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UNSG meeting in Nicosia with Cyprus leaders underway

The trilateral meeting between UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman began shortly after 10 am (local time) in the United Nations Protected Area at Nicosia airport.

The UN Secretary-General was the first to arrive at the venue, at around 9.30 am, accompanied by his Personal Envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, and UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo.

The Turkish Cypriot leader arrived next, followed by President Christodoulides. They were accompanied by the aides of the two sides, Mehmet Dana and Menelaos Menelaou, respectively. The two leaders were welcomed on arrival by the UN Secretary-General.

In addition to the Secretary-General and the two leaders, the meeting is attended by the representatives of the two sides, DiCarlo, Holguin and an adviser to the UN Secretary-General.

The meeting is considered crucial for the next steps in the Cyprus peace process. Guterres is expected to hold a press conference at around 11.45 am, immediately after the meeting.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results due to Turkish intransigence. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.

After informal meetings in 2025, followed by a hiatus of several months, deliberations are underway for a new meeting in broader format to be held, as the term of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres nears its end. María Angela Holguín, Guterres’ Personal Envoy on Cyprus, is tasked to engage with the parties. Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto acts as the European Commission’s Special Representative for Cyprus, succeeding EU special envoy Johannes Hahn.

CNA/???/KCH/TNE/HT/AGK/2026S, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

JAMAICA-MEDIA-Public support for regulation of social media use by minors

A National Survey on Social Media Use and the Protection of Children has found that nine out of every 10 Jamaicans support government regulation of minors’ social media use.

An estimated 1,027 adults participated in the national cross-sectional public perception survey and Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, speaking at a news conference said that only 2.9 per cent expressed opposition to social media use being regulated by government, while 6.9 per cent were neutral or unsure. ‘In addition, nearly 84 per cent believe Jamaica should establish a clear national policy framework governing minors’ use of social media,’ Dr. Tufton said, indicating that the most significant finding is not simply that Jamaicans support some level of government action but that they believe this responsibility must be shared.

‘Only 12.7 per cent of respondents believe government should lead this effort alone, 40.5 per cent believe parents and guardians should play the leading role, while another 39 per cent favoured shared responsibility among parents, schools, government, communities and other stakeholders,’ he said.

The Health and Wellness Minister told reporters that protecting children online must be a national partnership.

‘No government policy can replace active parenting. No legislation can replace guidance within the home. No technology platform can replace the influence of families, teachers and communities.’

The lead researcher and research fellow at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Dr. Stephen Johnson, sharing detailed findings about attitudes towards social media regulation, said 90.7 per cent of respondents agreed that regulation is worth pursuing even if difficult.

Just under 90 per cent agreed to parental consent being a requirement for minors below a certain age to open accounts. Another 83.6 per cent of respondents believe that the rights of minors must be balanced with the need for protection online.

‘In terms of requiring parental consent for minors below a certain age to open accounts and restricting access to social media platforms for children below a specific age, the mean suggested age is 14 years of age. The most popular was 16 years of age,’ Dr. Johnson said.

He said that 90 per cent of Jamaicans believe that regulation would lead to safer online social media use among minors.

In terms of whether regulation would help parents to better supervise minors online, 89.1 per cent said yes, while 88.4 per cent agree that regulation would reduce minors’ exposure to harmful content.

Dr. Johnson said that 87 per cent of respondents believe that minors would likely find ways around the restrictions.

‘We have evidence indicating that that has been happening in Australia, where 80 per cent of minors are still online, despite an outright social media ban.’

Across the different scenarios presented, including setting clear rules about how and when minors can use social media, monitoring minors’ social media activity, using parental controls or privacy settings to restrict access to certain content or platforms, discussing online risks with minors and enforcing consequences when agreed-upon rules are not followed, only one-third of respondents consistently report doing so.

