Day: April 15, 2025

“Your sacrifices are etched in our nation’s history” – CAS to troops in Maiduguri

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

“Your sacrifices are etched in our nation’s history” – CAS to troops in Maiduguri The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS),Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has applauded the bravery and resilience of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel during a visit to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri. Addressing troops on the frontline, the CAS stated, “Your sacrifices are etched in the history of this nation, and in the hearts of millions who sleep safer because of your vigilance.” He reaffirmed the importance of airpower in neutralizing threats and…

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TCIPC Customs Reassures Zero Tolerance for Corruption

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

TCIPC Customs Reassures Zero Tolerance for Corruption The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island Port Command (TCIPC), has reiterated its unwavering commitment to integrity and professionalism at a one day lecture organised by the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the NCS, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Lagos Office, ICPC Lagos. The lecture which held on Friday, 11 April 2025, was attended by Deputy Controllers (DC’s), Assistant Controllers (AC’s), and heads of key units including, Valuation, Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU), Post Clearance…

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ICPC Urges Tech-Driven, Tactical Shift in Anti-Corruption Fight as Financial Crimes Evolve

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

ICPC Urges Tech-Driven, Tactical Shift in Anti-Corruption Fight as Financial Crimes Evolve ICPC has called for more tactical and technology-driven approaches to combat corruption as financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated. This appeal was made on Monday during a high-level engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Team in Abuja. The IMF delegation, in Nigeria at the invitation of the Federal Government, met with ICPC officials to assess progress on anti-corruption reforms and governance measures as part of its annual economic review. Representing the Commission, ICPC Secretary Mr.…

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CAS Cautions Against Encroachment on NAF Lands

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has cautioned institutions and communities located around NAF Bases nationwide to desist from illegal and wanton encroachment on NAF lands in view of its consequences on national security. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet detailed this in a statement issued to Defence Correspondents He said “The CAS stated this recently while on a visit to the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia at Government House, Makurdi to discuss issues related to encroachment on NAF land by neighbouring…

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POLICE TO COMMENCE TRAINING FOR 10,000 NEW RECRUITS NATIONWIDE

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

POLICE TO COMMENCE TRAINING FOR 10,000 NEW RECRUITS NATIONWIDE As IGP Charges Recruits on Police Reforms, Ethics and Professional Conduct The Nigeria Police Force will commence training exercises for 10,000 new police recruits nationwide tomorrow April 12th, 2025. The intensive training program, designed to equip the new recruits with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively serve and protect their communities, will begin at various police colleges and training schools across the nation. In preparation for the resumption, the Force Headquarters held an orientation ceremony for the Commandants and Directing…

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Niger State Government receives the seventeen (17) kidnapped victims Rescued

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Niger State Government receives the seventeen (17) kidnapped victims rescued in Kaduna State, who were abducted on 3rd March, 2025 at Loto Village, via Kuchi Sarkin-Pawa, Niger State The rescued victims were received by the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Com. Yakubu Garba with other State Government functionaries at the State Police Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura Minna today 11th April, 2025

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NIGERIAN ARMY IS A SECULAR PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTION THAT UPHOLDS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR ALL PERSONNEL

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The Nigerian Army has been notified of a misleading viral report suggesting that the NA only runs a School of Islamic Affairs, ignoring other faith. The viral report also made futile effort to portray the NA as exclusively encouraging religious bigotry among its personnel. Considering the gravity of this falsehood, the NA wishes to categorically state that this propaganda in its entirety is dead on arrival as it clearly does not reflect the values of our esteemed institution. The Nigerian Army is a secular organization that upholds the principle of…

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INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE OPERATIVES NEUTRALIZE 4 KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER 18 RIFLES, 192 LIVE AMMUNITION OF VARIOUS CALIBRES

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE OPERATIVES NEUTRALIZE 4 KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER 18 RIFLES, 192 LIVE AMMUNITION OF VARIOUS CALIBRES. The Nigeria Police Force in its quest to sustain the tempo on the fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry, has again recorded significant successes across the country. The Police operatives attached to Delta State Command, on the 10th of April, 2025, in a sting operation on the activities of kidnappers within the state arrested one Abubakar Usman ‘m’ AKA Shehu, who was identified as the leader of a deadly…

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PDP Governors Forum Moves to Supreme Court Over State of Emergency Law Interpretation

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

PDP Governors Forum Moves to Supreme Court Over State of Emergency Law Interpretation Ibadan, Oyo State – A crucial meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum in Ibadan yesterday concluded with a significant resolution: the forum will approach the Supreme Court to seek a definitive interpretation of the provisions governing the declaration of a state of emergency in Nigeria. Sources within the forum confirmed that the governors, who convened at the Oyo State Government House, engaged in extensive deliberations focusing on the current legal framework surrounding states of…

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OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA: A PRIESTLY FAILURE IN GOVERNANCE AND MORAL DUTY

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA: A PRIESTLY FAILURE IN GOVERNANCE AND MORAL DUTY Dear Rev. Fr. Iormem @HyacinthAlia I write this letter with a deep sense of sorrow—not just for the people of Benue State, but for the body of Christ to which you once solemnly pledged your life. Your recent statement, through your Chief Press Secretary @tersoo_kula, warning Mr. @PeterObi or any prominent figure against visiting IDP camps in Benue State for “security reasons,” is not only disgraceful but profoundly revealing. It speaks volumes—not about the risks of…

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WELFARE OF OUR PERSONNEL REMAINS TOP PRIORITY, SAYS CAS AS HE COMMISSIONS PROJECTS IN NAF BASE KANO

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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, declaring it “non-negotiable” as he commissioned nine newly renovated accommodation blocks at NAF Base, Kano. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, yesterday, 15 February 2025, Air Marshal Abubakar highlighted the significance of the project, noting that the renovated blocks had previously been among the most dilapidated structures on the Kano Base, having gone without renovation since its establishment. Recognizing the urgent need for improved living conditions, the…

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PRESIDENCY DISCLAIMS 2027 CAMPAIGN BILLBOARDS NATIONWIDE

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

PRESIDENCY DISCLAIMS 2027 CAMPAIGN BILLBOARDS NATIONWIDE The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular. While President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima greatly appreciate their teeming and loyal supporters across the country for their enthusiasm and continuing support, the two…

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