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Customs CG tasks spokespersons on strategic communication to build public trust
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged Public Relations Officers (PROs) of the Service to adopt strategic and impactful communication in promoting ongoing reforms, strengthening institutional credibility and sustaining public trust. Adeniyi gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public…
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One killed, two injured as troops rescue 48 kidnap victims in Zamfara
…foil terrorists’ abduction attempt By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos One civilian was killed and two others sustained gunshot wounds when terrorists attacked Magami village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, before troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 48 kidnapped residents. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, when…
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APC unveils national campaign council for Osun governorship poll
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of its National Campaign Council and specialised sub-committees for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The announcement was contained in a press statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, July 26, 2026, by the party’s National Publicity Secretary,…
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NDLEA intercepts ₦10bn cocaine, loud, opioids at Lagos ports, arrests drug kingpin
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over ₦10 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and Apapa Seaport in Lagos, while dismantling drug trafficking syndicates with the arrest of suspected kingpins involved in attempts to smuggle cocaine and other narcotics to the United…
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Customs PR conference bridges academia, industry to groom future communication professionals
…Students Gain Practical Mentorship, Real-World Experience By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic communication by exposing students and young public relations practitioners to practical industry experience through mentorship and professional engagement at its Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The conference, held on Thursday,…
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Police debunk reports of IGP’s ‘shoot-on-sight’ order
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted reports alleging that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordered officers to “shoot anyone with illegal firearms,” describing the claim as false and a gross misrepresentation of his remarks during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State. The Force maintained that the…
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Man, 50 arrested for allegedly defiling 11-Year-Old Girl
…As Police Nab 15 Others in Ogun Crackdown By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos A 50-year-old man has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl, while 15 other suspects were apprehended for offences ranging from illegal petroleum product dealings and vandalism to burglary, theft and receiving stolen property in a…
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Customs Unveils Strategic Communication Plan to Deepen Public Trust, Boost Trade Facilitation
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a strategic communication framework aimed at strengthening public trust, enhancing compliance and supporting trade facilitation as part of efforts to drive its ongoing reforms and improve service delivery. The initiative was the focus of a strategic communication conference held in Port Harcourt on June…
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Motor Boy Killed, Two Injured as Separate Kara Bridge Crashes Trigger Massive Gridlock
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos A motor boy was killed while two other persons sustained injuries in two separate road crashes on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Friday, causing massive traffic gridlock and prompting emergency agencies to divert motorists to alternative routes. The crashes, which occurred on both…
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Obasanjo alleges Atiku gave Na’Abba ₦5m to impeach him
…as Presidency accuses Ex-VP of U.S. lobbying against Tinubu By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar provided ₦5 million to the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, to finance an attempt to impeach him during his first term in office. Obasanjo made the…
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