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The Armed Forces of Nigeria says troops of Operation DELTA SAFE have intensified the war against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, recovered more than 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products during the second quarter of 2026. Speaking during the Defence Headquarters’ operational briefing on Wednesday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops dismantled 12 illegal refining sites and arrested 84 suspects involved in economic sabotage across the Niger Delta. He said during June alone, troops destroyed seven illegal refining sites, arrested 53 suspects and…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has intensified its civil-military cooperation initiatives across the country, executed community development projects, supporting humanitarian operations and strengthening partnerships with host communities. Speaking during the Defence Headquarters’ monthly and second-quarter operational briefing on Wednesday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the initiatives form part of the Chief of Defence Staff’s directive to integrate Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) into military operations. He disclosed that troops distributed 40 bags of fertiliser to farmers in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State to boost agricultural…

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sigvent Industrial Cluster Limited, Benjamin Onigbinde, has hailed the Federal Government for awarding road construction contracts across key agricultural corridors in Oyo State, describing the initiative as a strategic investment that will stimulate agriculture, attract investors and accelerate industrial development. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Onigbinde commended the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in critical agricultural areas, noting that the road projects would enhance connectivity between major farm belts in Ogbomoso, Iseyin and the Ilorin Road axis with processing centres and export…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, for transforming the culture of project delivery in Abuja, saying his administration has ended the era of abandoned projects and delayed execution. The President made the remarks on Wednesday during the commissioning of the completed Akinwumi Ajibola Street in Gaduwa District, Abuja. Represented by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu commended Wike for ensuring that development reaches not only the city centre but also districts and satellite towns. “Minister Wike,…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has praised the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) for appointing veteran journalist Abbas Jimoh as its new spokesperson, describing the decision as a commendable choice. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the NSCIA had selected the right person for the role, noting that Jimoh possesses the experience, professionalism and media expertise required to effectively manage the council’s public communication. Akintola described Jimoh as a seasoned journalist who understands the dynamics of the media profession, expressing…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has received a financial contribution from the NUJ FCTA Chapel in support of its ongoing Multipurpose Congress Hall construction project, with the chapel making history as the first NUJ chapel to formally donate to the initiative. The donation was presented during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the FCTA Chapel to the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat. The delegation was led by the Chairperson, Ngozi Ufomba, and included the Vice Chairman, Hassan Sadiq; Secretary, Niyi Lawal; and Press Week Secretary, Odugbo Sarah.…

Nigeria has assumed the Chairmanship of the Bureau of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade, pledging to drive faster implementation of the continental trade agreement to boost industrialisation, expand intra-African trade and promote inclusive economic growth across the continent. The announcement was made at the 18th Meeting of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade held in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the AfCFTA as one of the African Union’s most…