53 h. ago Bandits Kill 17 Customs, Police Personnel, Mourners In Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau

Suspected bandits have killed about 17 persons including Customs, Police personnel and mourners in Kebbi, Zamfara and Plateau states. In the Kebbi incident, the bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa group, killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a local at Bachaka border in Argungu local government area of Kebbi State. […]

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3 d. ago NAF airstrikes decimate terrorist hideouts, kill scores in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said its fighter jets carried out airstrikes that killed several terrorists and destroyed their weapons, hideouts, and vehicles in Borno State. According to NAF, the operations, which targeted terrorist strongholds at Warawara (near Wajiroko) and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains, dealt a severe blow to insurgent activities in the Read More

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4 d. ago Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

…Ndume expresses concerns, calls for FG’s decisive action The Cameroonian Ministry of Defence (CNA) reveals that the attack by Boko read more Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

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4 d. ago Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two Customs Officers, One Villager In Kebbi

At least two yet to be identified customs officers, including a villager have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists at Bachaka, a border community in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Confirming the horrible incident to newsmen on Wednesday, Spokesman for Kebbi State Police Command, Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed that the criminal […] The post Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two Customs Officers, One Villager In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi

Tribune Online Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has charged officers and men of the Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigerian Customs Service to redouble their efforts in putting an end to the activities and menace of die-hard smugglers in the Kebbi State Area Command. Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Aviation workers may disrupt flight Monday, allege assault by Customs

Aviation unions have threatened to close airports nationwide starting March 31 if a customs officer who assaulted the director of aviation security at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is not removed. In a statement signed on Monday by Ocheme Aba, Frances Akinjole, and Abdul Rasaq Saidu, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, the Read More

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6 d. ago Aviation unions threaten nationwide shutdown over assault by customs officers

By Chinelo Obogo   Aviation unions have threatened to withdraw their services from airports across the country on March 31, 2025, unless the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) addresses the physical assault by Customs officers on members of staff of the Authority. The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior […] The post Aviation unions threaten nationwide shutdown over assault by customs officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Aviation unions threaten nationwide airport shutdown over Customs officers’ assault

By Chinelo Obogo    Aviation unions have threatened to withdraw their services from airports across the country on March 31, 2025, unless the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) addresses the physical assault by Customs officers on members of staff of the Authority.   The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services […] The post Aviation unions threaten nationwide airport shutdown over Customs officers’ assault appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insurgency: NAF airstrikes kill terrorists, destroy hideouts in Borno

Tribune Online Insurgency: NAF airstrikes kill terrorists, destroy hideouts in Borno According to the statement, "the precision airstrikes, conducted over the weekend, resulted in the neutralization of multiple terrorists and the destruction of 3 gun trucks, significantly disrupting terrorist activities in the region. Insurgency: NAF airstrikes kill terrorists, destroy hideouts in Borno Tribune Online

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6 d. ago NAF Airstrikes Destroy 3 Terrorists’ Gun Trucks, Kill Fighters In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on a terrorist’s enclave north of Chiralia within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle destroyed three gun trucks and killed many terrorists fighters. A statement by the Deputy NAF Spokesman Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes conducted over […]

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7 d. ago NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ramped up its counter-insurgency operations in Borno State, launching a series of precision airstrikes read more NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

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8 d. ago PHOTOS: Customs, others destroy expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and other regulatory bodies, has intensified efforts to eliminate harmful pharmaceuticals from circulation. This is as a large-scale destruction exercise took place at a dumpsite in Epe, Lagos, on Friday. A statement shared on X on Sunday disclosed that this marks Read More

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9 d. ago $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton intercepted at Abuja airport

A sum of $193,000 cash concealed in a carton of yoghurt has been intercepted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Nigeria Customs Service. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Friday, said the cash was discovered by officers of the Federal Capital Territory Command. He Read More

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9 d. ago Joint Task Force neutralises 2 suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Dandi LGA of Kebbi 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Joint Task Force of security operatives in Kebbi State has neutralized two suspected Lakurawa bandits, while several others escaped with injuries, during a successful operation in Rubin Bisa and Fana Villages, Dandi Local Government Area.   The operation, carried out, was based on credible intelligence and surveillance reports. […] The post Joint Task Force neutralises 2 suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Dandi LGA of Kebbi  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soldiers arrest 2 notorious terrorists, kill scores, hand over 75 rehabilitated others to Borno govt

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says soldiers fighting the counter-insurgency war have arrested two notorious terrorists on its watch list and one Shehu Bagiwaye, a gunrunner. They were arrested in Gudu and Gusau local government areas of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The DHQ also said that a total of 75 terrorists, who […] The post Soldiers arrest 2 notorious terrorists, kill scores, hand over 75 rehabilitated others to Borno govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Security Forces Rescue 84 Captives, Kill 3 Terrorists In Katsina

Security forces have successfully rescued 84 captives and neutralised three terrorists in a daring joint military operation conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu announced this in a statement where he said the operation was carried out by troops of […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordonation Centre Operation Fansan, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullah. Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims Tribune Online

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1 week ago Troops Kill 10 Terrorists, Rescue 101 Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed 10 terrorists and rescued 101 kidnap victims in Katsina and Zamfara States. The operations which were carried out between March 17 and 18, also led to the killing of 10 terrorists in the Faru District of Maradun local government […]

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1 week ago Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly attack on a military base in Chetima Wango, read more Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

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2 w. ago Customs names Remi Tinubu grand patron of volleyball tournament

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Following preparations to commence the long-awaited African Volleyball Tournament in April 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service has named the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as the Grand Patron of the upcoming female volleyball tournament. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this announcement when he officially visited the First Lady at her […] The post Customs names Remi Tinubu grand patron of volleyball tournament appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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