By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has declared that Nigeria views the Caribbean as family, not just a market, as both regions move to build a new bi-directional corridor for healthcare manufacturing, trade, and skills transfer across the Atlantic. Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Akume stated this in Antigua during a Fireside Chat at the Commonwealth Business Forum on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (GHOGM) 2026, alongside Barbados Prime…
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The Nasarawa State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public, particularly business owners, motorists, tricycle operators, commuters and residents of Lafia metropolis and its environs, of temporary traffic diversion and movement restrictions in designated parts of Lafia ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Rally scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in honour of the visit of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The Presidential campaign is expected to attract top government functionaries, political leaders, dignitaries from across the country, APC…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reviewed competition in Nigeria’s voice and data markets and joined industry stakeholders in examining strategies to tackle emerging cybersecurity threats. The Commission presented preliminary findings from its ongoing market study, including market definitions and areas of potential Significant Market Power (SMP) at its second stakeholder engagement forum on telecommunications market competition, held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The forum was an opportunity for stakeholders to assess the findings and offer recommendations to guide possible regulatory interventions. The NCC’s Head of Competition and Tariff, Mrs Omotayo Mohammed, said the quality and reliability…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have rescued 11 kidnapped victims during separate operations conducted in Ribah town and Wasagu-Falfala general area of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. On 30 October 2026, troops of Sector 2 responded to a distress call concerning suspected terrorists who had blocked the Ribah-Dirindaji road while attempting to invade Ribah town. On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that the terrorists had…
By Francis Atume, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has concluded plans to establish Gender Units in all police divisions across the 23 Local Government Areas, LGAs of the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this at the Command Headquarters in Makurdi while receiving a delegation of stakeholders championing the fight against Gender-Based Violence,GBV. The delegation comprised representatives of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, the Ministry of Justice, traditional rulers, the Sexual Assault Referral Centre,SARC, the media, and Adolescent Girls and Young Women, AGYW, volunteers, led by the Concerned Women International Development Initiative,CWIDI.…
By Prosper Okoye Atakulu Ugochukwu Young, a candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, has pledged to make reducing rents in the Federal Capital Territory his first priority if elected. Young made the pledge on Sunday in Abuja at the inauguration of his campaign council, where he presented housing, multiple taxation and transportation as the main priorities of his proposed legislative agenda. He said a bill to regulate rent increases would be his first legislative proposal at the National Assembly, arguing that the steep rises in rental costs were…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun efforts to neutralise rampant fake news and online scams that damage the Service’s image by integrating new-age digital data-tracking intelligence tools. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this on Friday, 30 October 2026, at the just concluded Neccipr Roundtable ’26 Edition held in Lagos, with the Theme: Algorithm Influence & Public Relations. Maiwada explained that as a communicator, it is important to ensure the general public understands and accepts why officers carry…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has engaged six federal government agencies to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in tackling cross-border illicit financial flows, money laundering, corruption, drug trafficking, terrorism financing, and other related offences. The three-day visit, held from 27 to 29 October 2026, was led by the Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Headquarters, Muhammad Shuaibu. It focused on deepening strategic cooperation and intelligence sharing among the agencies to combat financial crimes and other illicit activities. The agencies include the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the…
***Highlights B’Odogwu, Data-Driven Operations, Artificial Intelligence In Modernisation Drive By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its ongoing digital transformation journey at the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Smart Customs Project Global Event 2026, held at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, from 29 to 30 October 2026. The Service was represented by Assistant Comptroller (AC) Omolara Adedeji, who presented Nigeria’s experience and progress towards building a technology-driven Customs administration. The global event brought together Customs administrations, technology experts and international stakeholders to examine the application of disruptive technologies in strengthening Customs operations, improving border management and facilitating…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has recorded significant operational successes in its sustained crackdown on crude oil theft and other forms of petroleum-related economic sabotage under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The successes were achieved following a series of operations conducted by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA within its Area of Operations in Delta State on 26 and 28 October 2026. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The operations led to the interception of two wooden boats and a tugboat, alongside the discovery of approximately 120,000 litres of Automotive Gas…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy Marines at the Naval Base Lake Chad in conjunction with 403 Amphibious Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded significant operational gains against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in the Lake Chad area through sustained, intelligence-driven offensive operations. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. On 28 October 2026, the Nigerian Navy Marines conducted offensive operations against terrorist elements, with initial reports indicating that 8 terrorists were killed in action. A subsequent Battle Damage Assessment revised the casualty figure to 28 terrorists…
By Miriam Humbe The Armed Forces of Nigeria, (AFN) has continued to massively embark on development Projects in its commitment to civil-military cooperation, community resilience and the welfare of host communities. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja while briefing journalists on Friday at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, said the projects underscored the Armed Forces’ commitment to non-kinetic operations, improved civilian welfare, stronger civil-military relations and sustainable peace in host communities. Major General Onoja said the Nigerian Army sustained its Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiatives through a Key Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum held in Offa, Kwara South, on 22 September…