By Miriam Humbe The Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Excise, Free Trade Zone and Industrial Incentives, Assistant Comptroller General Eghosa Joy Edelduok, alongside her delegation, on Thursday, engaged with excise traders and key stakeholders at the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command. Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, Assistant Superintendent of Customs/ Command Public Relations Officer Oyo/Osun Area Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In her address, the Assistant Comptroller General acknowledged the critical role of excise factories in driving revenue generation for the Service. She commended stakeholders for their compliance with excise regulations and urged them to sustain…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a results-driven reform agenda to improve operational efficiency and enhance Nigeria’s trade competitiveness through better-performing ports. The initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, themed “Customs Leadership in Port Efficiency, Inspection Reform and Clearance Timeline.” Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, outlined a five-pillar strategy focused on joint inspections, risk-based cargo clearance, optimisation of scanning infrastructure, enforcement of service timelines, and strengthened inter-agency…
By Miriam Humbe In a decisive blow against terrorist elements operating on the Plateau, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, in conjunction with local vigilante groups, successfully neutralized a significant number of terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation across Daba and Seri villages in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The operation, conducted as part of ongoing offensive clearance operations codenamed Operation WUTAN DAJI, underscores the military’s unwavering commitment to restoring security along identified terrorists’ corridors.…
The Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has noted with serious concern the circulation of false, misleading and highly exaggerated reports across some television stations and social media platforms following the recent foiled terrorist attack on troops’ location in Benisheikh. These narratives, often amplified with unrelated pictures and videos, are not only inaccurate but constitute a deliberate attempt to distort facts, undermine ongoing military operations and erode public confidence. OPHK categorically refutes the claim that 17 soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, lost their lives during the incident. The official and verified report, as earlier released through Defence Headquarters, clearly stated that…
By Miriam Humbe The Assistant Secretary General for Youth Affairs, and Head of the United Nations Youth Office, Felipe Paullier, has described the National Youth Service Corps as a critical agent of Nigeria’s youth development. Caroline Embu Director, Information and Public Relations in the NYSC disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Head of the UN Youth Affairs stated this at the flag-off of the NYSC’s Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) held at Kabusa community of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Dr Paullier, who was on an official visit to the country, said his coming to Nigeria…
The Management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released a schedule of major activities for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course. The 21-day exercise will hold in all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory simultaneously. The Orientation Course will commence with reception and registration of Prospective Corps Members on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, and end at midnight of Friday, 24th April, 2026. Prospective Corps Members mobilized for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II service year will be sworn-in on Friday, 24th April, 2026. Meanwhile, the Orientation Course will come to an end on Tuesday,…
By Miriam Humbe The pioneer Chief Executive of the National Youth Service Corps, Colonel Ahmadu Ali (Rtd), has said that the Scheme has come to stay. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Ali made the assertion while interacting with the incumbent Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, when the later visited him at his Abuja home. Ahmadu Ali said that through its programmes, services, and positive nationwide visibility, in over five decades, the NYSC had continued to endear itself to the Nigerian people and advance cause for…
By Dooyum Naadzenga The Nongov community in Makurdi has unanimously thrown its full support behind Dr. Iorwakwagh Apera as the preferred candidate for the Makurdi/Guma House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced yesterday at the residence of community leader Chief Ayôôsu Bem in Makurdi, where representatives of the four Nongov clans—Saghev, Nzorov, Kaambe, and Abinsi—converged to give their blessings to “their son” and to solidify his political destiny. Dr. Apera, a seasoned development expert with a track record of delivering large‑scale national and international sustainable community projects, pledged effective and result‑oriented representation for the…
…Promises Accelerated Infrastructural Development By Dooyum Naadzenga The Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has pledged renewed vigor in delivering transformative development that will inspire generations, throughout his tenure. He made this commitment during a Holy Mass and thanksgiving service at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, Anongo, Mbajor in Vandeikya Local Government Area (LGA). The event, organized in his honor by Onov Mbera Worldwide—a support group of progressive men and women backing the governor—drew widespread acclaim. Gov. Alia emphasized that his administration remains people-centered, crediting the electorate for his mandate. “I was elected to serve…
Easter offers a profound reminder of sacrifice, renewal, hope, and love – virtues that lie at the heart of the National Youth Service Corps. As we celebrate this sacred season, I encourage you to reflect these enduring values in your daily conduct and interactions as proud members of the NYSC family. Let us continue to stand firm in our commitment to national unity, selfless service, and mutual respect, drawing strength from our diversity. Through our collective resolve and shared sense of purpose, we can further advance the cause of a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria. May the spirit of…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede has urged Nigerians to wholeheartedly embrace and take ownership of the fight against terrorists to ensure a safe society. In his Easter message, the CDS encouraged all personnel of the Armed Forces to remain united, vigilant and steadfast in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. General Oluyede said that Easter was a sacred season that symbolised sacrifice, courage, hope and the triumph of good over evil, which are values that resonate deeply with the calling and responsibilities of the military profession. Here’s A Full Text Of The CDS Message:…
By Miriam Humbe In a proactive move to prevent further escalation of the ongoing crisis in Jos North, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, initiated a comprehensive stop-and-search exercise across the Jos metropolis on Friday. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Operation Enduring Peace said that the move was a strategic intervention and part of a broader mandate to restore absolute normalcy and ensure the safety of lives and property within the State. The heightened security presence yielded immediate results as troops successfully intercepted and…