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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)  and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation to address security challenges and enhance national stability. The commitment was reiterated during a strategic engagement between the Comptroller-General of Customs, (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi, and the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Disu Olatunji, at the NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. Welcoming the IGP, Adeniyi congratulated him on his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the NPF effectively. He emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among security agencies in tackling emerging threats and safeguarding national interests. “The NCS stands with the NPF in these challenging times. We will continue to support efforts aimed at restoring peace and security across the country. Together, we can strengthen the safety and stability of our nation,” he ...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured retiring Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Musa Omale, with the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, and members of the Management Team paying tribute to his years of dedicated service, professionalism, and contributions to the Service. The ceremony, held on Friday, 5 June 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, brought together senior officers who reflected on the retiring officer’s career and legacy in the Service. Speaking at the event, CGC Adeniyi said the Service’s tradition of celebrating officers at retirement provides an opportunity to share goodwill messages, offer advice, and recognise their contributions as they begin a new phase of life. He described DCG Omale as an officer known for his love of books, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to personal development. Reflecting on the importance of legacy in public service, Adeniyi noted that officers are remember...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in securing a landslide victory in the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, as it inaugurated its National Campaign Council led by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Governor Uba Sani thanked the leadership of the APC for entrusting him with the responsibility of chairing the campaign council alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He described the appointment as a reflection of the party’s collective vision for a prosperous Nigeria and commended Ekiti State Governor and APC candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, for what he called remarkable achievements in office. According to Sani, Oyebanji’s victory in the 2022 governorship election, where he polled 187,557 votes and defeated his closest rival by over 104,000 votes, demonstrated the confidence the people of Ekiti had in the APC’s leadership. The Kadu...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence as two of its students emerged star winners at the grand finale of the 6th Abuja National Music Competition, held over the weekend. The prestigious competition, which attracted participants from schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other states of the federation, featured a variety of vocal and instrumental performances aimed at celebrating and nurturing young musical talents. Among the standout performers were Jaja Soibifaa and Iwugo Michael, who brought pride to Premiere Academy by clinching the top prizes in the Vocal and Piano categories respectively. Their exceptional performances earned them the coveted Star Winner titles, with each student receiving a cash prize of N250,000. Jaja Soibifaa emerged overall winner in the Vocal Category after impressing judges with a remarkable display of vocal skill and artistry, while Iwugo Michael outperf...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded significant operational successes across the country, including the neutralisation of terrorists, arrest of criminal collaborators, rescue of kidnap victims, and recovery of arms and ammunition during operations conducted between May 28 and June 4, 2026. The military disclosed this on Friday through the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who said coordinated land and air operations across various theatres had continued to degrade the capabilities of terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, illegal arms traffickers, and other criminal elements threatening national security. According to the military, troops of Operation Hadin Kai operating in the North-East arrested several suspected kidnappers, terrorist informants, and collaborators across Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and Bauchi states. Among those arrested was a suspected kidnapper in Biu, Borno State, who confessed to using weapons o...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Chapter 84 Nigeria has unveiled its newly elected executive leadership during its Annual Seminar held at the Bon Hotel Octagon, Jahi District, Abuja. The seminar, themed “Better Right of Way Management and Maintenance,” brought together industry experts, government officials, and professionals to discuss sustainable approaches to Right of Way (ROW) management and infrastructure corridor maintenance in Nigeria. Delivering the keynote address, Engr. James Zirra, Director of Railway Services at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, identified the mismanagement of acquired Right of Way as one of the major challenges hindering infrastructure development in the country. Drawing from his extensive experience in railway transportation management and Right of Way acquisition coordination, he stressed that effective ROW maintenance requires proactive rather than reactive measures. “The future of Nigeria’s in...