Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to immediately commission an independent audit of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) infrastructure following widespread technical disruptions during the 2025 exercise. Hon. Kalu made the call in Abuja on Sunday, stressing the need for
In a proactive move to enhance the welfare and operational readiness of its personnel, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has partnered with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) to train its officers and men in first aid and emergency response techniques. The training, which commenced at key commands across the country, is designed to equip
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, have successfully intercepted a vehicle suspected to be carrying materials linked to an improvised explosive device (IED) along with a significant quantity of mercury—raising fresh security and environmental concerns at Nigeria’s western land border. Acting on credible intelligence, Customs officers on patrol flagged down a
The Gateway Games 2024 officially commenced today in Ogun State with a grand opening ceremony that brought together a distinguished gathering of national leaders, state governors, federal ministers, sports icons, and revered traditional rulers—all united in celebration of youth, unity, and excellence through sports. Held in a charged and jubilant atmosphere, the opening ceremony marked
The Customs Area Controller of Ogun I Command, Comptroller James Ojo, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to facilitating seamless and legitimate trade along the Idiroko-Igolo corridor, a key trade route connecting Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement held at the Idiroko Border Post, Comptroller Ojo emphasized the command’s
In a renewed effort to curb illicit trade and protect Nigeria’s economic interests, Comptroller Muhammed Shuaibu has intensified intelligence-driven operations targeted at dismantling smuggling networks within his area of command. Under his leadership, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has adopted a more strategic and intelligence-based approach, leveraging actionable data, surveillance, and inter-agency collaboration to intercept
Nigerian public health professionals have sounded the alarm over the widely practised but unhealthy habit of sharing bath towels among family members, cautioning that it could facilitate the transmission of infectious diseases within households. According to medical experts, what many consider a harmless or convenient practice is, in reality, a silent conduit for the spread
Widows of fallen Nigerian soldiers have raised alarm over what they describe as widespread neglect, bureaucratic frustration, and disturbing cases of sexual harassment in their struggle to access the entitlements of their late husbands. The grieving women, some of whom have waited years for support, are now calling on the Federal Government and military authorities
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing war against terrorism and banditry, rescuing 146 abducted persons and neutralizing several terrorists during recent operations across the northern region of the country. The coordinated operations, which spanned across key flashpoints in Zamfara, Sokoto, and Borno States, were aimed at dismantling
Yola, Adamawa State — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, founder of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), has emphasized the transformative power of education as he addressed the university’s graduating Class of 2025. In his speech, Atiku described education as the ultimate game changer, urging graduates to cultivate patience and courage as essential virtues for
