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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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COWA President to Lead “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” Climate Campaign in Abuja

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, will on Saturday, May 16, 2026, lead a climate advocacy campaign tagged “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” in Abuja, as part of efforts aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and climate awareness across the country. The advocacy walk, scheduled to commence from the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, is expected to attract members of the association, environmental advocates, community leaders, volunteers, and other stakeholders committed to ecological sustainability. The initiative forms part of COWA’s broader Green Borders sustainability programme, designed to encourage grassroots participation in environmental protection through advocacy, public engagement, and community-based interventions. The campaign comes on the heels of the association’s recent nationwide “1,000 Trees in One Hour” exercise, which mobilised participants across d...
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APC Warns Aspirants Against Violence, Anti-Party Activities Ahead of 2027 Primaries

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned aspirants seeking elective positions on the party’s platform to maintain discipline and embrace peaceful conduct ahead of the 2027 party primaries. Yilwatda, in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Toki in Abuja said the ruling party would not tolerate any act capable of disrupting the primaries, stressing that offenders risk suspension and other disciplinary actions. According to him, aspirants and their supporters must avoid violence, unrest, anti-party activities, and any attempt to undermine the integrity of the process. The APC chairman stated that the party remained committed to conducting transparent, credible, democratic, and peaceful primaries across the country, adding that internal democracy remains central to the party’s growth and national acceptance. He noted that while contests natur...
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Chief Joseph Obekpa Emerges Chairman of Okam Development Forum, Abuja

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Okam Development Forum (ODF), Abuja, has elected a new Executive Committee to steer the affairs of the association, with Chief Joseph O. Obekpa, the Ojema I of Orokam, emerging as Chairman. The election took place during the Forum’s 269th meeting held in Abuja, where members unanimously endorsed the new leadership team for a new tenure in line with the constitution of the association. The immediate past Executive Committee, led by Chief Emmanuel Owoicho Ameh, the Och’Obache I of Orokam, was formally dissolved after successfully completing its four-year tenure. Members of the Forum commended the outgoing leadership for its dedication, unity, and developmental contributions during its time in office. In his inaugural address, Chief Obekpa expressed profound gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in him, describing his emergence as a call to service, responsibility, and collective progress. “It is with deep humility and a profound sen...
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