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Pix 1-5; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola (right) and Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass during a strategic visit by the NIMASA DG to the Chief of the Naval Staff at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. …Calls for continued partnership with Navy Following the success of its maritime security architecture known as the Deep Blue project, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of the project which impact has been felt across the Gulf of Guinea and gained global recognition, to ensure sustainability and greater impact. Director General of…

The Maritime Journalists’ Association of Nigeria (MAJAN) has pledged sustained media support for the Ogun I Idiroko Customs Command as the Command intensifies enforcement against smuggling and trans-border crimes. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the Executives of MAJAN to the Command on Tuesday, February 3, 2025, where the delegation was received by the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC), Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Afeni. Speaking during the visit, MAJAN President, Mr. Jerry Aguigbo, said the association was at the Command to congratulate the CAC on his new posting and to reaffirm a cordial working relationship with the Nigeria…

The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) heartily congratulates the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). CRAN views this elevation as a fitting recognition of ACP Hundeyin’s professionalism, intellectual depth, and outstanding performance in managing the critical interface between the Police and the public. His tenure as FPRO has been marked by effective communication, transparency, and constructive engagement with the media, significantly strengthening public trust and understanding. The Association particularly commends the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for approving…

By Austin Obi The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, intercepts 1,431 kilogrammes of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as “Ghanaian Loud”, and seized 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice ”, the operations yielded smuggled goods with a total duty paid value (DPV) of N3.32 billion across Lagos and its environs. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu said this while addressing pressmen at the command headquarters describing the seizures as the outcome of a strategic operational overhaul anchored on intelligence-led enforcement. Aliyu noted that the unit recorded 144 interceptions after reorganising patrol patterns, strengthening internal supervision and…

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service announced that it intercepted 12 trailer loads approx. 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice and other items, with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3.32 billion. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu said this while briefing pressmen at the command headquarters describing the seizures as the outcome of a strategic operational overhaul anchored on intelligence-led enforcement. Aliyu noted that the unit recorded 144 interceptions after reorganising patrol patterns, strengthening internal supervision and shifting from predictable checkpoints to targeted deployments across the Lagos metropolis. According to him, the seizures included 6,954 bags of foreign…

By Tricia Ikem The Anti-Corruption Awareness Organization, Nigeria (ACAON), successfully held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) between January 29 and 31, culminating in the emergence and inauguration of new Board of Trustees (BOT) members, national, zonal, and state executives. The three-day AGM, which also featured induction, orientation, and intensive training for ACAON officers nationwide, commenced with the arrival of delegates from all states of the federation at Ayabot Hotel, Ikoga/Mowo Road, Badagry, Lagos, on January 29, 2026. The main activities of the AGM took place on January 30, designated as the official “D-Day,” and included the induction of newly…

By Tricia Ikem A philanthropist, Mr Calistus Chukwuedozie says Nigeria will be at peace when its youths are gainfully employed and in turn solve the problem of insecurity across the nation. Chukwuedozie, a past President of the Rotary Club, Victoria, Lagos made the assertion at the memorial thanksgiving in honour of his late father, Pa Anthony Onuchukwu Chukwuedozie at Catholic Church of Transfiguration, VGC, Lagos,. He said he observed first-hand how employment can help curb insecurity when he travelled to his home town Ihiala, Anambra state for his father’s burial. He credited Onyema’s employment initiatives in Mbosi, Ihiala, where at…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state marks its 50th anniversary, describing the occasion as a celebration of resilience, cultural pride, and sustained progress. He noted that since its creation, Oyo State has remained a strong contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic and cultural development, emerging as a hub of commerce, education, and innovation. According to him, the Golden Jubilee offers a moment for reflection and renewed commitment by government, private sector players, traditional institutions, and citizens toward building a more inclusive…

By Tricia Ikem Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have called for urgent and scalable solutions to address the rising rate of youth unemployment, stressing the need for strengthened technical education and increased collaboration with the private sector to bridge existing skills gaps. The call was made at the disrupTED EduKate Africa Summit 2026, a one-day leadership forum held at the University of Lagos, where participants examined the growing disconnect between education outcomes and labour market demands. The summit brought together education leaders, private sector operators and development advocates to promote adaptive learning, practical skills acquisition and innovative financing models for…

In a move aimed at redefining how Nigerians celebrate Valentine’s Day, Adron Homes and Properties has launched a special seasonal campaign tagged “Love for Love” Valentine Promo, offering customers a mix of discounts, flexible payment plans, luxury gifts and travel rewards.The real estate firm said the initiative is designed to encourage individuals, couples and families to express love through long-term investments that guarantee security, stability and legacy, rather than short-lived gifts. The Valentine promo, which runs throughout the season of love, applies to Adron Homes’ wide range of estates and housing projects located across major cities and fast-growing corridors in…