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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Command and the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command have resolved to strengthen institutional partnerships, enhance operational efficiency, and promote a safer maritime domain conducive to national economic growth. The decision was taken when the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller M. Muazu, paid a familiarisation and courtesy visit to the Commissioner… The post Port Police, Customs To Promote Safer Maritime Domain appeared first on New Telegraph.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday assured that the 10th Assembly will engage the Senate and 36 state houses of Assembly to conclude work on the constitutional review process and passage of the state police and reserved seats for women bills. He also proposed a focused 100-day legislative programme, prioritising… The post Reps To Conclude Passage Of State Police, Women Reserved Seats Bills appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Conveners of the Benue Strategic Alliance for Tinubu 2027 on Monday approved the appointment of Chief Akange Audu as Director-General of the organisation. Chief Audu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Benue North West, is a retired Permanent Secretary of Internal Affairs in Benue State. According to a statement issued by the Publicity… The post 2027: Benue Strategic Alliance For Tinubu Appoints Audu As DG appeared first on New Telegraph.

Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, is set to host the 2026 Unity Football Tournament, an inter-community sporting competition designed to promote peace, unity, mutual understanding, healthy competition, youth development, and sustainable relationships among its host and catchment communities. Group Head, Social Performance, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr Wakeel Olayiwola, said the tournament represents another significant platform… The post Dangote Cement Hosts Football Tournament To Promote Inter-Community Unity appeared first on New Telegraph.

Ten contractors have submitted bids for the construction of two roads in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), as the council opened the bidding process on Monday, October 12, under a Lagos State-wide infrastructure initiative. The projects cover Temple Roads in Gbirinmi and Ile Ogbo Road in the Abule Egba axis. The exercise, held at… The post 10 Contractors Jostle As Rosiji Opens Bids For Community Roads appeared first on New Telegraph.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, as a trusted political adviser whose wisdom and counsel have helped him navigate the challenges of governance. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile,… The post Sanwo-Olu Hails Olusi’s Wisdom, Political Counsel At 90 appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A ’, has intercepted three live pangolins from being smuggled out of the country. The unit’s Public Relations Officer Hussein Abdulahi noted that the official of the command seized the animals during an early morning operation near the Oyo Dam in Igbo-Ora, Ogun State. According to… The post Customs Seizes 3 Live Pangolins From Trafficker At Ogun Border appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Managing Director of the Sokoto State Media Corporation (SSMC), Alhaji Labaran Lumo Dundaye, Sardaunan Dundaye, has appealed to the Federal Government, State Governments and the National Assembly to spell out the responsibilities of traditional institutions in the amended national constitution. According to Dundaye, traditional rulers are playing a very good role in national affairs… The post FG Urged To Include Traditional Rulers’ Roles In Constitution appeared first on New Telegraph.

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has delivered a thought-provoking lead paper outlining practical strategies for addressing the persistent security challenges confronting Nigeria and other African countries, drawing from the experiences of rural communities in Plateau State to underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive, context-sensitive approach to crisis management and conflict resolution. Mutfwang… The post Mutfwang Stimulates Insightful Security Discourse At NISS appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers and recovered forearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons. According to the Oyo state Police Public Relations Officer Olayinka Ayanlade, the arrest followed a five-week intelligence-gathering operation and sustained manhunt that smoked them out from their hideout in Ibadan in the early hours of Saturday,… The post Oyo Police Arrest Six Suspected Armed Robbers appeared first on New Telegraph.

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