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The Nigerian Navy has recorded another breakthrough in its support for internal security operations with the arrest of a suspected member of a notorious vehicle theft syndicate allegedly linked to the theft of more than 50 vehicles across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The suspect, identified as Habeeb Ajadi, was intercepted by operatives of Naval Base Abuja while attempting to leave the FCT during an intelligence-led operation aimed at strengthening the capital city’s security architecture. According to a statement on Thursday by the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, preliminary…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, June 29, 2026, received a hero’s welcome from the management, officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on his return to the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, following a successful outing at the 147th and 148th World Customs Organization (WCO) Council Sessions in Brussels, Belgium. The warm reception came after Adeniyi secured a renewed one-year mandate as Chairperson of the WCO Council, a significant endorsement of his leadership and contributions to global customs administration. The renewal, granted by member administrations…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has begun discussions with San José State University on a strategic partnership to expand opportunities for Nigerian students and young professionals in technology, education and diaspora engagement. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, held the meeting with the President of San José State University, Cynthia Teniente-Matson, in California. A key outcome of the meeting was the proposed Silicon Valley Tech Bridge Initiative, a summer programme that will provide Nigerian students and young professionals with immersive training in emerging fields such as Artificial…

The Federal Government has received five Nigerian citizens rescued from detention in Côte d’Ivoire after spending about 10 months in prison without trial, while announcing plans to seek compensation from the Ivorian authorities over the death of one of the detainees. Receiving the returnees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, described the case as a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by Nigerians undertaking risky journeys abroad in search of better opportunities. The returnees—Aliyu Malami, Nasiru Umar, Shamsu Abubakar, Sa’adu Bello…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria says troops of Operation DELTA SAFE have intensified the war against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, recovered more than 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products during the second quarter of 2026. Speaking during the Defence Headquarters’ operational briefing on Wednesday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops dismantled 12 illegal refining sites and arrested 84 suspects involved in economic sabotage across the Niger Delta. He said during June alone, troops destroyed seven illegal refining sites, arrested 53 suspects and…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has intensified its civil-military cooperation initiatives across the country, executed community development projects, supporting humanitarian operations and strengthening partnerships with host communities. Speaking during the Defence Headquarters’ monthly and second-quarter operational briefing on Wednesday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the initiatives form part of the Chief of Defence Staff’s directive to integrate Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) into military operations. He disclosed that troops distributed 40 bags of fertiliser to farmers in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State to boost agricultural…

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sigvent Industrial Cluster Limited, Benjamin Onigbinde, has hailed the Federal Government for awarding road construction contracts across key agricultural corridors in Oyo State, describing the initiative as a strategic investment that will stimulate agriculture, attract investors and accelerate industrial development. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Onigbinde commended the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in critical agricultural areas, noting that the road projects would enhance connectivity between major farm belts in Ogbomoso, Iseyin and the Ilorin Road axis with processing centres and export…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, for transforming the culture of project delivery in Abuja, saying his administration has ended the era of abandoned projects and delayed execution. The President made the remarks on Wednesday during the commissioning of the completed Akinwumi Ajibola Street in Gaduwa District, Abuja. Represented by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu commended Wike for ensuring that development reaches not only the city centre but also districts and satellite towns. “Minister Wike,…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has praised the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) for appointing veteran journalist Abbas Jimoh as its new spokesperson, describing the decision as a commendable choice. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the NSCIA had selected the right person for the role, noting that Jimoh possesses the experience, professionalism and media expertise required to effectively manage the council’s public communication. Akintola described Jimoh as a seasoned journalist who understands the dynamics of the media profession, expressing…