APC Rep candidate Meets AMG Structures, Pledges Inclusive Representation

The meeting, which was attended by key stakeholders, coordinators and grassroots mobilisers of the group, provided an opportunity for interaction and discussions on strengthening the progressive movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Director-General of the Asiwaju Mandate Group, Asiwaju Olumuyiwa Asagunla, while receiving the candidate and her entourage, described Princess Olatunji-Ohwovoriole as a committed progressive with the experience, capacity and passion required to provide quality representation for the people of Akure North and Akure South Federal Constituency. He assured her of the group’s continued support and commitment to the ideals of the APC and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In her remarks, Princess Olatunji-Ohwovoriole appreciated the leadership and members of AMG for their unwavering commitment to the progressive family.

She noted that the strength of the party lies in its grassroots structures and dedicated members, stressing that meaningful representation can only be achieved through continuous engagement with the people.

The APC flag bearer also highlighted her vision for inclusive representation, youth and women empowerment, community development and effective legislative engagement, assuring members that she would remain accessible and responsive to the needs and aspirations of the constituency.

The APC flag bearer sought the support of the group in her quest to represent Akure South /Akure North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

She commended AMG for its remarkable grassroots mobilisation and developmental interventions across the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State, particularly in Akure South and Akure North, expressing confidence that the goodwill generated by the group’s people-oriented initiatives would translate into overwhelming support for the APC during the forthcoming general elections where President Bola Ahmed Tinunbu is expected to win with a wide margin in Ondo state.

Princess Olatunji-Ohwovoriole paid tribute to the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, describing him as the pride of Ondo State whose visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to human capital development have continued to impact lives across the state.

Recounting her political journey, she disclosed that the Minister provided her with financial and moral support during the Akure South /Akure North Federal Constituency bye-election following the demise of the late Hon. Isaac Adedayo Omolafe.

According to her, his support reflected his commitment to building people rather than pursuing personal political interests. She noted that her admiration for the Minister stems from gratitude and conviction, urging party faithful to identify with him because of his leadership qualities and long-term investment in the growth of the APC and the development of Ondo State.

The APC candidate emphasised the need for unity among all APC support groups, stressing that despite their different platforms, they should remain members of one political family. She reaffirmed the party’s commitment to delivering one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election and urged members to work collectively to achieve the target.

Responding, the Director-General of the Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG), Asiwaju Olumuyiwa Asagunla, said the group was established in March 2024 with the sole objective of mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

He explained that AMG was initiated and sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in line with his vision of mobilising strong members of opposition paties into APC strengthening the existing structures through grassroots mobilisation and impactful community development.

Asagunla assured the APC candidate of the group’s full support. Expressing confidence in her emergence at the polls. He noted that beyond political mobilisation, AMG has continued to address the needs of people at the grassroots through various interventions.

Yayi expands farmers’ support, empowers 2,557 in Ogun

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), on Tuesday expanded his farmers’ empowerment initiative, providing modern agricultural equipment, farm inputs and cash grants to 2,557 additional farmers in a move aimed at boosting food production and strengthening food security.

The beneficiaries received the support in Ilaro during the second phase of the YAYI Farmers’ Empowerment Programme under the Renewed Hope Agriculture Initiative for Food Security.

The latest intervention has increased the total number of beneficiaries under the scheme to 8,467, following the 5,910 farmers who benefited during the maiden edition of the programme.

The empowerment package featured a wide range of modern farming equipment and inputs designed to improve productivity and reduce the burden of rising production costs on farmers.

Among the items distributed were 10 tractors with complete attachments to support mechanised farming, 250 haulage tricycles for transporting farm produce, 1,500 knapsack sprayers, 8,000 bags of NPK and urea fertilisers, 1,000 solar- and petrol-powered water pumps, 1,000 seed planters and 17 power tillers.

The beneficiaries also received improved seedlings and high-yield seeds, organic liquid fertilisers, agricultural enzymes, pesticides and other farm implements.

To complement the equipment and inputs, each beneficiary was presented with a ?100,000 cash grant to support cultivation and other farming activities.

