielded notable successes against criminal groups, particularly cattle rustlers and armed bandits, fostering a safer environment for local communities reliant on agriculture. On 23 March 2026, soldiers stationed at Ayilamo acted decisively on credible intelligence from residents in Anyiin about suspected cattle rustling…