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*New CAC warns against delays, illicit trade The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command generated ₦302,952,570,769.24 in October 2026, representing an increase of ₦20,161,430,521.84 over the ₦282,791,140,247.40 recorded in September 2026.  This was contained in a statement signed by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Apapa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, dated Thursday  November 5,  2026 This represents a month-on-month growth of approximately 7.13 per cent. The October collection marks another significant revenue performance above the ₦300 billion threshold, following the Command’s record-breaking collection of over ₦323 billion in July 2026.  The performance reflects the Command’s continued drive to strengthen revenue generation while facilitating legitimate trade under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, who assumed duty on 29 September 2026. Since assuming office, Comptroller ...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, warned President Bola Tinubu against what he described as attempts to undermine opposition parties and truncate democracy through alleged state-sponsored protests, intimidation and misuse of security agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank, who expressed concerns over the growing political tension following the alleged disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign activities in Sokoto State, said the use of sponsored protesters and security operatives against opposition parties could threaten Nigeria's democratic process. He spoke against the backdrop of allegations by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, that the Sokoto State Government and the Department of State Services (DSS) were working to frustrate the party's planned campaign rally in the state. Atiku, who addressed journalists in Abu...

*Lauds Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, for Appointment and Confidence Reposed in Her *Calls on Nigerians to Support Tinubu’s Bid for Another Four Years in Office The newly appointed National General Secretary of the Iyaloja-General Movement for Renewed Hope Alliance (IGM), Chief Mrs. Obiageli Okwubanego, has pledged to spearhead extensive grassroots mobilisation and strengthen the Movement’s nationwide structures in pursuit of its objective of mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Chief Mrs. Okwubanego gave the assurance following her appointment by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, describing the appointment as a significant demonstration of confidence in her leadership capacity, administrative experience and commitment to service. Expressing profound appreciation to the Iyaloja-General for the opportunity to ...

The Tinubu Health Sector Practitioners Alliance (TIHSEPA) has vowed to mobilise healthcare workers across the country to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. The National Coordinator of the group, Dr Ogechi Lokpobiri, said the alliance would intensify its engagement with medical professionals and other stakeholders following the President's campaign launch in Kaduna State. Lokpobiri, who congratulated Tinubu on the event, described the turnout as encouraging, saying it had renewed the group's determination to expand its political mobilisation activities nationwide. She said TIHSEPA would reach stakeholders in primary and secondary healthcare institutions, as well as other healthcare professionals, to promote the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. The coordinator said the group was targeting substantial support from the health sector and would work closely with practitioners to communicate the administration's health policies and in...

*Seeks US, UK, EU intervention Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general election, declaring that Nigerians will not accept results that do not reflect their votes. Frank, who made the remarks in a statement in Abuja, expressed concern over allegations of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated names and photographs in the national voter register, describing them as issues requiring urgent investigation. He urged INEC to verify questionable entries, establish the facts and explain transparently how the register was compiled. “This discovery of INEC using AI-generated voters’ register is a clear indication of a rigging plot,” he said. Frank warned that any attempt to manipulate the election could have serious consequences for national stability. “President Tinubu and INEC shoul...

More than 1,000 swimmers from 32 African countries are expected in Abuja for the first African Invitational Swimming Championship, scheduled to hold from December 14 to 20, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The championship, organised in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is being organised in collaboration with Africa Aquatics, the continental governing body for aquatic sports, and the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), with a focus on youth empowerment, sporting development and continental cooperation. The competition will feature male and female swimmers aged between 14 and 18 years, competing in about 32 events, as organisers seek to provide young athletes with an international platform to showcase their talents and gain competitive experience. Speaking at a press conference, OSMA President, retired Major General Maikano Abdullahi, said the decision to organise the championship in honour of Tinubu was influenced by what he described as the Pre...