By Miriam Humbe Member of the Political Bureau of China’s CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi has said that China’s heart is with the Global South; China’s root is in the Global South. The Foreign Minister said this in response to a question at a press conference on Sunday. He said: “We are ready to join hands with other Global South countries to journey on toward modernization and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity”. Wang Yi noted, the collective rise of the Global South is the distinct hallmark of the great transformation…
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Today, as the world marks International Women’s Day, I join millions across the globe in celebrating the strength, resilience, brilliance, and boundless potential of women. The 2026 theme, “Give To Gain,” is a powerful reminder that when we intentionally invest in women, through education, mentorship, opportunity, and resources, we are not merely supporting individuals; we are strengthening families, communities, institutions, and nations. For me, this year’s celebration carries a deeply personal meaning. As the first female Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, I stand on the shoulders of many courageous women who broke barriers, challenged stereotypes,…
By Our Reporter The University of Mkar is empowering students with practical problem-solving skills by establishing a Student Innovation Hub. This move responds directly to Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun’s challenge during the institution’s 19th Distinguished Public Lecture, themed: “Navigating an Uncertain Future: Courage, Creativity and Responsibility in Times of Crisis.” Dr. Kuraun urged students to shift from passive learning to active solution-building for Nigeria’s challenges. He called for Student Innovation Labs to turn ideas into real-world impact—a vision the university has swiftly embraced. The new hub fosters an environment where students meet, brainstorm, collaborate, and tackle societal needs. It embodies Dr.…
By Miriam Humbe The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has directed members of the Corps Management to embark on a nationwide engagement with officers and men across all formations of the Corps. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Humsi Media Online gathered that the directive was in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to, which places strong emphasis on integrity, discipline, and a firm stand against corruption in public service. The initiative is…
Prof Charles Anosike, Director General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), led the NiMet delegation to the 5th Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) conference, held from 4–7 March 2026 at the United Nations University (UNU) Headquarters in Tokyo. The NERPS 2026 Conference focused on the role of technology in advancing multilateral cooperation for peace and sustainability. The conference commenced with a welcome address by Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of UNU and UN Under-Secretary-General. Keynote speeches followed, delivered by Dr. Måns Nilsson, Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), and Rumiko Seya, President…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has approved an additional 50,000 slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Mobilisation in response to the growing number of graduates awaiting enlistment for the national service. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations revealed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The Director-General (DG) of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, was speaking in Abuja during the inauguration of the remodelled Clinic at the Scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters in commemoration of the first anniversary of his assumption of duty as its Chief Executive. Nafiu, who said the extra slots…
By Miriam Humbe The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, on Friday paid tribute to gallant officers and soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The solemn burial ceremony took place at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking during the ceremony, Major General Abubakar described the occasion as a painful reminder of the true cost of military service. “In…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, through the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has flagged off a month-long nationwide campaign on Online Safety and Cyber-Hygiene. The campaign is aimed at strengthening digital security and promoting responsible online behaviour among Nigerians. Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The campaign tagged: “Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Face,” seeks to educate the public on the growing threats of cybercrime and encourage proactive digital vigilance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja, the Director, NPF-NCCC, CP Ifeanyi Uche Henry, highlighted…
By Miriam Humbe Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members. NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline W. Embu, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The low-key event will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving Corps Members in all the Local Government Areas of the country. The activities heralding the event will commence on 13th March, 2026 and will include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) by the NYSC and other relevant agencies as well…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again successfully thwarted coordinated terrorist attempts to overrun troops’ locations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The desperate attacks, launched between approximately 22:30 hours up till 03:00 hours this morning, were met with overwhelming resistance from alert and determined troops who firmly held their defensive positions despite the intensity of the assaults. In a well-coordinated response, troops executed simultaneous…
By Nana Musa The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament celebrate 25 years of service to the people of West Africa by inaugurating a year commemorative programme across seven members States. The speaker of the ECOWAS parliament, Hadja Ibrahima, made the announcement during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. The ECOWAS member states includes Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Togo and Sierra Leone. Ibrahima, whom was represented by the Director of Parliamentary Affairs and Research at the ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Kabeer Garba, said that the programme was from January to November this year. According to…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and to projecting a strong, coordinated national position at the forthcoming 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14). Obilor-Duru Augustina Okechi, Head Press & PR disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Speaking at the 2026 First Quarter Meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee (CCC) in Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the Committee as the engine room driving Nigeria’s AfCFTA…