Police Commissioner Inspects JAMB Centres, Assures Candidates of Safety in Ogun

Police Commissioner Inspects JAMB Centres, Assures Candidates of Safety in Ogun

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, has conducted an inspection of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the state to assess security arrangements for the ongoing examinations. The inspection, carried out alongside the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Bolanle Muritala, focused on evaluating the deployment of personnel and ensuring the safety of candidates sitting for the […]

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Dantsoho Credits FG Reforms, Oyetola’s Leadership For Maritime Sector Revamp; Says Nigeria Can Lead Africa’s Blue Economy

By Abdul Gboyega | Abuja The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has credited ongoing federal government reforms and the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, for the transformation of Nigeria’s maritime sector. Speaking at the Blue Economy Investment Summit in Abuja, Dantsoho assured investors that Nigeria has the capacity to dominate Africa’s blue economy, with […]

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Wike Inspects Key FCT Projects Ahead Of Tinubu’s Third Anniversary, Warns Contractors On Deadlines

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has inspected several major infrastructure projects slated for commissioning during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary celebration. The inspection covered the Arterial Road N16 Interchange linking Jahi and Gwarimpa, the Transit Way N2 bridges connecting Wuse District and the Central Business District, the access road in the Institution and Research District near the Body of Benchers, […]

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Wike Says 2027 Elections Won’t Stall FCT Projects, Hits Back At Atiku Criticism

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that infrastructure development in the FCT will not slow down due to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after inspecting the Federal Highway 105 to Kuje town road and the dualization of the Kuje-Gwagwalada road, Wike said the administration remains focused on its […]

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NDLEA secures 974 convictions in three months, 11 kingpins jailed for 254 years

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of 974 drug offenders nationwide in the first quarter of 2026, including 11 major traffickers sentenced to a combined 254 years in prison. According to a statement released to the press by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the convictions were recorded between January and March as part of intensified efforts to arrest, […]

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FG Graduates 744 Rehabilitated Clients in Gombe

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Federal Government has graduated 744 Clients and victims of violent extremism who completed a six-month deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme at the DRR Camp in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State. The government said the latest exercise brings the total number of rehabilitated participants, now referred to as clients, to over 3,000 since the programme began about a decade ago. The graduates, drawn from five geopolitical zones as […]

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CGC Adeniyi Receives NIJ Fellowship, Pledges Multimedia Centre Support

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with a Fellowship Award by the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in recognition of his professional contributions and service. The award was presented at a convocation ceremony held on April 15, 2026. Adeniyi described the honour as both personal and professional, noting that the institute instilled in him values of professionalism, discipline, and continuous self-development. He said […]

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Nigerian Navy Discovers Illegal Refineries, Recovers Oil Worth Billions in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy under Operation Delta Sentinel has discovered large-scale illegal refining and crude oil storage sites in Rivers State, recovering petroleum products and crude oil valued at billions of naira. The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder led intelligence-driven operations targeting crude oil theft in parts of the state. He said naval personnel deployed anti-crude oil theft […]

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Military Relocates IDPs from Gana Ali, Stadium Camps in Monguno Over Security Concerns

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian military has commenced the relocation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Gana Ali and Stadium camps in Monguno, Borno State, to a Rapid Response IDP camp, citing security concerns and intelligence reports linking the areas to insurgent activities. In a statement issued on April 15, 2026, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai/Multinational Joint Task Force, Lt. Ayodeji Abiodun, […]

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