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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Prayer and Support for Nigerian Armed Forces and other Security Agencies (PSNAFSA) warmly commends the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, other security and intelligence agencies, local hunters, vigilante groups, and patriotic citizens for their collective vigilance, cooperation, and support that culminated in the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State after 56 harrowing days in captivity. ‎ ‎We especially salute the professionalism, courage, and operational excellence of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (SBS), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Panthers, and the Office of the National Security…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has unveiled its Maritime Museum, marking another milestone in preserving and promoting Nigeria’s rich maritime heritage. The Museum is located within the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre NMRDC, Kirikiri, Lagos, ‎ ‎Speaking during the official commissioning ceremony, Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who was represented by the Agency’s Director, Planning, Research and Data Management Services, Mrs. Aisha Jidda, formally declared the museum open to the public. ‎ ‎ ‎He described the facility as a repository of Nigeria’s maritime history and a centre dedicated to preserving…

The battle for supremacy in Nigeria’s biggest school-based health advocacy competition has gathered remarkable momentum as three of the country’s prestigious educational institutions—Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha; St. Patrick’s College, Asaba; and Muwanshat International Academy, Jalingo—have officially joined the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), declaring their determination to compete for national glory and a share of the over ₦1 billion prize package. Their entry marks another significant milestone for the nationwide initiative, with schools across Nigeria increasingly embracing the competition, not only as an academic contest but also as a strategic platform for raising a new generation of young health…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as part of efforts to prepare a new crop of senior officers for higher leadership responsibilities and sustain ongoing reforms across the Service. The workshop, organised by the Human Resources Development Department in collaboration with the Customs Police Unit, began on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada. The Commandant of the College, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Dow Gaura, declared the workshop open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. ACG Gaura described the participants as officers…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎By Tricia Ikem ‎ ‎ ‎The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) has appealed to Presidents Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and John Mahama of Ghana to intervene in the lingering dispute involving JonahCapital at River Park Estate, Abuja, warning that the situation could affect relations between the two countries if not carefully handled. ‎ ‎Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, NAGHACON National President, Lukman Tetteh, alongside the association’s General Secretary, Edwards Domfe, said the leadership of the association had dispatched a delegation to assess the situation at the estate and express solidarity with…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The stage is set for one of the biggest gatherings of maritime industry leaders as PortBizness hosts its 2026 Corporate CEOs Conference,Themed : “The Driving Force Behind Nigeria’s Trade facilitation & Port Efficiency “,on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ‎ ‎The conference will attract top government officials, corporate executives, maritime professionals, freight forwarders and industry stakeholders to discuss pressing issues, emerging opportunities and the future of Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sectors. ‎ ‎Among the distinguished personalities expected at the event are High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, President of NAGAFF; Prince…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi There are moments in the life of a nation when silence is no longer wisdom, and there are moments in the life of the Church when love itself demands honest reflection. This is one of those moments. I write, not as one seeking to diminish the stature of one of God’s greatest servants, but as one persuaded that the Kingdom of God is best served when fathers can still hear the voices of sons, and when sons speak with reverence rather than rebellion. The Apostle Paul demonstrated this balance when he withstood Peter to his…

Pastor E.A. Adeboye: The Soup in the Belly of an Elder An Apostolic Reflection to Daddy G.O. By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi There are moments in the life of a nation when silence is no longer wisdom, and there are moments in the life of the Church when love itself demands honest reflection. This is one of those moments. I write, not as one seeking to diminish the stature of one of God’s greatest servants, but as one persuaded that the Kingdom of God is best served when fathers can still hear the voices of sons, and when sons speak…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been named one of Nigeria’s top-performing government agencies in trade facilitation, according to the 2025 Business Facilitation Act (BFA) Compliance Assessment released by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on Friday, 3 July 2026. PEBEC Director-General Zahrah Audu said NCS met all prescribed compliance standards and showed marked improvement in the speed and responsiveness of its trade-related services, ranking it among the highest-performing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) evaluated. “The Nigeria Customs Service stood out by meeting all the required standards while recording notable improvements in the timeliness and efficiency of its response…

The Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Prince Lanre Sanusi (PLS), has been named a Media Games Ambassador by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council. The presentation held at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat in Lagos on Tuesday, was attended by members of the NUJ Lagos State Executive Council and the Media Games Committee, led by its Chairman, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi. Speaking at the event, Ajayi described Prince Sanusi as a selfless and visionary leader whose commitment to grassroots development and responsive governance had earned him widespread admiration. “The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council is…