Addressing farmers, traditional rulers, party leaders and other stakeholders at the event, Adeola said agriculture remains the backbone of economic development and a critical sector for achieving sustainable growth and national stability.

He noted that despite the enormous potential of the sector, many farmers continue to grapple with escalating production costs, inadequate financing, poor access to mechanised equipment and declining productivity.

According to him, the intervention was carefully designed to address these challenges by equipping farmers with the resources needed to expand cultivation, improve yields and increase their earnings.

‘Our farmers remain critical to our survival and national development because without food security, sustainable growth and human wellbeing cannot be achieved,’ he said.

Adeola added, ‘This second edition of our farmers’ empowerment programme is designed to equip beneficiaries with the tools, resources and financial support they need to increase productivity, improve their incomes and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s food security objectives.

‘We believe that when farmers are adequately supported, they will produce more, earn better incomes, create jobs and contribute significantly to the economy. Our goal is to ensure that no willing farmer is left behind in the quest to guarantee food sufficiency.’

The senator explained that unlike many intervention programmes where equipment is abandoned after distribution, a structured management framework had been established to guarantee sustainability.

He said a central management team made up of experienced farmers and cluster leaders would supervise the operation, maintenance and equitable use of shared agricultural equipment across farming clusters.

According to him, the arrangement will ensure that the machines are properly maintained, remain accessible to beneficiaries and continue to deliver value over the long term.

Adeola reiterated his commitment to making agriculture one of the major drivers of economic prosperity in Ogun State through policies that encourage mechanised farming, youth participation in agriculture, improved access to finance and enhanced value-chain development.

He urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the equipment and financial support, stressing that the programme was intended to improve livelihoods, create wealth and guarantee food security for the state and the nation.

The event attracted a large turnout of party faithful, farmers, community leaders and traditional rulers from different parts of Ogun State.

Among the dignitaries present were the APC deputy governorship candidate, Alhaja Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun; former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Alhaja Salmot Badru; Chief (Mrs.) Temitope Adeola; APC Ogun West Senatorial Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Ekweme and former Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele.

Also at the event were APC Ogun West Senatorial candidate, Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele; APC House of Representatives candidate for Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, Seriki Bashorun; Hon. Muftau Ajibola; Chief Olu Agemo; Hon. Bisiriyu Popoola, as well as other political leaders, agricultural stakeholders and hundreds of beneficiaries.

NDPHC reiterates commitment for impactful power projects

The Executive Management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has stated that it remains committed to delivering sustainable and impactful power infrastructure projects that contribute to national development and improve the quality of life of Nigerians.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Company’s Board and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima, by the Executive Management of the NDPHC, its Managing Director Engr. Jennifer Adighije, said the visit underscored the strong relationship between the Company’s Board and Executive Management, as well as their shared dedication to strengthening the Nigerian power sector in line with the Federal Government’s development priorities.

She said the visit was a demonstration of solidarity and support following the Vice President’s re-nomination by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.

The Vice President warmly received the delegation and expressed his appreciation for the visit and the goodwill extended by the Executive Management of the Company.

Adighije congratulated the Vice President on his re-nomination and commended his visionary leadership, steadfast support, and commitment to the growth and transformation of NDPHC.

She noted that the Vice President’s leadership and unwavering support have been instrumental in repositioning the Company for greater success and strengthening its capacity to deliver on its mandate of driving strategic investments in Nigeria’s power sector.

‘Your Excellency’s guidance and support have provided the enabling environment for NDPHC to consolidate its achievements and pursue its strategic objectives with renewed vigour. We are grateful for your continued commitment to the Company’s success and to the broader development of Nigeria’s electricity value chain,’ Engr. Adighije stated.

She further reaffirmed Management’s commitment to supporting the policy direction of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda and to advancing initiatives that will improve electricity infrastructure, enhance energy security, and stimulate economic growth across the country.

