Customs Pledges ₦50m to Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Abuja

Customs Pledges ₦50m to Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection, with a ₦50 million pledge from the Managing Director of Trade Modernisation Project Limited, Dr Jummai Umar-Ajijola, to support the fight against the disease. The pledge was announced during a breast cancer sensitisation programme organised by the NCS at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on October 6, 2026, as part of […]

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NAFOWA Secondary School Graduates Pioneer Students in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association Secondary School, Asokoro, Abuja, has graduated its pioneer set of students, marking a major milestone since the establishment of the institution. The maiden graduation ceremony brought together senior Nigerian Air Force officers, NAFOWA members, parents and other guests to celebrate the students’ completion of secondary education. Speaking at the ceremony, the President of NAFOWA, Mrs Ngozi Aneke, described the […]

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NAFOWA Secondary School Graduates Pioneer Students in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association Secondary School, Asokoro, Abuja, has graduated its pioneer set of students, marking a major milestone since the establishment of the institution. The maiden graduation ceremony brought together senior Nigerian Air Force officers, NAFOWA members, parents and other guests to celebrate the students’ completion of secondary education. Speaking at the ceremony, the President of NAFOWA, Mrs Ngozi Aneke, described the […]

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Nigeria, France Deepen Defence Partnership After High-Level Abuja Talks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with France following the conclusion of the fifth Nigeria–France High Defence Staff Talks in Abuja. The talks, held at the Defence Headquarters from 29 to 30 June, brought together senior military officials from both countries to discuss ways of expanding bilateral defence relations. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila […]

July 6, 2026 13

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CSOs, NHRC Lead Solidarity Walk in Abuja to Mark UN Day Against Torture

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Committee Against Torture in Nigeria, CatNigeria, in partnership with civil society organisations and the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, staged a solidarity walk in Abuja to mark the 2026 United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The walk, held in collaboration with Access to Justice, A2Justice, PRAWA, All Survivors Foundation Forum, ASFF, Legend Golden Care Foundation, and the NHRC, brought together […]

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IGP Disu, Service Chiefs Attend UK-Nigeria Security Dialogue in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, alongside other Service Chiefs, on Monday attended the Fourth UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja. The dialogue brought together senior security and defence officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral security cooperation. Discussions focused on counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, capacity building and […]

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First Lady Commissions Tinubu Torch Bearers National Secretariat in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday commissioned the National Secretariat of the Tinubu Torch Bearers (TTB) in Asokoro, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots awareness of the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda. The First Lady was represented at the event by the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The ceremony was convened by the National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress […]

June 25, 2026 21

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Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Cooperation as Fourth Defence Partnership Dialogue Opens in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation as the Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue commenced in Abuja. The high-level engagement brought together security officials from both countries to review progress made since the launch of the partnership in 2022 and chart a path for deeper collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges. Speaking at the opening session, the […]

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Tinubu Flags Off Two Major Abuja Road Projects, Yilwatda Highlights Infrastructure Agenda

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja President Bola Tinubu has flagged off two major road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirming his administration's commitment to infrastructure development and improved connectivity in Abuja. The President was represented at the ceremonies by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who delivered the President's address at the groundbreaking events. The projects include the construction of two service carriageways of […]

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