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Nigerian Army Expands Formations Nationwide, Honours Fallen Heroes at COAS Conference

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigerian Army has announced plans to expand its operational formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this on Sunday during the opening ceremony of the 2026 First Bi-Annual COAS Conference held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Abuja. In a solemn moment during the event, the Army Chief presented Nigerian Army Personnel Insurance cheques to families of fallen soldiers and troops wounded in action, reaffirming the Army’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and the families of those who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. The gesture underscored the Army’s resolve to honour the sacrifices of fallen heroes while supporting wounded personnel whose courage, the COAS said, continues to inspire the nation. Speaking at the conference, Lieutenant Ge...
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DHQ, US AFRICOM Intensify Air Strikes Against ISIS Terrorists in North-East

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has intensified coordinated military operations against ISIS-linked terrorists in Nigeria’s North-East, with fresh air strikes carried out in the Metele area of Borno State. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military said the latest operations targeted the movement and gathering of ISIS/ISWAP fighters within the region. According to the statement, multiple air strikes were conducted following intelligence reports indicating the convergence and migration of terrorist elements in the area. The DHQ disclosed that the strikes successfully eliminated more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters. The military noted that the operations are part of sustained counterterrorism efforts aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, removing insurgents from the battlefield, and denying them safe haven anywhere...
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REFORMS TODAY, PROSPERITY TOMORROW, SAYS YILWATDA

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will usher in lasting prosperity for the country in the years ahead. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said that although the economic reforms initiated by the Tinubu administration have required sacrifice, patience, and resilience from Nigerians, there are already clear indicators that the country is gradually returning to the path of sustainable growth, productivity, and national renewal. Speaking after the successful conduct of the party’s House of Representatives primary elections across the country, Yilwatda said the Renewed Hope Agenda was never conceived as a short-term populist programme, but as a bold and strategic intervention aimed at correcting decades of structural distortions that weakened...
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DHQ Clarifies Identity of Neutralised Terrorist Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki

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By Aviashima Toom Abuja  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified reports surrounding the recent neutralisation of a terrorist commander identified as Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki during a joint military operation conducted with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday, by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information in Abuja, the DHQ said public concerns arose after some media reports referenced a similar operation in 2024 involving a terrorist commander bearing the same name. According to the military, the use of identical names, aliases and nom de guerres is common among members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram operating within the North-East and Lake Chad Basin regions. The DHQ explained that the practice forms part of the terrorists’ indoctrination strategy aimed at concealing identities and creating confusion during counter-terrorism operations. The statement noted that the Abu-Bil...
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COWA Intensifies Climate Advocacy with “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” Campaign in Abuja

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has intensified its climate advocacy efforts with a “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” campaign held in Abuja, as stakeholders called for collective environmental responsibility and sustainable ecological practices across the country. The advocacy walk, led by the President of COWA, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, formed part of the association’s broader Green Borders sustainability initiative aimed at promoting environmental awareness, climate action, and grassroots participation in ecological preservation. The event, which commenced from the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, attracted members of the association, environmental advocates, community stakeholders, volunteers, and members of the public. Speaking during the event, the representative of the Comptroller-General of Customs DCG Timi Bomodi, described the initiative as a commendable step towards environmental s...
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Nigeria Customs Medical Unit Holds 7th Medical Retreat...Extends Free Medical Outreach to Katsina Communities

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit, on Monday, 11 May 2026, commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State with the theme: “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders.” The five-day retreat is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the medical personnel through professional engagement, policy review, strategic planning, and knowledge sharing among stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and experts across the country. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Human Resource Development, Tijjani Abe, welcomed participants to the retreat and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and staff welfare. According to him, the retreat remains an important platform for professional interaction, exchange of ideas, policy review, and strategic planning a...
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CGC Adeniyi Advocates Human-Centred Digital Transformation at UNILORIN International Conference

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi MFR has once again reaffirmed his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance, as he delivered a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University, Russia. The international conference, themed “Disruptive Technology: Human and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Economy,” held on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at the University of Ilorin Main Auditorium, brought together academics, communication scholars, technology experts, researchers, head of sister agencies, and policymakers to examine the growing impact of digital innovation and artificial intelligence on governance, education, trade, and economic development. Speaking during the conference, CGC Adeniyi emphasised the need for insti...
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