By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) that concrete steps are being taken to improve their overall welfare, describing the process as ongoing and receiving support at the highest level of government. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. General Oluyede gave the assurance while delivering his address at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Social Night, a special event organised by the Defence Headquarters to honour serving personnel and veterans while…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces the commencement of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for regulating courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm. This implementation provides a unified framework for registration, manifest submission, declaration, valuation, clearance, delivery and compliance monitoring, in line with global best practices. The DDP initiative derives its legal foundation from International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Incoterms 2020, relevant sections of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, WCO SAFE Framework of Standards, Revised Kyoto Convention, WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, NCS Courier Clearance Guidelines, and the Nigeria Postal Service Act 2023. Under the newly…
On this solemn and historic occasion of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day for Year 2026, we gather as a nation to honour the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the heavy price paid for the peace and liberty we enjoy today. We pay our deepest respects to our fallen heroes, those valiant souls who laid down their lives in the line of duty to safeguard the unity and sovereignty of our great nation, Nigeria. Their “today” was given for our “tomorrow”,…
By Miriam Humbe As part of activities marking the Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026, the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, alongside the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST), 107 Air Maritime Group of the Nigerian Air Force Base, the Military Hospital, and members of the Nigerian Legion, Edo State Chapter, on 11 January 2026, held an Interdenominational Church Service in Benin City. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 4 Brigade, Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, disclosed this in a statement. The service was organised to honour, celebrate, and remember officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording notable successes in clearance, fighting patrols and blocking operations. Lt Col Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Under Operation DESERT SANITY V, sustained pressure along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 January 2026 forced 11 terrorists fighters to surrender along with their AK 47 rifles and assorted ammunition. Earlier, on 9 January 2026, troops conducted extensive clearance operations in the Bulaagalda cluster,…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI Nigeria) have commended the United Kingdom government for its role in combating corruption and illicit financial flows following the recovery of $9.5 million in stolen Nigerian assets. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of Transparency International Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organisations described the recovery as a positive demonstration of international cooperation consistent with Nigeria’s Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), 2022. According to CISLAC and TI Nigeria, POCA provides Nigeria with a comprehensive legal framework for tracing, freezing, confiscating, managing, and…
The Nigeria Police Force extends warmest congratulations to Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Godwin Chijioke Nwobodo, on his coronation as the traditional ruler (Igwe) of Ihueze-Nnewe Autonomous Communities, Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. The coronation of Retired DIG Nwobodo, which took place on Saturday, 27th December 2025, is a well-deserved honour that reflects his lifetime of exemplary service, integrity, and commitment to leadership, both in public service and community development. His elevation to the revered traditional stool stands as an affirmation of the confidence reposed in his character, wisdom, and capacity to lead. Retired DIG Nwobodo joined the…
January 15 is set aside annually by the Federal Government of Nigeria to honor the living personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) while acknowledging the sacrifices of those who have paid the supreme price to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity as well as the lives and properties of its citizens. The day is preceded by a week of various activities, culminating in a grand parade and wreath-laying ceremony on 15th January. Previously known as “Armed Forces Remembrance Day”, the name was officially changed to “Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day” to better reflect the dual essence of the…
By Miriam Humbe Headquarters of the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Joint Task Force Northwest Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) hosted a vibrant and heartfelt send forth ceremony to celebrate the distinguished service of the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Division and Commander, Sector 2 OPFY Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, at the Eagle Officers’ Mess, Giginya Barracks, Sokoto. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Major General Ajose was honoured alongside other posted out officers. In his farewell address, Major General Ajose…
By Miriam Humbe In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The framework is the outcome of several months of engagements involving the NCC, the CBN, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Value Added Service (VAS) providers, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), and other relevant stakeholders. These engagements were…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces the commencement of procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers. National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement signed for Comptroller-General of Customs on Tuesday. Humsi Media Online gathered that the initiative is anchored on the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and relevant international conventions on temporary admission and transit of vehicles. The new framework covers all personal, non-commercial vehicles belonging to international travellers visiting Nigeria for tourism, diplomatic, business, or personal purposes. It…
By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 5 January 2026, charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to place intelligence at the centre of their professional conduct. He warned that no modern security or revenue operation can succeed without timely, credible and well-applied intelligence. CGC Adeniyi charged the CIU Officers at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, during the opening ceremony of the training programme. He described the training programme as the Service’s first formal engagement of the year and a moment that could shape…