Zulum Hails Military Over Rescue of 360 Abductees From Borno Terrorist Enclave

Zulum Hails Military Over Rescue of 360 Abductees From Borno Terrorist Enclave

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended troops of Operation Hadin Kai for rescuing 360 abductees from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State. Zulum described the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency and praised the military for what he called a display of courage, professionalism and effective intelligence-driven operations. In a statement issued by his Special […]

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Ooni Hails Customs Boss Adeniyi, Cites Tinubu’s Commendation as Vote of Confidence

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has praised the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, describing his leadership of the agency and contributions to community development as a source of pride to the Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community. The monarch made the remarks during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by the Customs chief at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State, on […]

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NUJ Hails NAWOJ Over Secretariat Land Milestone

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has secured land in the Federal Capital Territory for the construction of its permanent national secretariat. The development was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the association’s National Executive, led by its Chairperson, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, to the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahaya. Ms Ibrahim said NAWOJ had obtained the Certificate of Occupancy for the […]

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Gbajabiamila Hails FCT Minister for Landmark Hypercity-Carrefour Agreement

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for providing an enabling environment for private businesses to thrive, describing the Minister's role in facilitating the landmark partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour as commendable. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the franchise signing ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila described […]

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US Hails Nigeria’s Readiness Ahead of Combat Helicopter Delivery

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The United States has praised Nigeria’s military for its preparations ahead of the delivery of advanced combat helicopters, signalling growing confidence in defence cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement signed by Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame; the commendation followed a three-day engagement in Abuja between senior Nigerian officers and a United States government delegation. The talks focused on readiness […]

February 27, 2026 15

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Customs Hails Major Drug Seizures at Apapa as Zonal Chief Visits Command

By Zainab Uzomah Significant seizures of narcotics and other illicit substances at the Apapa Area Command have drawn commendation from the Zonal Coordinator for Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, who described the interceptions as vital contributions to Nigeria’s national security and public health. According to the statement signed by Isah Sulaiman, Customs Public Relations Officer for the Apapa Command, ACG Babandede made the remarks during a […]

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COAS Decorates Army Spokesperson, Appolonia Anele, as Colonel — Hails Her as a Pillar of Professionalism

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has decorated the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, with the rank of Colonel, praising her as one of the Nigerian Army’s finest communicators and a steadfast guardian of public trust. The brief but symbolic ceremony, held on 9 December 2025 at the Army Headquarters in Abuja, marked a significant milestone in Colonel Anele’s career — one built […]

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Ortom hails Tinubu on North Central Development Commission approval

The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North Central Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had announced the signing of the NCDC bill into law during a session in the Senate chamber on Tuesday Ortom described the development as a historic and pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address the myriad of challenges faced by […]

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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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