Troops Foil Terrorist Attack on Benisheikh Brigade Headquarters in Borno

Troops Foil Terrorist Attack on Benisheikh Brigade Headquarters in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on the headquarters of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, Borno State, in the early hours of Thursday. The attack, which occurred around 12:30 a.m., was successfully foiled following a swift response by troops led by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, according to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, […]

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Collaboration Key to Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain — Naval Chief

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed that sustained collaboration with key stakeholders is critical to securing Nigeria’s maritime environment. He stated this while receiving the Chief Executive Officer of New Guard Security & Consultancy Services Limited (NGSCL), Major General Jamil Sarham (Rtd), during a courtesy visit to Naval Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed by the Director of […]

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Code of Conduct Bureau Urges NDDC Staff to Uphold Code of Ethics

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr Abdullahi Bello, has urged staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. Speaking at an enlightenment session on good governance and ethical conduct for NDDC staff in Port Harcourt, Bello warned that ignorance of the law would not excuse violations. He stressed […]

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Ododo Flags Off Construction of Kogi International Airport

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has officially handed over the construction of a multi-billion naira international airport to contractors, marking the commencement of the project in Zariagi, on the outskirts of Lokoja, the state capital. The governor, represented at the ceremony by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Victor Atuluku, said the project is a people-focused initiative aimed at transforming the state’s economy and positioning Kogi as […]

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OccupyINEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Join ADC Rally Over INEC Decisions

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a massive protest in Abuja on Wednesday, condemning the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) decisions, which they claim undermine democracy and the party's internal leadership. The demonstration, dubbed "#OccupyINEC," drew prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. The protest […]

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Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened international cooperation with the Netherlands Customs, as both administrations explore joint strategies to enhance border control mechanisms and combat illicit trade across key entry points. The collaboration was highlighted during a two-day joint working visit by a Netherlands Customs delegation to Nigeria, which focused on improving enforcement capacity, intelligence sharing, and trade facilitation systems. Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in […]

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NCS, PEBEC Launch Reform Agenda to Improve Port Efficiency

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a reform agenda aimed at improving port operations and strengthening Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. According to a statement released to the press by the National Public Relations Officer of the Custom Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, the initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa on […]

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CSO’s Raise Alarm Over Budget Delays, Rising Debt and Fiscal Transparency Gaps

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations has raised concerns over what it describes as serious breaches of constitutional and fiscal rules in the country’s public finance management, warning that delays in the 2026 budget process and weak transparency could deepen economic risks. The concerns were presented at a press conference addressed by Andrew Mamedu, Country Director, Action Aid, Comrade Eustace Imoyera James Semar, Assistant General […]

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Army Dismisses Ex-Soldier’s Welfare Claims as False, Cites Indiscipline in Sack

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has responded to allegations made by a dismissed soldier, Ex-Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” describing his claims on welfare, remuneration and equipment provision as false and misleading. The Army said the interview, which has circulated widely on social and mainstream media, was sensationalised and capable of misinforming the public. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director Army […]

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