President Ahmed Tinubu BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS A deadly confrontation between troops and insurgents has left several soldiers and terrorists dead following a coordinated attack on a military base in Borno State.The Defence Headquarters confirmed that the attack targeted the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh in the early hoursContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’, has intensified its fight against wildlife trafficking with the interception of live pangolins along the Kano–Takai–Jigawa corridor.According to a statement by the Unit’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Mohammad Balarabe, the latest seizure occurred on March 26Continue Reading
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) have unveiled a results-driven reform agenda aimed at eliminating long-standing bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and boosting trade efficiency.The initiative, launched during a three-day operational workshop in Apapa, signals a decisive shift from policy formulation to real-time implementation,Continue Reading
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara ‘mni’ The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has congratulated the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) on its 75th anniversary, describing the milestone as a powerful symbol of resilience, credibility, and excellence in Nigeria’s public broadcasting landscape.In a statementContinue Reading
Seven of the 14 worshippers abducted during a deadly attack on two churches in Kaduna State have been rescued, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Monday. The victims were freed in a joint operation involving the police, the Nigerian Army, and the Department of State Services. According to police spokespersonContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Healthcare services across Nigeria face fresh disruption as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced a nationwide strike today, April 7, 2026, over unpaid allowances and unresolved welfare issues. The industrial action is expected to impact federal and state-owned hospitals, raising concerns about access to medicalContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government has earmarked N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for “Electoral Adjudication and Post-Election Provision,” signalling a significant financial commitment to handling disputes and obligations that typically follow Nigeria’s elections. The provision, contained in the House of Representatives Order Paper of March 31, 2026, formsContinue Reading
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has called on Christians to use the Easter celebration as a time for deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and recommitment to national service.In his Easter message, Mobereola emphasized that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolize sacrifice,Continue Reading
Chief Emeka Chukwumalu BY GODWIN OBI The Executive Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Apapa Chapter, Hon. Emeka Chukwumalu, has delivered a powerful Easter message, urging maritime stakeholders and Nigerians to embrace forgiveness, love, and tolerance as Christians mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.DrawingContinue Reading
A coordinated counter-offensive by security forces in Zamfara State has led to the killing of scores of suspected bandits, including the son of a notorious kingpin, during a fierce gun battle in Tsafe Local Government Area. Security sources said the confrontation began late on Saturday when armed bandits attacked membersContinue Reading