Tag: News
JOINT SECURITY FORCES FOIL TERRORIST ATTEMPTS IN KOFA, DAMBOA; NORMALCY RESTORED
Maiduguri, Nigeria — 16 March 2026 The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that joint security operatives successfully repelled attempted infiltrations by suspected terrorists in parts of Maiduguri and Damboa Local Government Area. According to the Command, the incidents followed widespread reports of sporadic gunshots and explosions which caused public concern. Preliminary investigations revealed that…
INFORMATION MINISTER ENGAGES NIGERIAN MEDIA PRACTITIONERS, SOCIAL INFLUENCERS IN LONDON
London, United Kingdom — 16 March 2026 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has engaged Nigerian media practitioners and social media influencers in London, urging them to support national development by highlighting the gains of ongoing government reforms. The engagement, which took place at a private dinner ahead of the planned State…
FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CARE FOLLOWING COMPLEX DELIVERY AT FMC ABEOKUTA
Abeokuta, Nigeria — 16 March 2026 The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country following the successful management of a complex delivery at the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta. The case, which required the coordinated efforts of a team of medical specialists, highlighted the importance of well-equipped…
CUSTOMS HONOURS DCG NNADI, ACG EGWU AT CEREMONIAL PULLING-OUT PARADE
Abuja, Nigeria — 13 March 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured retiring Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Dera Nnadi, and Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Kingsley Egwu, with a ceremonial Pulling-Out Parade in recognition of their decades of dedicated service to the nation. The colourful ceremony was held at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff…
PRESIDENT TINUBU HOSTS MEDIA EXECUTIVES TO INTERFAITH BREAKING OF FAST AT STATE HOUSE
Abuja, Nigeria — 16 March 2026 The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Monday hosted media executives, members of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Guild of Editors to an interfaith breaking of fast marking both Ramadan and Lent at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential…
NNPC MEDICAL SERVICES ENCOURAGES WOMEN TO PRIORITIZE REGULAR GYNAECOLOGICAL CHECK-UPS
Abuja, Nigeria — March 2026 Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Medical Services has urged women across the country to prioritize their health by undergoing regular gynaecological check-ups, emphasizing that early detection of health issues can significantly improve long-term wellbeing. The organization noted that routine screenings play a vital role in identifying potential health concerns…
PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS RENEWED HOPE AMBASSADORS TO DISTRIBUTE RICE NATIONWIDE DURING RAMADAN AND LENT
Abuja, Nigeria — 16 March 2026 The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to commence the nationwide distribution of rice to vulnerable Nigerians as part of humanitarian support during the sacred seasons of Ramadan and Lent. The initiative, which is aimed at providing…
COAS HOSTS SOLDIERS INTERFAITH BREAKING OF FAST, COMMENDS FRONTLINE TROOPS
Abuja, Nigeria — 14 March 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their bravery, resilience, and unwavering dedication in the fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and other security threats across the country. He gave the commendation on Saturday, 14 March 2026, while hosting…
NIGERIAN, EGYPTIAN ARMIES ADVANCE MILITARY COOPERATION TO ADDRESS EMERGING SECURITY CHALLENGES
Abuja, Nigeria — March 12, 2026 The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to strengthening military partnerships with friendly nations, particularly in advanced professional training aimed at tackling evolving security threats. This was emphasized by the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, during a courtesy visit by the Egyptian Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Mohammed Ibrahim,…
FEDERAL GOVT LAUDS UNDP, SEEKS CLOSER COLLABORATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
Abuja, Nigeria — March 13, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the United Nations Development Programme for its sustained efforts in promoting socio-economic development across the country and has expressed interest in strengthening collaborative initiatives to accelerate national development goals. Speaking during a recent engagement, government officials highlighted the UNDP’s role in supporting…