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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has held a high-level diplomatic engagement with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Abuja, reaffirming commitments to deepen bilateral trade ties and enhance customs cooperation between both countries. The meeting, which took place on April 29, 2026, also highlighted growing collaboration in trade facilitation and customs administration, as both sides explored new pathways to strengthen economic relations. Speaking during the engagement, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed, congratulated Adeniyi on his emergence as Chairman of the World…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu described the incident as “deeply disturbing and a direct assault on human dignity, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the rule of law.” The statement, signed by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director of Corporate Affairs…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has concluded a three-day induction programme for newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate, equipping them to advance Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities with a strong focus on economic diplomacy, investment promotion, and national development. The programme, held at the Rotunda House , Headquarters of the Ministry from Monday, 27th to Wednesday, 29th April 2026, provided comprehensive orientation on contemporary diplomatic practices, mission management, multilateral engagement, consular services, and protocol standards. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD,…

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), FCT Chapter, in a move aimed at enhancing collaboration between law enforcement and religious stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory. The meeting, held at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, was hosted by the CAN Chairman, Rev. Timothy A. Ikechukwu, and attended by senior members of the association, alongside prominent pastors and church leaders from across the FCT. Speaking during the engagement, CP Sanusi reaffirmed the commitment…

The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s International Workers’ Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, according to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. He extended congratulations to Nigerian workers, acknowledging their contributions to national development. Tunji-Ojo praised the resilience, hard work, and dedication of workers across various sectors, noting that their efforts remain vital to the country’s growth and prosperity. He emphasized the importance of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Prior to her elevation, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, a role in which she contributed to Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and international relations. In a related development, President Tinubu has nominated Ambassador…

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a nationwide environmental campaign aimed at planting 1,000 trees within one hour across multiple locations in Nigeria, in a bold effort to promote sustainability and grassroots climate action. The exercise, scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 7:00am to 8:00am, form part of the association’s “COWA Green Borders” sustainability initiative, designed to encourage community participation in environmental protection and ecological restoration. The coordinated campaign will see volunteers, stakeholders, community members, and environmental advocates simultaneously planting trees in designated locations across several states,…