Month: January 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has commenced a physical fitness exercise aimed at promoting the mental and physical wellbeing of its officers as part of efforts to encourage work-life balance and long-term health. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this during a fitness session held at the Command on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He said the initiative aligns with the work-life balance policy of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. According to Oshoba, the programme is designed to help officers cope with the pressures…

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has condoled with the family of the late Rear Admiral USA Chugali (Rtd) during a condolence visit on Saturday, January 31, 2026. During the visit, Vice Admiral Abbas, on behalf of officers, men, and civilian staff of the Nigerian Navy, expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family. He described the late Rear Admiral Chugali as a dedicated and highly professional senior naval officer whose service, leadership, and commitment significantly contributed to the operational successes recorded by the Nigerian Navy…

The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the grand state reception accorded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the government and people of Türkiye as a strong indication of deepening diplomatic, trade and security relations between both countries. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group expressed optimism that the visit would open new economic opportunities capable of improving Nigeria’s trade balance with the Eurasian nation. According to TDF, the current balance of trade stands at about $2 billion in favour of Türkiye,…

The Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Sir Victor Oluwafemi, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that Nigeria’s bilateral agreements translate into practical visa access for citizens, warning that trade and diplomatic deals without mobility remain “half-wins.” Oluwafemi, who is also the Founder of the Douglas Development Institute (DDI), made this call in a statement issued at the weekend, where he commended Nigeria’s renewed push in trade, aviation, and partnership agreements, but stressed that such efforts would remain ineffective without reliable travel access for Nigerians. According…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticised the northern wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for defending the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, over allegations linking him to reports portraying Nigeria negatively and promoting what it described as a false Christian genocide narrative. In a statement issued on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC accused Northern CAN of deliberately avoiding the main issues surrounding the controversy while focusing on emotional and sentimental arguments. According…