Customs Inducts 70 Public Relations Officers to Strengthen Strategic Communication

Customs Inducts 70 Public Relations Officers to Strengthen Strategic Communication

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has inducted 70 Public Relations officers into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), marking its first mass induction into the professional body in over a decade. The induction ceremony, held at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, is part of efforts to strengthen strategic communication and build a corps of certified professionals to effectively project the Service's reforms, operations and achievements. […]

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NDLEA Warns Public Against Fake Vehicle Auction Scam

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians to disregard fraudulent offers by scammers claiming to sell forfeited vehicles on behalf of the agency. In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency said criminal elements are impersonating senior NDLEA officials, particularly the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, by sending fake letters and messages offering vehicles […]

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Nigerian Army Warns Public Against Fraudulent Fundraising for NADCEL 2026

Nigerian Army Warns Public Against Fraudulent Fundraising for NADCEL 2026 By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Army has alerted the public to the activities of fraudsters allegedly soliciting funds in the name of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, warning that such requests are unauthorized and criminal. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army disclosed that unscrupulous […]

June 25, 2026 16

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NHRC Advocates for Public Health Approach to Drug Laws, Convenes Community Engagement on Human Rights

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced the convening of a strategic three-day Community Engagement Workshop focused on Drug Law Reform, Human Rights and Public Health, taking place this week in Edo State. Organized in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) under the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 (GC7), the intervention forms a critical component of Nigeria’s broader national […]

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Code of Conduct Bureau Convenes High-Level Dialogue on Public Officers’ Compliance

By Toffa Momoh I Abuja The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has convened a stakeholder engagement with Heads of Service from across Nigeria to discuss practical measures for compliance with the Code of Conduct for Public Officers. The event, held in Abuja, was organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice, the European Union, and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. CCB Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello […]

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Nigeria Customs warns public over fake social media message

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public about a fake message circulating on social media, describing the content as false and not originating from the agency. In a notice issued on Monday, the Service said its attention had been drawn to the misleading information and urged Nigerians to disregard it. The NCS stressed that the claims contained in the viral message were not issued […]

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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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DHQ Denies Hosting US Troops Amid Rising Public Speculation

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports suggesting that United States troops have been deployed to the country, saying recent speculation in the media does not reflect the reality of ongoing security cooperation between both nations. In a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military said Nigeria maintains a “long-standing and structured” partnership with the United States focused on capacity building, training, […]

February 6, 2026 13

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Nigeria Declares Public Holiday, 7-Day Mourning

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London clinic on Sunday after years of battling ill health. The announcement comes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who had earlier declared a seven-day national mourning period, approved the holiday to allow Nigerians to reflect on the late leader’s legacy. “This public holiday provides […]

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