NAF Earns International Combat Medical Training Accreditation

NAF Earns International Combat Medical Training Accreditation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has achieved a major milestone in combat medical training following the accreditation of its Air Mobile First Aid Unit (AMFAU) by the United States-based National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). The accreditation, secured in collaboration with the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG), culminated in the successful conduct of the first-ever NAEMT-accredited Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training in Nigeria between […]

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NDLEA, Foreign Agencies Bust International Drug Money Laundering Syndicate

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A billionaire drug baron and two female kingpins have been arrested in a sweeping international sting operation that dismantled a transnational drug money laundering syndicate operating across Europe and Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said. The operation, carried out by NDLEA operatives in collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA), as well as law enforcement agencies in Switzerland, France and […]

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Ododo Flags Off Construction of Kogi International Airport

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has officially handed over the construction of a multi-billion naira international airport to contractors, marking the commencement of the project in Zariagi, on the outskirts of Lokoja, the state capital. The governor, represented at the ceremony by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Victor Atuluku, said the project is a people-focused initiative aimed at transforming the state’s economy and positioning Kogi as […]

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NAFDAC Celebrates Women’s Vital Role in Public Health on International Women’s Day 2026

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commemorated International Women's Day 2026 with a celebration in Abuja, highlighting the significant contributions of women to public health and national development. The event was held under the theme "Give to Gain". Speaking at the event, NAFDAC's Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the importance of recognizing women's resilience and contributions to the agency's […]

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NHRC Holds Town Hall in Bwari, FCT to Mark 2026 International Women’s Day

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has organised a town hall sensitization programme to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, urging stronger action to protect and advance the rights of women and girls. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu (SAN) noted that International Women’s Day is not only a moment to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women around […]

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Nigeria Immigration Service Marks International Women’s Day with Focus on Gender Equality

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a call to strengthen gender equality and the protection of women’s rights within the organisation. The event, held on 6 March at the NIS headquarters in Abuja, was themed “Rights. Justice. Action: Strengthening Gender Mainstreaming in the Nigeria Immigration Service.” According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, Deputy Controller of […]

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NDLEA Officers Graduate in US as Marwa Pledges Stronger International Action Against Drug Trafficking

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation in combating illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa made the remarks on Friday during the graduation ceremony of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Speaking at the event, Marwa called for a strengthened global offensive against organised criminal networks, […]

February 15, 2026 14

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Oyo/Osun Customs Command Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Collaboration with International Breweries

By Zainab Uzomah The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it remains committed to deepening partnerships with major stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and boost revenue generation. In a statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, for the Acting Customs Area Controller, the Service confirmed that a delegation from International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, visited the Command’s operational headquarters on Thursday as part of […]

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The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals in the Nigerian Navy to various key positions at the Naval Headquarters, Commands, and Tri-Service Institutions. The large-scale postings, approved on Thursday, October 30, 2025, reflect the CNS’s renewed effort to strengthen the Navy’s operational efficiency and fulfil its constitutional mandate following his assumption of office as the 23rd indigenous naval chief. Among those appointed are Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi,now Chief of Logistics at Naval Headquarters; Rear Admiral Kasim Bushi, who moves to the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria as Executive Director; and Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, who assumes duty as Commandant of the National Defence College.

According to the statement signed by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, the appointments also include Rear Admiral Musa Katagum as Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Fredrick Damtong as Chief of Naval Engineering, and Rear AdmiralAbdul-Rasheed Haruna as Chief of Training. Others are Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim as Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited; Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman as Chief of Administration; and Rear Admiral Kehinde Odubanjo […]

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