By Miriam Humbe The Director General (DG), Nigerian Army Finance Incorporation (NAFIC), Major General Julius Osifo, has urged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to take full advantage of existing Nigerian Army welfare and financial schemes designed to enhance their well-being and operational effectiveness. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. Major General Osifo made the call on Monday, 23 March 2026, during a sensitisation visit to troops at the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri.…
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By Miriam Humbe The Acting Director, Chaplain Services (Protestant), Nigerian Army, Colonel (Reverend) Bitrus Nyam, has urged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to strengthen their faith and remain spiritually grounded as they sustain ongoing operations against insurgents in the North East region. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. Colonel Nyam made the call on Monday, 23 March 2026, during a courtesy visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri, ahead of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday officially declared open an Executive Leadership Retreat for the top echelon of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The gathering of Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) marked a significant milestone in the ongoing institutional transformation of the Force. The Police Reform Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is hosting a two-day retreat at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. During the session, Professor Olu Ogunsakin,…
By Miriam Humbe IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered the posting of senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership capacity, and improve service delivery nationwide. DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The postings are in line with the Force’s commitment to an effective command structure and the strategic deployment of personnel across Commands, Formations, and Departments. The postings deployed the officers as follows: AIG Ado Emmanuel to Research and Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja; AIG…
Following a formal press briefing held on the 23rd of March, 2026, at the Force Headquarters, the Nigeria Police Force officially announces the commencement of the 2026 National Police Day celebrations. Acting on behalf of the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Force PRO outlined a week-long series of activities scheduled to begin on Monday, 30th March 2026, culminating in a Grand Finale on Tuesday, 7th April 2026. This year’s theme: “Community Partnership: Building Trust,” reflects the Force’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the public, enhancing transparency, and building sustainable trust as the foundation for effective…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the governing board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), urging the members to uphold high standards of corporate governance. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, made the statement during the inauguration in Abuja, on Monday. He urged the members to safeguard the N28 trillion pension assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Akume said that PenCom remains a critical pillar of Nigeria’s financial sector, entrusted with the retirement savings of millions of Nigerians. He said this event demonstrates government’s commitment to a pension system that…
The grand reception of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State into the All Progressives Congress (APC) fold on Monday (today) turned out to be a major event that further built momentum around one of the governorship aspirants in the forthcoming 2027 Governorship Election in the State, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske. Publicity Secretary, for Abdulrahman Haske, Abdulgaffar Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The event, which took place at the Ribadu Square in Yola, witnessed an extraordinary political gathering as thousands of supporters, party leaders, and stakeholders converged to welcome Governor Fintiri into the APC, a move widely…
By Our Reporter A youth-focused empowerment initiative, ROZH, have equipped young women in Plateau and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with vocational skills to promote African cultural values. The initiator, Mr Goodluck Hayi, said this while inaugurating the empowerment project in Plateau. Hayi said that the project was inspired by his late wife, Mrs Zainab Hayi, to instill virtues of good dressing, cultural awareness, confidence and pride among young ladies. He said that the initiative was a dream brought to life, it held deep personal significance and was dedicated to celebrating women, particularly mothers. According to him, the first phase of…
The attention of the Inspector-General of Police has been drawn to the above-captioned story recently circulated by some online media outlets. The publication stated that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, directed the immediate dissolution of multiple tactical units operating across state commands nationwide. This report is a misrepresentation of the IGP’s directives. The IGP, a grassroots officer with a profound network across Nigerian society, is aware of public concerns about police tactical teams’ operations and the creation of multiple teams by Commissioners of Police and Heads of formations, with attendant backlash. Having held command positions nationwide and witnessed…
By Miriam Humbe In continuation of its commitment to fostering civil-military cooperation and promoting academic excellence, the Nigerian Armed Forces has extended educational support to Ogwumabiri Primary School in Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 82 Division Nigerian Army, Lt Col Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement. The event, which drew participation from the local community, was marked by joy as pupils of the school were presented with bags and exercise books from the Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) South East (SE) Operation UDO KA (OPUK). The gesture was…
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is deeply saddened by the loss of a Corps Member in Abeokuta, Ogun State, under circumstances that are currently being investigated. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and pray for the peaceful repose of her soul. The Scheme is aware of the news circulating in the media concerning the suspected involvement of a staff member. We wish to confirm that the matter is currently under investigation by relevant security agencies, and the individual concerned has been taken into custody. We wish to use this medium to…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede has urged all Nigerians to continue to support the troops who are working tirelessly to address the security challenges confronting the nation. The Chief of Defence Staff said this in his goodwill message to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the celebration of the Eid-El-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Defence Chief said that the task and responsibility of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria was enormous, requiring immense sacrifice. He encouraged the Muslim faithful to continue to uphold the noble…