Customs Chiefs Seek Stronger Border Security, Trade Integration in Freetown

Customs Chiefs Seek Stronger Border Security, Trade Integration in Freetown

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional modernisation and stronger collaboration among Customs administrations in West and Central Africa. Adeniyi, who also serves as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation Council, made the declaration during the 32nd Conference of Directors-General of Customs for the West and Central Africa Region held in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Speaking at the two-day conference, […]

May 16, 2026 2

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IGP Disu Meets Defence Chiefs to Boost Security Collaboration

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and Service Chiefs to discuss ways to strengthen security in Nigeria. The visit aimed to enhance inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint operations to tackle security challenges. Disu emphasized the need for sustained cooperation between the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force to maintain internal […]

March 27, 2026 11

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Nigeria Inducts First Navy Marines as Defence Chiefs Hail Boost to Maritime Security

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has inducted its first set of 328 Marines, marking a significant expansion of Nigeria’s maritime and amphibious security capability. The personnel completed the Basic Marines Qualifying Course 1, a six-month elite programme launched in August 2025 to produce a light infantry and special operations–capable force trained for land, jungle, riverine and amphibious warfare. The graduates, codenamed the “Bushmen”, were inducted into the Nigerian Navy […]

February 28, 2026 30

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West African Naval Chiefs Meet in Accra as Nigeria Leads Security Push

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has joined his counterparts from across West Africa for the Fifth Meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of the Naval Staff held in Accra from 16–20 February 2026. In a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Acting Director of Information, the Nigerian Navy said the meeting brought together senior naval leaders, the ECOWAS Commission Commissioner […]

February 24, 2026 12

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Tinubu, Defence Chiefs Seek Stronger Military Ties in Türkiye

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, on a high-level visit to Türkiye aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s defence posture and expanding strategic cooperation between both countries. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the […]

January 30, 2026 18

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Foster unity, peace, Olubadan tells new chiefs

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has urged newly installed chiefs in the state to use their present position as traditional title holders to foster unity, peace and progress in Ibadanland as the accredited representatives of Olubadan of Ibadanland. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday, stated that the Olubadan gave the charge when he conferred honorary Chieftaincy titles […]

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Senate plans arrest warrant for NNPCL chiefs, HoCSF

The Senate has announced its decision to issue a warrant of arrest for some agencies for their incessant refusal to honour lawmakers’ summonses. it was gathered that the agencies penned down for invitation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Priviledges and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, the Nigerian Diaspora Commissions, and the Union Homes Savings And Loans Plc. […]

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ACF hails defence chief’s visit to Niger Republic

The Arewa Consultative Forum has lauded President Bola Tinubu for authorising the recent visit to the Republic of Niger by a high-ranking Nigerian military delegation led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. This is contained in a statement released on Sunday in Kaduna by the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof . Tanko Muhammad-Baba. According to the ACF, the visit signifies a positive shift in the […]

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Delta bloodbath: Urhobo chiefs seek detained monarch’s release

Members of the Traditional Council of Chiefs, Ewu-Urhobo in Delta State, have called for the immediate release of the detained monarch of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo. They said the monarch was not connected to the communal crisis that led to the recent killing of 17 military personnel in the Okuama community in the Ughelli Local Government Area of the state. “His Majesty is in no way associated with the ongoing […]

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