Nigerian Army, South-East Governors Launch 120-Bed Medical Centre in Ebonyi

Nigerian Army, South-East Governors Launch 120-Bed Medical Centre in Ebonyi

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Army has commenced the construction of a 120-bed Army Medical Centre at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda in Ebonyi State, in a move aimed at strengthening military healthcare and operational support in Nigeria's South-East. The foundation stone for the project was laid on Wednesday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, alongside the governors of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and […]

July 9, 2026 14

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Marwa Joins Dignitaries to Celebrate Durosinmi Meseko at 60, Book Launch

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), on Thursday joined eminent Nigerians as the Special Guest of Honour at the 60th birthday celebration of veteran journalist, politician and media entrepreneur, Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, in Abuja. The event also featured the public presentation of Meseko's book, "An Odyssey through the Media, Activism and Leadership," which chronicles his […]

June 28, 2026 16

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Marwa, Top Dignitaries Attend Launch of Prof. Ladi Hamalai’s Book on Legislature

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), on Wednesday joined senior government officials, lawmakers, academics and other distinguished Nigerians at the public presentation of a new book by renowned scholar and former Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Ladi Hamalai. The book, titled “A Collection of Essays: Readings on the […]

June 25, 2026 21

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Customs, World Bank Launch Audit Capacity-Building Programme

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Bank Group, has commenced a two-week technical assistance mission aimed at strengthening its Post Clearance Audit (PCA) system to improve revenue assurance, compliance management and trade facilitation. The programme, being held at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, will run from June 1 to June 12. Speaking at the […]

June 8, 2026 8

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Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Combat Terrorism, Insecurity

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja as part of the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap aimed at strengthening bilateral security collaboration against terrorism and regional instability. The development was announced in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, on Monday. Speaking during the inauguration, the head of the US delegation, Mr. […]

May 6, 2026 16

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Customs Officers’ Wives launch nationwide tree planting drive, target 1,000 trees in one hour

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Customs Officers’ Wives Association has launched a nationwide tree planting campaign with a target of planting 1,000 trees within one hour across several locations in Nigeria on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The initiative, tagged under the COWA Green Borders sustainability drive, is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, community participation and climate action through coordinated tree planting exercises nationwide. According to the association, volunteers, stakeholders, community members […]

May 1, 2026 20

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NCS, PEBEC Launch Reform Agenda to Improve Port Efficiency

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a reform agenda aimed at improving port operations and strengthening Nigeria’s trade competitiveness. According to a statement released to the press by the National Public Relations Officer of the Custom Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, the initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa on […]

April 9, 2026 14

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FG, partners launch programme to empower 10,000 youths and women

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian government, in partnership with civil society groups, has unveiled a new livelihood initiative aimed at empowering 10,000 vulnerable youths and women across the country, in a move officials say will help curb insecurity and violent extremism. The programme, launched in Abuja by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and Giving to the Needy Mission International (GINMI), seeks to provide sustainable income opportunities while addressing the […]

March 27, 2026 28

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Customs, police launch investigation into fatal shooting in Osogbo

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force say investigations are under way following a shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo that resulted in the death of a civilian. According to a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of Customs, Abdulmalik Akintola, preliminary information indicates that officers attached to the Command’s patrol team were on routine […]

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