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FG targets 2026 for full implementation of single window policy at ports
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to implement the National Single Window (NSW) policy at the nation’s ports by 2026 as part of measures to enhance efficiency, transparency, and trade competitiveness. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Thursday during the second meeting of the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
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Boko Haram: Nigeria cannot allow 2009 crisis to persist, Tinubu says
Orders service chiefs to end terrorism By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria must bring an end to the Boko Haram insurgency and other forms of insecurity that have plagued the country since 2009, warning that his administration will no longer tolerate excuses from the military. Speaking at the Presidential Villa on Thursday during the decoration…
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Tinubu tasks new service chiefs on innovation, courage in tackling security threats
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to demonstrate innovation, courage and patriotism in confronting terrorism and emerging security challenges across the country. Speaking on Thursday at the decoration ceremony held at the State House in Abuja, the president said the event symbolized a renewed national commitment to achieving lasting peace and security.…
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AVM Aneke pledges proactive air operations against insurgents
By Kunle Sanni – The newly confirmed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has pledged to build a versatile, disciplined, and technologically advanced Nigerian Air Force (NAF) capable of keeping insurgents “running without time to plan or strike.” Speaking during his confirmation by the National Assembly on October 29, 2025, AVM Aneke said his…
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Tinubu celebrates NASENI boss Halilu at 35, Alhaja Adiat at 80
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two prominent Nigerians — Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and Alhaja Adiat Durorike Jokotade Subair, popularly known as Iya Sunnah — on their birthdays. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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New defence chief Oluyede reflects on challenges faced as COAS
By Kunle Sanni – The newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has described his tenure as Chief of Army Staff as one of the most challenging periods of his military career. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Oluyede reflected on the difficulties he faced while leading the Nigerian Army and the lessons he drew from…
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EXCLUSIVE: Maryam Sanda’s presidential pardon commuted to 12 years in prison
Following the public backlash that trailed the recent presidential pardon list, the federal government has reviewed and commuted the clemency earlier granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted for the murder of her husband, Bilyamin Mohammed Bello, in 2017. According to exclusive findings by WESTERN POST, Sanda will now serve a 12-year prison sentence instead of benefiting from a full…
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Tinubu orders removal of convicted criminals from presidential pardon list
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has directed that individuals convicted of kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms be removed from the list of beneficiaries under the federal government’s prerogative of mercy. The directive was announced on Wednesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According…
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Newly appointed Service Chiefs arrive Senate for screening
The newly appointed Service Chiefs have arrived at the National Assembly Complex for their screening by the Senate. They arrived at the NASS Complex around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by other senior military officers. The Senate had on Tuesday rescheduled the screening to Wednesday, October 29, reversing its earlier plan to hold the exercise next week. The announcement…
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Tinubu seeks House approval for newly appointed service chiefs
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting confirmation of the newly appointed service chiefs. According to a post on X by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Wednesday, the letter was read during plenary, where President Tinubu asked the lawmakers to approve the appointments in line with constitutional provisions. On October 24,…
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