UNSG expresses deep appreciation for CMP’s work to identify and return remains of missing

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep appreciation for the Committee on Missing Persons’ (CMP) bicommunal operation, which locates, identifies and returns the remains of missing persons to their families.

According to a press release by CMP, it welcomed yesterday the visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to its Anthropological Laboratory, located within the UN Protected Area in Nicosia.

During the visit, it adds, the UN, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Members of the CMP briefed the Secretary-General on the Committee’s humanitarian work. He subsequently toured the laboratory, where he observed the scientific processes underpinning the identification of missing persons.

“The Secretary-General expressed his deep appreciation for the CMP’s bicommunal operation, which locates, identifies and returns the remains of missing persons to their families. He commended the Committee’s efforts to help bring long-awaited answers to families who have endured decades of uncertainty over the fate of their loved ones”.

Secretary-General Guterres was accompanied by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Jean Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and Khassim Diagne, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.

The CMP was established in April 1981 under the auspices of the United Nations through an agreement between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, following a call to establish a mechanism made in two UN General Assembly resolutions.

The CMP Project on the Exhumation, Identification and Return of Remains of Missing Persons in Cyprus became operational in 2006. The European Union remains the project’s principal financial contributor.

To date, it says, the remains of 1,075 missing persons from both Cypriot communities have been identified and returned to their families for dignified burials.

The CMP relies on donor support to implement its bi-communal project, it concludes.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37% of its territory. Since then, the fate of hundreds of people remains unknown.

A Committee on Missing Persons has been established, upon agreement between the leaders of the two communities, with the scope of exhuming, identifying and returning to their relatives the remains of 492 Turkish Cypriots and 1,510 Greek Cypriots, who went missing during the inter-communal fighting of 1963-1964 and in 1974.

According to statistical data published on the CMP website by June 30, 2026 out of 2002 missing persons 1,719 were exhumed and 1,075 were identified. Out of 1,510 Greek Cypriot missing persons 764 were identified and 746 are still missing. Out of 492 Turkish Cypriot missing persons 311 were identified and 181 are still missing.

CNA/AAR/GV/2026S, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY

ST. VINCENT-COURT-Election petitions enter second day of hearing

Justice Gertel Thom, will on Wednesday continue hearing evidence in the two election petitions brought by defeated candidates of the main opposition Unity Labour Party (ULP) after five witnesses testified on the first day.

The ULP’s Luke Browne is challenging the victory of the East Kingstown legislator, Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble, while Carlos Williams is asking the court to declare the victory of Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday in the Northern Grenadines null and void. Friday led the then opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) to victory in the November 27 general elecction last year, ending a 24-year rule by the ULP.

Browne is contending that Bramble was not qualified to be a candidate because he holds Canadian citizenship, while Williams has filed a similar petition against Friday.

Lawyers for the petitioners began presenting their case on Tuesday and the Court is expected to start hearing ‘expert witnesses’ Wednesday as the sitting is expected to continue until Thursday.

Bramble, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the start of the election petitions telling reporters ‘the court case has begun and it’s in process.

‘That’s the most I can say. It has begun and legal proceedings are underway,’ said Bramble, who was declared winner of the East Kingstown seat for a second five-year term last November.

Both Prime Minister Friday and Bramble were in court on Tuesday and speaking to reporters after Tuesday’s hearing, former Trinidad and Tobago attorney general, Anand Ramlogan, the lead counsel for the government said ‘the law is taking its course.

‘This is a very interesting election petition, given the overwhelming mandate given by the people to Prime Minister Friday and his government, and you know we see the wheels of justice and democracy interacting, and we are very confident about this matter.

‘We feel that justice will prevail in the end, and the honourable prime minister will be vindicated in the position he has taken,’ Ramlogan said, adding that Prime Minister Friday had never made his dual citizenship a secret.

