NAF Chief Leads Recovery Efforts at Igbokoda Crash Site, Orders Thorough Probe

NAF Chief Leads Recovery Efforts at Igbokoda Crash Site, Orders Thorough Probe

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has led senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officials to the crash site of NAF ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as search, recovery and investigation efforts continue. Aneke, who visited the site on Thursday, October 8, expressed condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives in the […]

October 8, 2026 10

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Customs CGC Signs Anti-Corruption Documents, Orders Nationwide Implementation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has signed three key anti-corruption documents and directed their immediate implementation across all commands, zones and units of the Service. The documents, according to the NCS, are the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Conducting Internal Corruption Risk Analysis and Mapping (ICRAM), the ICRAM Handbook and the Integrity Action Plan. Adeniyi signed the documents on Tuesday, October 6, […]

October 8, 2026 8

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NAF 931 crash: All 25 on board killed as Air Force releases names, orders probe

By Zainab Uzomah ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, died when the aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday, October 5, 2026. The confirmation ends earlier uncertainty over the number of people aboard the aircraft. While the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, had initially reported […]

October 8, 2026 8

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Illegal Container Imports: NEPZA Orders Intensified Inspections, Tougher Sanctions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has announced stricter enforcement measures against the illegal importation of containers into Free Trade Zones, warning operators who violate established regulations to expect decisive regulatory action. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Authority’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Martins Odeh, on Tuesday in Abuja. Ogunyemi […]

September 22, 2026 7

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NDLEA Boss Orders Investigators to Target Drug Cartels’ Financial Networks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has directed investigators and prosecutors to intensify efforts to trace, seize and recover the proceeds and assets of drug traffickers. Marwa gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open an advanced capacity-building programme on financial investigations, asset tracing, forfeiture and recovery of proceeds linked to […]

September 3, 2026 24

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2027 Elections: DHQ Orders Troops to Remain Apolitical, Uphold Rules of Engagement

The Defence Headquarters has directed personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to remain strictly apolitical and impartial during the 2027 General Elections, warning that troops deployed for election duties must operate within constitutional provisions, established codes of conduct and rules of engagement. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, gave the directive at […]

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IGP Disu Pushes Data-Driven Policing, Orders Improved Crime Database Management

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed investigators and heads of investigative units nationwide to prioritise the accurate collection and management of suspects' information to enhance intelligence-led policing and strengthen criminal investigations across the country. Disu gave the directive on Wednesday at the opening of a one-day Crime and Incident Database Impact Sensitisation Workshop organised by the Nigeria Police Force's ICT Department at the Force […]

June 15, 2026 30

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IGP Visits Oyo Community After Deadly Attack, Orders Intensified Rescue Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following a deadly attack and abduction incident that occurred in the area on Friday. During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the attack and extended condolences to families of victims who lost their lives in the incident. Disu was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo […]

May 19, 2026 16

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Wike Orders 10km Extension of Outer Southern Expressway to Wasa Junction, Defends Land Allocation Policy

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has directed the immediate extension of the 10km Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road II Junction at Apo to Wasa Junction, saying the move will complete the arterial network and improve connectivity for residents and businesses. Wike gave the directive during an inspection of infrastructure projects scheduled for commissioning to mark President Bola Tinubu’s third year in office. He said […]

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