APC Chairman Backs LG Chairmen’s Mega Rally for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

APC Chairman Backs LG Chairmen’s Mega Rally for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has backed plans by the Progressive Local Government Chairmen’s Forum to organise a mega rally in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Yilwatda gave the endorsement when he received a delegation of the forum at the APC national secretariat, saying the party would support legitimate political activities aimed at strengthening its chances […]

July 30, 2026 29

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Customs Backs Renaissance Africa, Reaffirms Commitment to Legitimate Trade

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, pledging continued collaboration with Renaissance Africa Energy Limited to promote investment and economic growth. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the management of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, led by its Vice President of Production, Meshack Maichibi, to the NCS headquarters in Abuja. […]

July 13, 2026 17

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CGC Adeniyi Backs Interoperable Customs Systems to Drive AfCFTA

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has identified interoperable customs systems as critical to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Customs Modernisation Project, saying harmonised digital platforms would improve trade facilitation across Africa. According to a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Aliyu Maiwada, Adeniyi made the remarks during […]

July 6, 2026 15

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AIT Backs WINSEC 2026, Pledges Live Coverage of Awards Ceremony

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The management of African Independent Television, AIT, has pledged comprehensive media support for the 2026 Women in Security Summit and Awards, including live coverage of the awards ceremony. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, and Chairperson of the WINSEC Committee, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, alongside members of the WINSEC Secretariat, to the management of […]

June 17, 2026 20

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CGC Adeniyi Backs Team Nigeria Ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has pledged support for Team Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games following his unveiling as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission. The announcement, made on April 1, 2026, is part of efforts to galvanise national support for the Games by bringing together top administrators, elite athletes and key stakeholders to strengthen Nigeria’s participation. The […]

April 4, 2026 26

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Support group backs zoning arrangement, purchases nomination form for party chairman

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A political support group has reaffirmed its backing for the retention of the zoning arrangement within the ruling party, insisting that the position of national chairman should remain in Nigeria’s North Central region. Speaking to journalists, Dr Dominic Alancha said the group had earlier, in January, called for the preservation of the zoning formula, arguing that it was key to stability within the party. He said […]

March 18, 2026 12

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Benue Governor Backs Tinubu’s Military Upgrades to Combat Insecurity

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has praised President Bola Tinubu for providing the Nigerian Army with improved weapons and military equipment to help tackle the country’s growing security challenges. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the governor made the remarks on Thursday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, during a courtesy […]

March 8, 2026 16

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Adamawa governor visits APC headquarters, backs Tinubu for second term

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has visited the national headquarters of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, where he met with the party’s national leadership days after defecting from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During the visit on Wednesday, Mr Fintiri was received by the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and members of the party’s National Working Committee, according […]

March 5, 2026 28

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AU Commissioner Backs Nigerian Navy, Pushes for Regional Maritime Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, has praised the Nigerian Navy for what he described as significant achievements in maritime security during a visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja on 5 February 2026. In a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Acting Director of Information, the Navy said Ambassador […]

February 6, 2026 28

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