Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

Nigeria Customs, Netherlands Explore Joint Strategies to Strengthen Border Control

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened international cooperation with the Netherlands Customs, as both administrations explore joint strategies to enhance border control mechanisms and combat illicit trade across key entry points. The collaboration was highlighted during a two-day joint working visit by a Netherlands Customs delegation to Nigeria, which focused on improving enforcement capacity, intelligence sharing, and trade facilitation systems. Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in […]

April 9, 2026 13

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Joint security operation frees 12 abducted residents in Enugu

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the 82 Division Garrison under Operation Eastern Sanity have rescued 12 people who were abducted in Ette community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu, the rescue operation was carried out on Friday following a distress call reporting that several residents had been kidnapped […]

March 8, 2026 15

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Northern Group Urges Joint Action to Tackle Worsening Insecurity in the North

By Zainab Uzomah The Northern Reconciliation Group (NRG) has raised alarm over the escalating wave of violent attacks, kidnappings and banditry across several states in Northern Nigeria, warning that many rural and semi-urban communities are living under constant threat.In a statement signed by its pro tempore secretary, Dr Joseph Lengmang, and pro tempore spokesperson, Professor Usman Yusuf, the group expressed solidarity with victims of repeated violence, saying the loss of […]

January 28, 2026 15

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Nigerian Army and Air Warfare Centre Strengthen Joint Operations Against North-West Terror Groups

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has expanded its collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) as part of renewed efforts to counter terrorism and banditry in the North-West. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by the AWDC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna. In […]

January 24, 2026 18

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Naval Chief Visits North-East Theatre, Calls for Stronger Joint Operations

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for deeper cooperation among Nigeria’s armed services during a visit to the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer; Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North East)Operation HADIN KAI- Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, The visit on Thursday, 1 January, formed part of efforts to […]

January 2, 2026 33

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Nigeria, US Launch Joint Strikes on Foreign ISIS Cells in North West Nigeria

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the United States military, has carried out precision strikes against foreign ISIS-linked fighters operating in parts of North West Nigeria, defence authorities confirmed on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the operation received full authorisation from the Federal Government and followed “credible intelligence and careful operational planning” aimed at degrading […]

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