DHQ Dismisses Terrorist Base Claims in South-West, Intensifies Rescue Operations in Oyo

DHQ Dismisses Terrorist Base Claims in South-West, Intensifies Rescue Operations in Oyo

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims that terrorists have established operational bases in South-West Nigeria, following the recent attack and abduction of pupils and staff in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the attack on schools in the area was an isolated criminal act and not evidence of an entrenched terrorist structure […]

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Nigerian Navy, UAE Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership in Gulf of Guinea

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening operational collaboration with the United Arab Emirates to improve maritime security and protect strategic trade routes in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this known during a meeting with the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Nigeria, Saylem Saeed Alshamsi. Discussions at the meeting focused on maritime domain awareness, shipbuilding, naval […]

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Customs Launches Digital Declaration System to Cut Airport Delays

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has launched a new digital platform aimed at reducing passenger delays, improving baggage clearance, and enhancing transparency at the nation’s international airports. The platform, known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System, was officially unveiled on Monday at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT and Modernisation, Oluyomi […]

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CAS Charges Air Commanders to Intensify Operations Against Insurgents

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has charged commanders of the Nigerian Air Force to intensify operational pressure on insurgents and other criminal elements across the country. The charge was given during an operational briefing held on May 18 with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Directors, and Air Component Commanders from various operational theatres nationwide. During the meeting, the Air Chief stressed the […]

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IGP Visits Oyo Community After Deadly Attack, Orders Intensified Rescue Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following a deadly attack and abduction incident that occurred in the area on Friday. During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the attack and extended condolences to families of victims who lost their lives in the incident. Disu was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo […]

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Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 30 Foreign Victims in Abuja, Nasarawa Raid

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a transnational human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring Nasarawa communities, rescuing 30 foreign nationals and arresting 13 suspected members of the criminal network. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team, followed intelligence reports concerning the disappearance of several foreign nationals within Nigeria under suspicious circumstances. According to a statement by […]

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Labour Party Heads to Supreme Court, Offers Free Forms for 2027 Elections

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has announced that the party has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the Appeal Court judgment on the party’s leadership crisis, insisting that his executive remains the legitimate leadership of the party. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Abure said the party had already filed its notice of appeal and was awaiting the compilation of records to proceed […]

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Nigerian Army Expands Nationwide Formations, Honours Fallen Soldiers at COAS Conference

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has announced plans to expand Nigerian Army formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness against evolving security threats. Speaking at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, Lieutenant General Shaibu said the Army is intensifying transformation efforts through increased recruitment, improved infrastructure, enhanced welfare packages, upgraded […]

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Marwa Warns Against Complacency as EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria’s New Drug Control Plan

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa, has warned that Nigeria cannot afford to be complacent in the face of evolving drug trafficking and substance abuse threats across Africa. Opening the two-day National Drug Control Master Plan Consultative Forum in Abuja, Marwa said projections by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime indicate that drug use in Africa […]

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