***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…
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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…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have dealt a major blow to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, foiling their attacks on military positions in Bitta Gwoza LGA of Borno State and North East Theatre Training School (NETTS), Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State between 29 and 30 October 2026. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement. In Bitta, troops decisively disorganised an attempted terrorist assault on the night of 29 October…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised 3 terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, motorcycle and cattle during separate operations conducted in Kaduna and Kano State. Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the Acting Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement. On 29 October 2026, troops of Sector 1, while conducting a fighting patrol along the Shadow–Old Kuyello Road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, came under attack from armed terrorists. Troops swiftly responded with superior firepower, successfully repelling the attack. Subsequent…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested a suspected kidnapper during a joint intelligence-led operation, recovering ₦200,000 allegedly demanded as ransom from a victim. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE disclosed this in a statement. On 29 October 2026, DSS operatives alerted troops of Sector 2, Operation WHIRL STROKE to an incident involving an adult female resident, who was allegedly threatened by one Mukaila Iliyasu. The suspect reportedly demanded ₦200,000 from the victim, threatening…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, neutralised a suspected bandit following an intelligence-led ambush along the Adankolo–Apata Road in Kogi State. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE disclosed this in a statement. The operation, conducted on 31 October 2026, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists around communities in Kabba-Bunu and Lokoja Local Government Areas of the state. Acting on the intelligence, troops laid ambush at suspected bandits’ supply route. The troops subsequently made contact with the suspected criminals who were subdued and…
The National Leadership of the ACTION ALLIANCE (AA) under the leadership of Chief Kenneth Udeze has noted with dismay the circulation of membership cards and materials by a group parading itself as “AA MOVEMENT” – Atiku-Amaechi Movement, with the abbreviation “AA”. For the avoidance of doubt: 1. The abbreviation “AA” is the exclusive, INEC-registered and constitutionally recognized acronym of the *ACTION ALLIANCE*. It is not available for adoption by any political movement, pressure group or association. 2. The use of “AA” and “AA MOVEMENT” by this Atiku-Amaechi group is misleading, deceptive, and calculated to cause confusion among the electorate and…
The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive, Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr. John Nwabueze, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to staff capacity building towards promoting fairness, transparency and trust in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system, stressing that public confidence remains central to building an efficient and sustainable revenue system. Dr. Nwabueze stated this at the opening of a three-day Management Retreat of the Office of the Tax Ombud in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, recently. He said the establishment of the Office was in line with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces…
By Miriam Humbe The Defence Headquarters has announced that throughout the month of October, over 217 terrorists and criminals were neutralized, with 333 terrorist/criminals arrested and 349 kidnap victims rescued in nationwide operations. Within the same period, 70 insurgents surrendered to troops, while 105 arms and 3174 rounds of ammunition were recovered. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director, Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing on ongoing military operations for the month of October 2026. Similarly, the overall successes recorded in the fight against crude oil theft have continued to frustrate…
By Francis Atume, Makurdi The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Tersoo Kula, has urged Benue people to stand with his Principal,Hyacinth Alia to enable him consolidate his achievements in the state. Kula, who made the call in a statement yesterday in Makurdi, said Benue State is being rebuilt and reformed under the Alia administration. According to him, the impact of the reforms is being felt across all segments of the society. “This State, I mean Benue State, is being rebuilt and reformed. A woman selling yams in the market is happy. Farmers are happy; the state…