NDLEA, Egypt to Strengthen Cooperation in Fight Against Drug Trafficking

NDLEA, Egypt to Strengthen Cooperation in Fight Against Drug Trafficking

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is set to deepen collaboration with Egypt in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on intelligence sharing, joint operations and training. In a statement released to the press by the Director of Media and Advocacy of the Agency, Femi Babafemi, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the […]

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Nigeria Customs Intensifies Fight Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing through a sensitisation programme for officers of its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Unit held at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The programme, held as part of the Service’s first-quarter operational review and capacity-building activities, focused on strengthening professionalism, ethical standards and inter-agency collaboration in tackling illicit financial flows. Speaking during the […]

May 6, 2026 16

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NDLEA, Customs Sign Pact to Strengthen Border Fight Against Drug Trafficking

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigeria Customs Service have signed a collaborative framework aimed at strengthening border security and improving coordination against drug trafficking and organised crime. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Monday. According to a statement signed by NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, the communiqué was endorsed by NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa […]

April 29, 2026 17

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NAF Reinforces Fight Against Oil Theft in Niger Delta

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to protecting the country’s critical oil and gas infrastructure during a strategic operational visit to its base in Port Harcourt, in Rivers State. According to a statement signed by the Nigerian Air Force Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the visit on 5 March included the […]

March 8, 2026 16

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Army Chief Pledges Stronger Alliance With Taraba in Fight Against Terrorism

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed what he called an “unbreakable alliance” between the Nigerian Army and the Taraba State Government in a renewed push against terrorism and wider insecurity. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Chief of Army delivered the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the Taraba State Governor, Colonel Agbu […]

January 28, 2026 26

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Nigerian Armed Forces Urges Citizen Collaboration in Fight Against Terrorism

By Our Reporter In a renewed show of commitment to the security of Nigerians, The Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) has stressed the importance of strong collaboration between citizens and security forces in the ongoing fight against terrorism across the country. Colonel Abdullahi Mohammed Umar, Commanding Officer of the 248 Recce Battalion based in Illela—a border town in Sokoto State operating under Operation Fasan Yamma—credited recent military successes in weakening the […]

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Oshiomhole Challenges Abati to a ‘Street Fight’ Over ‘Disrespectful’ Comments

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has challenged Arise TV anchor and ex-presidential Spokesman, Dr Reuben Abati, to a fight over what he described as disrespectful and mischievous comments made on national television. Oshiomhole issued the challenge on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reacted to a recent episode of Arise TV’s The Morning Show in which Abati questioned former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi […]

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Impeachment threat: Fubara vows to fight on as PDP warns Wike’s men

Impeachment threat: Fubara vows to fight on as PDP warns Wike’s men The Peoples Democratic Party and the Rivers State Government on Monday kicked against the call by a faction of the All Progressives Congress for the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development comes as Fubara said he would not be deterred by threats from those pushing to disrupt governance through the instigation of political crises in […]

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Rivers crisis: Fight for your people or step aside, Kenneth Okonkwo tells politicians

A chieftain of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said any politician who is not ready to stand for the people who voted for him or her because of fear of being killed should step aside. The former LP campaign spokesperson stated this while reacting to the drama that preceded the just-concluded Rivers State Local Government Area elections held on Saturday. In an interview with Soar TV on Saturday, Okonkwo […]

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