Nigerian Army seeks stronger media partnership to tackle misinformation, boost national security

Nigerian Army seeks stronger media partnership to tackle misinformation, boost national security

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), stressing the importance of credible and timely information in supporting national security efforts and countering misinformation. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele,revealed this while receiving the President of DECAN, Mr Odita Sunday, and members of the association's executive committee during a courtesy visit […]

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FG to Tackle Drug Trafficking, Substance Abuse at National Summit

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing illicit drug use, dismantling drug trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and safeguarding the wellbeing of Nigerians. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance on Wednesday at the opening of the National Drug Use Summit in Abuja, themed "Addressing Illicit Drug Use and Trafficking: A Call to National […]

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NIS, Police Move to Boost Border Management, Tackle Transnational Crime

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has received the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on a courtesy visit at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, with both agencies reaffirming commitment to stronger security collaboration. According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI AS Akinlabi, the meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency cooperation in national security, border management, intelligence sharing, capacity building […]

April 29, 2026 21

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NDLEA, NANS Partner to Tackle Drug Abuse on Campuses

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has pledged support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across the country. According to a statement signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, the commitment was made when the NANS delegation, led by its President, Comrade Sola Oladoja, paid […]

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Customs CG Advocates Intelligence Sharing to Tackle Transnational Crime in Malaysia

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for stronger global collaboration to tackle transnational crime, as Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In a statement released to the press, Adeniyi urged enforcement agencies worldwide to move from isolated responses to coordinated action in addressing evolving security threats. The conference, which held […]

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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 […]

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Kaduna inaugurates council to tackle youth unemployment

The Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday, inaugurated the Kaduna State Skills Development Council to tackle the skills deficit and youth unemployment across the state. The council, which is chaired by the governor, is the highest decision-making organ for skills development in the state and is tasked with providing overall leadership and strategic direction for skills acquisition and development in the state. According to the governor, the council will […]

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Tinubu making genuine efforts to tackle challenges, Barau tells hunger protesters

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, has appealed to the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to reconsider their decision and shelve the idea so that the fragile peace in the country would not be disrupted. Barau, who is also the first Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said President Bola Tinubu is making genuine efforts to address the country’s challenges. PUNCH Online reports that the organisers of the […]

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IELPN Maps Out Robust Strategy To Tackle Challenges Bedeviling Education In Nigeria

IELPN Maps Out Robust Strategy To Tackle Challenges Bedeviling Education In Nigeria By Our Reporter The Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria, says it is mapping out innovative solutions to address the challenges facing the education sector in Nigeria as it calls for papers ahead of this year’s international conference of the institute. This is as the institute is planning to host its annual conference on August 14th and […]

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