‘And I think that the population voted for him, knowing full well his democratic credentials and his commitment and dedication as a servant of the people, and we intend to ensure that it remains that way,’ Ramlogan said, adding that on Wednesday ‘ we’ll have the expert witnesses, and we have a couple others. … it’s a day-by-day trial’.

Ramlogan said that the judicial proceedings are ‘a very exhausting and intense process, but ultimately, we feel this is a very momentous day to see that the prime minister would clear his schedule, come to court, be there respectful towards the court and the citizens who are entitled to a quick resolution of this matter in the interests of democracy’.

Meanwhile, former Trinidad and Tobago prime minister, Senior Counsel Stuart Young, who is the lead counsel for the petitioners, said the first day of hearing was as expected, with ‘the commencement of these very important election petitions, and we will see how it goes.’

Leading up to the 2025 vote, notices were published in the media, urging constituents not to vote for either candidate.

‘Do not be fooled, nomination as a candidate for election is a legal prerequisite to election, and a valid nomination is a legal prerequisite to being validly elected. The nomination of a person who is not qualified to be elected is not a valid,’ the notice said, adding that constituents can be assured that the nomination of Friday and Bramble ‘will be successfully challenged’.

700 Vehicles Impounded For Unauthorised Sirens, Lamps In WR

About 700 vehicles have been impounded by the Western Regional Police Command for allegedly using unapproved emergency equipment, including lamps and sirens.

The vehicles were impounded in an operation conducted by personnel of the Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.

The police subsequently removed all illegally installed sirens, beacons, and strobe lights, as well as other unauthorised lamps during the operation.

The exercise formed part of a nationwide clamp down on use of unapproved emergency equipment by motorists and vehicle owners, aimed at ensuring safety on the roads.

ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the Director of Education, Research, and Training at the Ghana Police Service, led the exercise in Takoradi.

He explained that the move formed part of nationwide enforcement of Regulations 74 and 65 of the Legislative Instrument (LI) 2180, Road Traffic Regulations 2012, which regulated horns, sirens, and light on vehicles.

He noted that since the start of the exercise about a month ago, the police had impounded about 4,626 vehicles for violating the law.

‘Per our experience, we have seen that some chiefs, businessmen, politicians, and pastors are also part of this whole infractions, but we are not sparing anyone,’ he disclosed.

He said the exercise was intended to reduce noise pollution and other nuisances, as well as improve upon visibility for motorists, especially at night.

ACP Obeng said the police had observed that motorists and vehicle owners had over the years violated Regulation 74, which authorised only certain individuals and institutions to use sirens.

He mentioned those authorised to use sirens as the head of state, security agencies, Bank of Ghana and hospitals.

‘We have also observed that vehicle owners have retrofitted additional headlamps and other aesthetic lights that are blinding other road users and contributing to road crashes,’ he noted.

He stated that so far, offenders have been given verbal warnings and their devices confiscated, but stressed that repeated offenders would face prosecution.

ACP Obeng indicated that the police would sustain the enforcement exercise on the roads, and warned motorists and vehicle owners against retrofitting unlawful lamps and sirens on their vehicles..

Taxi Driver Murdered In Vehicle

A 35-year-old taxi driver, Kwabena Awuah, popularly known as Asawado, has been brutally murdered by unidentified assailants at Kotwi-Nkoransa in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.

The deceased was found dead in his taxi, bearing registration number AW 2458-20, after he reportedly left home late Sunday night to begin his night’s work.

The shocking incident, which occurred around midnight, has thrown residents of the community into fear and disbelief.

An eyewitness, Ibrahim Gyamfi, told DAILY GUIDE that the deceased was at home around 8:00 p.m., where he reportedly had a misunderstanding with his wife that escalated into a fight.

According to the eyewitness, at about 11:00 p.m., Kwabena Awuah informed neighbours that he was leaving for work. However, residents woke up the following morning to the tragic news that he had been found dead in his vehicle.

