Author: Hints News

The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, Tuesday in Abuja, inaugurated the NiMet Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Integration Team. This, Anosike said, was part of the agency’s drive to strengthen innovation, digital transformation, and service delivery in meteorological and climate services. He stated that the inauguration underscored NiMet’s commitment to complement decades of physics-based forecasting with emerging AI-driven approaches, in line with the federal government’s digital transformation agenda and the ongoing modernization of meteorological services in Nigeria. The newly constituted technical tea, he added, is tasked with identifying opportunities, standards, and best practices…

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The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has commended JRB Construction Company Limited for the work done on the Abuja-Keffi dual carriageway project. Umahi gave the commendation during an on-the-spot inspection tour of the project. The minister appreciated their professionalism, while also highlighting some areas in the construction that needed some perfection. TheHintsNews reports that JRB Construction Company Limited was awarded the emergency intervention reconstruction of the road in October 2025, and has since demonstrated exceptional execution and speed in delivering the project. Recall that JRB Construction Company Limited was awarded the emergency reconstruction of the road in October…

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised eight terrorists between Sojiri and Kayamla villages and also arrested two suspected terrorist logistics collaborators at Gubio local government area of Borno state. Media Information Officer, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Sunday said sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recorded notable successes in clearance, fighting patrols and blocking operations. He revealed that 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.…

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious armed robbery suspects involved in “one-chance” criminal operations and the gruesome murder of a legal practitioner, Princess Chigbo in Abuja Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement issued Sunday explained that the arrest followed the directives issued by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, to ensure that all perpetrators connected to the heinous murder of the victim and other similar crimes within the FCT are swiftly identified and brought to justice. She noted that between 5th and 10th January,…

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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Sunday renewed his call on state governments across the federation to urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation to avert incessant incidence. He said, instead invest in safer, modern fibre and aluminium boats. The minister made the call against the backdrop of recent tragic boat accidents, which claimed several lives and left many families in mourning. He expressed deep sympathy with the victims of the mishaps and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. The Minister also charged waterway users to take personal…

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As we have entered election year with Osun State gubernatorial holding later this year, Ife citizens must answer this question before we go to the polling booths. It’s important because not everyone asking for Ife votes truly deserves it. Our votes suppose to bring us dividends in terms of developments in different areas of daily living but the reverse has been the case despite bulky votes that usually come out from our constituencies. In August 2025, I made a publication title “IFE POLITICIANS HAVE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER”. In that publication, l made a reference to the last twenty-six years…

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) may be heading for a collision course with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike following its decision to kick against the impeachment move by the Rivers state House of Assembly against the governor, Sim Fubara. Wike, who supported Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections and also assured of his support in the 2027 elections has been up in arms against his estranged political godson, Fubara. TheHintsNews reports that the National Secretary of the APC, Ajibola Basiru recently told Wike that the ruling party would not cordon his destabilisation spirit. But on…

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The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has assured of enhanced and even swifter response to fire outbreaks and other emergencies. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Service made the pledge following the promotion of 733 officers in what the command described as the highest number of beneficiaries since its inception. The Controller of the FCT Command, Suleiman Anas made the pledge on Thursday at the command headquarters in Kubwa during the decoration of the officers who were promoted through the 2025 senior promotion examination conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board CDCFIB. Some of those promoted…

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Endless tears in Kasuwan Daji, Demo Village, Borgu LGA of Niger State. Tears for loved ones slaughtered by terrorists last Saturday. The tears of many in this community may never dry. Families have lost their breadwinners. Husbands and wives have lost companions. Sons and daughters have been slaughtered by terrorists. The bastards invaded Kasuwan Daji, killed no fewer than 30 persons, burnt the market, looted shops and abducted scores of people. Like previous terror attacks in Nigerian communities, they operated for hours unhindered. The response to distress calls came several hours after the terrorists had left the village. This…

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Ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it refused to recognise the candidates nominated by Julius Abure-led Labour Party because his tenure has elapsed. TheHintsNews reports that on Monday, 5th January, 2026 some supporters of the Labour Party protested at the INEC Headquarters, Abuja complaining about the exclusion of their candidates for the FCT Area Council election. INEC Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi in a statement issued Wednesday explained that the Labour Party has been enmeshed in prolonged internal leadership disputes since 2024,…

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