Apapa Customs Revenue Hits Record N28.1bn in Single Day The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest-ever single-day revenue collection of N28.1 billion, generated within 24 hours. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer,
Defence Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Military Veterans’ Welfare, Pension Concerns The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans, assuring them that issues surrounding their entitlements are receiving urgent attention. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, gave the assurance on Wednesday, August
Fake DSS Operative Arrested in Abuja with Tactical Uniform, Imitation Pistol The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man, identified as Moferewa Maiye, for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Service and using a DSS tactical uniform and an imitation pistol to intimidate and extort members of the public in Abuja. Maiye, who
NELFUND: Tinubu Directs EFCC to Release Recovered Loot to Fund Education The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investment in Nigeria’s education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists after the FEC meeting
BREAKING: Tinubu Names Enitan as New Head of Civil Service of the Federation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). Enitan’s appointment takes effect from August 27, 2026, according to a
Investigation: FCCPC Unvovers Possible Price Manipulation in Nigeria’s Cement Market The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has uncovered indications of possible price manipulation in Nigeria’s cement market following a three-month industry-wide investigation. The Commission disclosed this in a preliminary report released on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following a 40-page field investigation conducted by its
INEC to Deploy 1.4 Million Ad Hoc Staff for 2027 Elections, Says Amupitan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will deploy approximately 1.4 million ad hoc personnel across more than 176,000 polling units nationwide for the 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with
2027: Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, Others Sign Peace Accord, Atiku, ADC Absent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other presidential candidates on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) notably absent from the ceremony. The accord,
Reprisal: 23 Killed as Suspected Militias Attack Mangu Community in Plateau At least 23 people, including women and children, have reportedly been killed in a suspected reprisal attack on Bin-Per community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026,
FG Rolls Out 5-Year National Framework to Tackle Organised Crimes Nigeria has unveiled a five-year National Strategy for Combating Organised Crime aimed at dismantling criminal networks, disrupting illicit financial flows and strengthening inter-agency cooperation in the fight against organised crime. The strategy, covering the period from 2027 to 2031, was unveiled in Abuja on Monday