‘He was at home around 8:00 p.m. and had a misunderstanding with his wife, which led to a fight. Around 11:00 p.m., he told us he was going to work, but this morning we heard he had been killed,’ Ibrahim Gyamfi told DAILY GUIDE.

Personnel from the Brofoyedru District Police Command visited the scene and conveyed the body to the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Police have since commenced investigations into the murder and are pursuing the perpetrators.

The motive behind the killing remains unknown.

Army appoints GOCs for new Divisions as operations begin

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has appointed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly established Army divisions.

The appointments followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the new formations to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s operational capacity across the country.

Tinubu had approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions, alongside the recruitment of 28,000 new personnel.

The new divisions are: 5 Division Headquarters, Makurdi, to oversee Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi states; 9 Division Headquarters, Ilorin, to oversee Kwara and Niger states; 10 Division Headquarters, Jalingo, to oversee Taraba and Adamawa states; and 83 Division Headquarters, Benin City, to oversee Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states.

The appointments were announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele.

The appointments mark the commencement of operations by the new divisions as part of a major reorganisation aimed at expanding the Army’s operational footprint, improving command and control, and enhancing its ability to respond to evolving security threats nationwide.

Under the new deployment, Major General Yakubu Yahaya has been redeployed from Headquarters Joint Task Force (North Central), Operation SAVANNA SHIELD (OPSS), to Headquarters 9 Division, Ilorin, where he will serve as General Officer Commanding and Commander of Operation SAVANNA SHIELD.

Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife has been redeployed from Headquarters 2 Division/Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to Headquarters 10 Division, Jalingo, as the General Officer Commanding.

Similarly, Major General Moses Gara has been redeployed from Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), to Headquarters 5 Division, Makurdi, where he assumes the dual appointment of General Officer Commanding and Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE.

Also, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda has been redeployed from the Army Headquarters Directorate of Inspection and Compliance to Headquarters 2 Division, Ibadan, as the General Officer Commanding.

To reinforce the new command structure, the Army also activated three new brigades.

Brigadier General A.O. Odubiyi, formerly of the Army Headquarters Operations Centre, has been appointed Commander, 11 Brigade, Gboko. Brigadier General A.M. Haruna has been redeployed from the Nigerian Army Armour School to command 29 Brigade, Kainji, while Brigadier General R.M. Aminu has been redeployed from the National Defence College as Commander, 10 Brigade, Lafia.

Anele said the newly established divisions would commence operations immediately upon attaining Initial Operational Capability (IOC), while measures were already in place to progressively achieve Full Operational Capability (FOC).

She explained that the phased operationalisation would ensure a seamless transition, operational continuity and rapid force projection across the country.

The Army spokesperson also announced a comprehensive reorganisation of the Army’s divisional Areas of Responsibility to align with the expanded force structure.

Under the new arrangement, 1 Division, Kaduna, will oversee Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states, while 2 Division, Ibadan, will be responsible for Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo states. The 3 Division, Jos, will cover Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe states.

The newly established 5 Division, headquartered in Makurdi, will assume responsibility for Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi states, while 6 Division, Port Harcourt, will oversee Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. The 7 Division, Maiduguri, will continue to cover Borno and Yobe states, while 8 Division, Sokoto, will retain responsibility for Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.

According to the statement, the newly established 9 Division, headquartered in Ilorin, will oversee Kwara and Niger states, while the new 10 Division, based in Jalingo, will be responsible for the border areas of Taraba and Adamawa states.

The 81 Division, Lagos, will continue to oversee Lagos and Ogun states, while 82 Division, Enugu, will retain responsibility for Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi and Imo states. The newly established 83 Division, headquartered in Benin City, will cover Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states when it becomes operational later this year.

Anele said the COAS congratulated the newly appointed commanders and charged them to provide visionary leadership, sustain operational momentum, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and mission effectiveness.

She added that Lt.-Gen. Shaibu reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, protecting the lives and property of law-abiding citizens, and supporting the attainment of lasting peace and security across the country.