Day: March 26, 2026

CG Adeniyi makes history at WCO Forum, Leads Global Shift in Customs Enforcement Strategy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organization, Adewale Adeniyi, has recorded a historic milestone on the global stage, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee in Brussels, Belgium. The high-level session, held on Monday, March 23, 2026, marked the first time in the Committee’s 43-year history that its opening ceremony was jointly addressed by both the WCO Secretary-General, Ian Saunders, and the Council Chairperson. The development signals a growing strategic…

Nigerian Navy Shuts Down Illegal Refinery in Bonny, Seizes Over 20,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal oil refining site in Allison Community, Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, recovered more than 20,000 litres of crude oil suspected to be stolen. Acting on credible intelligence, personnel from the Forward Operating Base Bonny under the Eastern Naval Command deployed an Anti-Crude Oil Theft patrol team. The team discovered the site, which included dugout pits, locally fabricated cooking and cooling systems, and sacks containing substantial quantities of crude oil products. A further assessment confirmed over 20,000 litres of stolen crude oil stored…

FG Launches Anti-Counterfeit System to Protect Nigerian Consumers, Clean Up Markets

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has taken a decisive step to tackle the menace of counterfeit and substandard products in Nigeria with the formal launch of the Products Authentication and Tracking System (PATS). The initiative, executed under a Public-Private Partnership framework, aims to safeguard consumers, boost regulatory efficiency, and restore confidence in local markets. The agreement, signed in Abuja, brings together the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and Conformity Management Solutions Limited, with technology…

DHQ Slams Twisted Narrative on CDS Remarks, Sets Record Straight on Operation Safe Corridor

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected as “misleading and distorted” a viral social media post misrepresenting remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, on Operation Safe Corridor. In a statement on Thursday, Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the post, mainly circulating on Facebook, selectively highlighted certain phrases while ignoring the full context, falsely suggesting that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are prioritising leniency for terrorists over justice for victims. DHQ clarified that Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty programme but a carefully…

Reps to Fast-Track Domestication of Humanitarian Treaties — Kalu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has assured that the National Assembly will prioritise the ratification and domestication of international humanitarian law (IHL) treaties to strengthen the protection of vulnerable populations in Nigeria. Kalu gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at the High-Level IHL Dialogue 2026, organised by the Federal Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the National Committee for the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law Treaties in Nigeria. The event was themed “Complementarity: Threshold and Outcomes.” He noted that the theme…

Navy, Police Deepen Strategic Alliance to Boost National Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration to enhance national security. This followed a meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja, where the Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, received the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. During the visit, the IGP commended the existing synergy between both institutions, stressed the importance of intelligence-driven policing, joint investigations, and capacity-building through training. He also sought sustained operational support from the Navy, particularly in tackling emerging security threats.…

Safe Products, Confident Consumers: A Charge To Consumer Advocates By Adefolarin A. Olamilekan

Emporium Reporters

There is no doubt as Global Consumer Advocates celebrates this year 2026 World Consumer Rights Day.   The theme of this year celebration ‘Safe Products, Confident Consumers’ resonate with consumer voice at the centre stage.   Over the years Save The Consumers Initiative in Nigeria have demonstrate steady steering capacity to consistently bring Consumers Advocates together in Nigeria.   2026 edition mark The Save Consumers Initiative 8th years of organizing the conference in Nigeria.   Dr Aliyu Iliass and his team leading the way, as Nigeria and Nigerians are not left…

BREAKING: Court Clears Stella Oduah of N2.5bn Fraud Charges, Orders Companies’ Dissolution

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has discharged and acquitted former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, of all charges in an alleged N2.5 billion fraud case. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice Muazu, followed an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, who amended the original charge before the court. Under the revised charge, two firms — Sobora International Limited and Global Offshore and Marine Limited were retained as defendants. Representatives of both companies pleaded guilty to the charges, prompting the prosecution to seek their conviction and…

Armed Forces Intensify Strikes on Terrorist Strongholds Across North West

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified military operations against terrorist enclaves across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States, reinforcing their commitment to protecting communities and neutralizing insurgent threats. On 25 March 2026, in Sokoto State, soldiers of the COAS Intervention Battalion VII, under Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, engaged terrorists in Magonho Forest, eliminating three bandits and recovering three AK-47 rifles alongside motorcycles. In Zamfara State, troops executed a precision ambush along the Gada Maya–Makakari Village road, neutralizing two terrorists and forcing others to retreat. The operation led…

Niger State Police Unveils Series of Activities for 2026 National Police Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced a series of community-focused activities to commemorate the 2026 National Police Day, themed “Community Partnership; Building Trust”. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the celebrations will begin on Monday, 30th March 2026, with environmental sanitation exercises across all police division communities in the state. On the same day, the Police Medical Service will conduct medical outreach targeting vulnerable groups in Angwan-Daji, Angwan-Sarki, Limawa areas of Minna, and other residents seeking medical attention, from 7:00 am to…