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Commissioner counsels Ndigbo to participate in Census 2022
Commissioner counsels Ndigbo to participate in Census 2022
The National Population Commission (NPC) has urged the people of the South-East to present themselves for counting in the 2022 National Census scheduled for November.
The Federal Commissioner, NPC, representing Enugu State, Mr Ejike Ezeh, made the call on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Enugu.
Ezeh said Ndigbo were part of Nigeria and the Census data were for national planning, stressing that if they declined, they would be short-changing themselves.
According to him, they would benefit more if they actively participated in the forthcoming census in the country.
“The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in the cause they are fighting for, need data and if you ask them how many we are, they don’t even know.
“If they need to canvass for anything, they need certain information but when you back out from a thing like this, you have yourselves to blame.
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“It is an opportunity for them to say that the South-East is made up of so many numbers and by boycotting the national census, Ndigbo is not helping themselves.
“They will add more value to the zone when they submit to national programmes like the Census,” Eze said.
He further said that the Federal Commissioners in the zone would engage the people of the zone with a vigorous campaign to sensitize them on the need to participate in the Census.
Ezeh stressed that they would engage all the relevant stakeholders such as the media, political, religious and traditional leaders in the campaign.
The commissioner disclosed that the commission would deploy digital applications for the 2022 national census in the country.
He stated that the digital apps that would be used would cover would all the nooks and crannies of the country.
“This is why the commission shifted the census from October to November to enable us to put everything in order as well as accommodate international observers.
“It will no longer going to be paperwork but the use of digital applications in all the processes.
“We are working hard to ensure that the modalities put in place are effective and by God’s grace, we are going to have a credible Census,” he said.
He added that both staff and ad hoc staff that would be used would be trained adequately on how to use the Apps.
He stated that the commission had begun pre-test on their methodology across the 36 states in the country in preparation for the census.
Ezeh said that NPC staff were in the field to test their methodologies, questionnaires and to show how prepared they were.
He said the exercise was currently ongoing in Enugu South and Aninri Local Government Areas of the state.
NAN reports that the last census in Nigeria was held in 2006.
Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Night Ambush Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a night ambush operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity/Siege Operations, took place at about 11:05 p.m. on May 13, 2026, at Bazamri village, a location identified as a major crossing point for members of the ISWAP.
According to the sources, troops laying ambush at the location intercepted and engaged the terrorists in a firefight, resulting in the neutralisation of two insurgents.
Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area and recovered several items suspected to be logistics supplies for the terrorists.
Recovered items included 54 packs of 80-gram detergent, 32 packs of 500-gram salt and one carton of spaghetti.
Military authorities confirmed that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.
The ambush team was said to have subsequently changed position and continued surveillance and waiting operations in the area as part of sustained offensive actions against terrorist movements.
Security sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remained satisfactory, while offensive operations across the theatre continued.
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NHRC, stakeholders meet to promote human rights in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Gombe State Office, on Tuesday, organised a state consultative meeting on the National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion and protection of human rights in the state.
The meeting which was held in Gombe brought together stakeholders from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), security agencies, community representatives, youth groups and other relevant stakeholders.
The engagement was to deliberate on the implementation of the NAP and to identify prevailing human rights concerns affecting citizens within Gombe State.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said that the engagement served as a platform for interaction, exchange of ideas and collective commitment towards strengthening human rights protection mechanisms in Gombe State and Nigeria at large.
Represented by the State Coordinator, NHRC, Gombe State office Dr Joseph Wanshe, Ojukwu emphasised the importance of the NAP as a strategic framework designed to improve the human rights situation in the state and Nigeria through collaboration among government institutions, civil society organisations and citizens.
Wanshe, while presenting an overview of the NAP, explained that the NAP is a comprehensive policy framework aimed at ensuring the promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights in accordance with constitutional provisions and international human rights obligations ratified by Nigeria.
Mr Lemuel Akeweta while making his presentation said that the objectives of the meeting amongst others was to create awareness on the NAP for the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.
Others he said was to encourage stakeholders’ participation in the implementation of the NAP; identifying prevailing human rights challenges within the state and strengthening collaboration among MDAs, CSOs and other stakeholders.
He also said that practical recommendations and way forward for effective implementation of the NAP at state and grassroots levels would be developed.
Our Correspondent reports that a total of 45 attendees cutting across 28 MDAs and 17 CSOs and a team of five NHRC staff were also present at the meeting.
NHRC, stakeholders meet to promote human rights in Gombe
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Terrorist Collaborators in Taraba State Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested three suspected terrorist collaborators during a coordinated raid on identified enclaves in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said that the operation was carried out at about 0610 hours on May 10, 2026, by troops of Sector 3 OPWS deployed at Jimilari.
The sources said the troops conducted simultaneous raids on suspected terrorist hideouts at Binari, Chibi and Andamin communities following credible intelligence on the activities of criminal networks in the area.
According to the sources, three suspects believed to be providing support to terrorist elements were arrested during the operation.
Military authorities said the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing preliminary interrogation to determine the extent of their involvement and possible links to wider criminal networks.
They added that troops will sustain clearance operations and intelligence-led raids across vulnerable communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area to dismantle support structures for criminal elements and restore security in the area.
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