Category: News
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SCHOLAR URGES POSITIVE USE OF SILENCE TO DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
Silence can be a powerful tool for communication and social transformation, according to the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Prof. Okechukwu Onuchuku. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 International Conference of the Pragmatics Association of Nigeria (PrAN) in Port Harcourt, the Vice Chancellor, represented by Prof. Kingdom Orji, encouraged scholars…
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CUSTOMS LEADERSHIP NEEDS MORE THAN DIGITAL SKILLS — SEREC
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says digital skills alone are not enough for leadership roles in the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the centre, future leadership must balance technological competence with integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards to ensure effective service delivery and public trust. SEREC also notes that customs leadership requires broader…
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TAX OMBUD PUSHES FOR END TO MULTIPLE TAXATION, SEEKS HARMONISED REVENUE SYSTEM
Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud says work is ongoing to address the issue of multiple taxation through closer coordination with revenue authorities across all levels of government. According to the office, the Joint Revenue Board is working to harmonise tax administration between federal, state and local government structures to reduce duplication and improve efficiency…
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COAS URGES BANKS TO HELP DISRUPT TERRORISM FINANCING, ANNOUNCES HOUSING PARTNERSHIP FOR TROOPS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigeria’s banking sector to intensify efforts aimed at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows linked to insecurity. He made the call in Abuja while receiving the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA), stressing the need for stronger financial monitoring and…
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STAKEHOLDERS LINK BAD ROADS TO RISING SECURITY RISKS ON EDO HIGHWAYS
Stakeholders and road users in Edo State say the poor condition of major federal highways is contributing to security risks, including kidnapping and armed robbery incidents along key routes. Transport operators on corridors such as Benin-Auchi and Benin-Ore say damaged road sections often slow down traffic and create congestion, leaving travellers more exposed during long…
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COAS: MISINFORMATION NOW A MAJOR SECURITY THREAT, CALLS FOR STRONGER MILITARY-MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has described misinformation and hostile propaganda as growing security threats, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between the military and the media. Speaking at the Directorate of Army Public Relations Combined First and Second Quarters Media Workshop 2026 in Abuja, the Army Chief said modern adversaries…
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KANO REPORTS AGRICULTURAL GAINS, FOOD SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS IN THREE YEARS
Kano State says it has recorded significant progress in agriculture and food security over the past three years through investments in irrigation, mechanisation, farmer support programmes, and livestock development. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Danjuma Mahmud, said the state has developed a comprehensive farmers’ database…
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FCT FA EXTENDS DIVISION ONE LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO JUNE 19
Football clubs preparing for the 2025/2026 FCT FA Division One League now have extra time to complete their registration. The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has extended the registration deadline from May 30 to June 19. According to the association, the extension is intended to give clubs additional time to complete their payments…
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TRAIN TRAGEDY IN DELTA STATE: WARRI-ITAKPE SERVICE DERAILS, 4 DEAD, 24 OTHERS INJURED
The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, when four coaches of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service derailed near Agbor in Delta State, causing panic among hundreds of passengers onboard. According to the Federal Ministry of Transportation, a total of 482 people — including 442 passengers and 40 crew members — were on the train at the…
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VP SHETTIMA COMMISSIONS EFCC EKITI OFFICE, PLEDGES STRONGER BACKING FOR ANTI-GRAFT WAR
The EFCC brings anti-corruption services closer to the people of Ekiti and Ondo states with the inauguration of its new Ekiti Zonal Directorate. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, vice president Shettima said the facility represents a strategic investment in Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive and aligns with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He highlighted some of…
