Customs chief leads global enforcement talks at WCO forum

Customs chief leads global enforcement talks at WCO forum

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the Enforcement Committee of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels. The session marked a first in the committee’s more than four-decade history, with both the WCO Secretary-General, Ian Saunders, and the Council Chairperson jointly addressing the opening ceremony. Officials said the development reflects the […]

March 27, 2026 20

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Chief of Defence Urges Border Synergy, Indigenous Arms Production

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised the need for stronger border cooperation and indigenous defence production as key elements of the country’s evolving security strategy. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the CDS made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering his closing address at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre. […]

March 25, 2026 24

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Air Chief: Military Success Now Depends on Trust, Not Just Firepower

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says modern military success depends not only on firepower but also on building trust and cooperation with civilian populations. According to a statement signed by the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, he made the remarks at the Civil–Military Relations Conference 2026 held on 24 March, where he stressed the growing importance of integrating the […]

March 25, 2026 22

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Military Debunks ‘Twisted’ Report, Clears Defence Chief Over Terror Remarks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters has accused an online media outlet of misrepresenting remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on counter-terrorism efforts in the north-east. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military said reports suggesting that General Oluyede accused residents of Borno and Yobe states of complicity in terrorism were “misleading” and a distortion of […]

March 21, 2026 37

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NDLEA Chief named Champion Newspapers’ Man of the Year

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa, has been named Man of the Year by Champion Newspapers. Marwa received the award for the third time in five years at a ceremony held on Saturday at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. At the same event, the NDLEA was also honoured with the […]

March 15, 2026 23

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Army Chief Commends Troops at Interfaith Breaking of Fast in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has praised soldiers for their bravery and commitment in tackling terrorism, insurgency and other security threats across the country. He made the remarks on Saturday while hosting soldiers serving in Abuja to an interfaith breaking of fast at the TA Lagbaja Banquet Hall of the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Asokoro. In his address, Lieutenant General […]

March 15, 2026 19

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Navy chief urges commanders to boost intelligence-driven maritime operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has urged naval commanders to intensify operations against maritime crime and strengthen the defence of the country’s territorial waters. During a strategic meeting with senior commanders at Naval Headquarters in Abuja on 10 March, he called on officers to make greater use of intelligence and technology in naval operations. According to a statement signed by Captain A.A. […]

March 13, 2026 25

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South African Army Chief visits Nigeria’s National Defence College to boost defence ties

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, has visited the National Defence College Nigeria in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and professional military education between Nigeria and South Africa. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the visit on 9 March 2026 was aimed at deepening collaboration between the two […]

March 11, 2026 28

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Customs Chief Calls for Unity as Service Hosts Ramadan Iftar in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for unity, national service and spiritual reflection as the agency hosted Ramadan Iftar gatherings in Abuja. According to the Customs Service, the events were organised during the holy month of Ramadan to bring together officers, government officials and stakeholders in an effort to strengthen collaboration and shared values. The first gathering was held on 4 […]

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