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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has graduated 50 officers from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, with two officers from the Service’s National Public Relations Unit emerging as the Overall Best and Second Best Graduating Students in Senior Course 14/2026. A major highlight of the graduation ceremony, held at the Ahmed Makarfi Hall of the College on Friday, 26 June 2026, was the emergence of Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf as the Overall Best Graduating Student and Chief Superintendent of Customs Nuruddeen Sa’idu as the Second Best Graduating Student. Both officers serve in the Service’s Public…

‎ ‎ ‎By Tricia Ikem ‎ ‎ ‎The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, has released a comprehensive four-month operational scorecard, showcasing achievements recorded under the leadership of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Simeon Akpanudom, since his assumption of office on March 30, 2026. ‎ ‎The report, contained in a statement issued by the command, highlighted significant progress in infrastructure development, personnel welfare, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, investigations, and major crime-fighting operations carried out within the review period. ‎ ‎According to AIG Akpanudom, the command remains committed to combating crime, protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, safeguarding…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals reached a significant milestone with the conclusion of the Western Conference, the fourth and final regional conference of the championship. ‎ ‎The conference saw Ado Grammar School, Ekiti State,and Davidhall International College, Lagos State, emerge champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively, securing the final places at the National Finals. ‎ ‎For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork,resilience and confidence among young people. ‎ ‎This year, over 13,000 schools applied to…

‎ ‎ ‎Nestlé Nigeria, working alongside coalition partners, has completed the 2026 World Environment Day community sensitization and clean-up campaign across 12 locations nationwide, bringing together volunteers, communities and stakeholders in coordinated action to support environmental stewardship and responsible waste management. ‎ ‎Speaking on the initiative, Victoria Uwadoka, Lead Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Nestlé Nigeria, said: “Environmental progress is most sustainable when communities see themselves as active participants rather than observers. ‎What encouraged us most this year was not only the volume of waste recovered, but the willingness of volunteers, partners and community members to work together towards…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to protecting Nigerian manufacturers and preserving jobs by intercepting prohibited imported goods valued at over N273 million in Cross River State. Speaking during a press briefing in Calabar on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, the Customs Area Controller, Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, Comptroller Giwa Dauda, said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to safeguard local manufacturers from the adverse effects of smuggling and illegal importation. According to him, officers intercepted two 20-foot containers carrying 1,996 kegs of foreign refined vegetable oil along the Odukpani-Calabar Highway on 14…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎More than 60,000 children across 100 primary schools in Lagos State recovered over 1 million used MILO wrappers through the MILO Elevate Recycling Initiative to mark World Environment Day 2026. ‎ ‎The Initiative combined sustainability education with a school-based recycling competition. In addition to the collection of used wrappers, the children received lessons on responsible waste management and practical exposure to recycling and circularity principles. ‎ ‎For 26 years, MILO has contributed to youth development through grassroots sports programmes. Through the Elevate Recycling Initiative, the brand is extending its commitment to nurturing future champions beyond the values…

‎ ‎ ‎By Ifeoma Ikem ‎ ‎The growing influence of Korean pop culture in Nigeria took center stage in Lagos as the 2026 K-Pop Competition celebrated exceptional talent, cultural exchange, and youthful creativity. ‎ ‎Speaking at the annual event held at Terra Culture, Lagos, the Director of the Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN), Mr. Juho Jeon, declared that K-Pop has evolved beyond being a mere entertainment trend to become a global cultural movement with a strong presence in Nigeria. ‎ ‎Jeon noted that the increasing popularity of Korean music, fashion, language, and entertainment among Nigerian youths demonstrates the deepening…

‎ ‎ ‎As part of activities marking World Food Safety Day, MAGGI engaged stakeholders across its value chain through a series of immersive experiences designed to deepen understanding of the journey from ingredients to table and reinforce the collective responsibility required to uphold food quality and safety. ‎ ‎The engagements brought together suppliers, distributors, consumers, journalists, and digital content creators, reflecting MAGGI’s commitment to transparency and continuous stakeholder engagement. ‎ ‎Through interactive sessions and firsthand experiences, participants gained valuable insights into the processes, partnerships, and standards that contribute to delivering quality products to millions of Nigerian households. ‎ ‎During the…

By Ebere Agozie Abuja, June 18, 2026 (NAN) A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mohammed Ndarani says the traditional title Madugun Lapai conferred on him by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umaru Bako III, the Etsu Lapai will spur him to do more for humanity. Ndarani said this when he received a delegation of Lapai Emirate Council that paid him a courtesy call in his office in Abuja. “I didn’t expect this title, but I’m so happy to have been awarded this prestigious honour of Madugun Lapai. “There is nothing as good as being honoured in one’s community. It’s the best…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, an umbrella body representing Igbo traders across major markets in Lagos State, has consistently demanded that political leaders seeking elective offices present clear, actionable economic agendas that address the challenges confronting traders and SMEs. ‎ ‎ ‎President of the association, Comrade Chinedu Ukatu, made the call during a roundtable meeting with members of the Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN) in Lagos , where he expressed concern over the country’s economic direction and the apparent disconnect between policymakers and the trading community. ‎ ‎Ukatu lamented the high cost of doing business,…