National Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/national/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:20:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 National Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/national/ 32 32 42672738 Customs Arraigns 3 Over Alleged Trafficking of Endangered Wildlife in Kano https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/16/customs-arraigns-over-alleged/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:20:10 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203362 Customs Arraigns 3 Over Alleged Trafficking of Endangered Wildlife in Kano The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has arraigned three men before the Federal High Court in Kano over alleged illegal possession and trafficking of endangered wildlife species. The defendants, Nasib Ahmed, Surajo Abdullahi and Mustapha Abdullahi, were arraigned on a two-count amended […]

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]]> 203362 When Institutions Bully: Reflections on MNI vs MNIPR in NIPSS By Adegbite Anuoluwapo Rafat https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/when-institutions-bully/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:22:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203317 When Institutions Bully: Reflections on MNI vs MNIPR in NIPSS By Adegbite Anuoluwapo Rafat When I first saw the title MNI vs MNIPR in NIPSS by Yushau A. Shuaib, I expected a rigid, technical book—one of those institutional texts filled with policies, procedures and acronyms that require slow, careful reading. I did not even know […]

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]]> 203317 PHOTO: Troops Rescue 10 Abducted Victims as Terrorists Flee in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/photo-troops-rescue-abducted/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:06:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203311 Troops Rescue 10 Abducted Victims as Terrorists Flee in Katsina Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 civilians abducted by armed terrorists in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. The victims were rescued on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following a swift military operation launched after reports of the abduction of residents […]

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]]> 203311 OPHK Troops Neutralised 1,106 Terrorists, Recovered 24,409 Ammunition Under Gen. Abubakar’s Command https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/ophk-troops-neutralised/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:53:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203307 OPHK Troops Neutralised 1,106 Terrorists, Recovered 24,409 Ammunition Under Gen. Abubakar’s Command The outgoing Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, says troops neutralised more than 1,106 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during his tenure, including several high-profile commanders operating across the North-East. Abubakar made the […]

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]]> 203307 NAF Receives 5 New Helicopters to Boost Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Banditry Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/naf-receives-new-helicopters/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203299 NAF Receives 5 New Helicopters to Boost Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Banditry Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to tackle evolving security threats. The newly acquired platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters […]

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]]> 203299 Dangote Truck Drivers Raise Alarm Over Harassment by New Retail Investors After Refinery IPO Launch https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/dangote-truck-drivers-raise/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:55:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203269 Dangote Truck Drivers Raise Alarm Over Harassment by New Retail Investors After Refinery IPO Launch Truck drivers working for the Dangote Group have raised concerns over what they describe as incessant harassment from newly minted retail investors following the launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering (IPO). In a video translated […]

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]]> 203269 INEC Chairman Amupitan to Deliver Keynote Address at GOCOP 2026 Conference https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/inec-chairman-amupitan-deliver/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:38:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203268 INEC Chairman Amupitan to Deliver Keynote Address at GOCOP 2026 Conference The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is set to deliver the keynote address at the 10th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Lagos. The conference, themed “2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency […]

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]]> 203268 Customs Spends N70bn on CSR Projects Nationwide in Two Years – Adeniyi https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/customs-spends-csr-projects/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:23:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203176 Customs Spends N70bn on CSR Projects Nationwide in Two Years – Adeniyi The Nigeria Customs Service has spent more than N70bn on corporate social responsibility projects across the country in less than two years, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed. Adeniyi made the disclosure on Monday in Modakeke, Osun State, while speaking with journalists […]

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]]> 203176 Senator Buba Submits Self to DSS, Police, DIA for Probe into Banditry, Terrorism Financing Allegations https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/dss-buba-submits-banditry-dia/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:18:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203168 Senator Buba Submits Self to DSS, Police, DIA for Probe into Banditry, Terrorism Financing Allegations Senator Shehu Buba Umar has voluntarily submitted himself to the Department of State Services (DSS), Police and Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for investigation over allegations linking him to banditry, terrorism financing, kidnapping and other violent crimes. Umar, who represents Bauchi […]

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]]> 203168 Troops eliminate scores of Lakurawa terrorists, recover  machine gun, rifles in Kebbi https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/troops-eliminate-scores-4/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:24:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203155 Troops eliminate scores of Lakurawa terrorists, recover  machine gun, rifles in Kebbi Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated several suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, motorcycles and other combat items during an offensive operation in Arewa Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operation was conducted as part of ongoing […]

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]]> 203155 Atiku Congratulates Prof Gwarzo on Emergence as Hausa Community Chancellor in Europe https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/atiku-congratulates-prof/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:15:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203140 Atiku Congratulates Prof Gwarzo on Emergence as Hausa Community Chancellor in Europe Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo on his appointment as Chancellor of the Hausa Community in Europe. Atiku described Gwarzo’s emergence as a well-deserved […]

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]]> 203140 9 bandits neutralised as Police Air Wing raids camps in Katsina, Zamfara https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/bandits-neutralised-police-air/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:16:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203064 9 bandits neutralised as Police Air Wing raids camps in Katsina, Zamfara The Nigeria Police Air Wing has eliminated nine suspected bandits and destroyed several criminal camps during sustained aerial operations across parts of Katsina and Zamfara states. The operations also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition and the disruption of the logistics […]

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]]> 203064 ANALYSIS: Security Begins With Who We Recruit, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/analysis-security-begins/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:03:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203063 ANALYSIS: Security Begins With Who We Recruit By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi Every recruitment exercise into Nigeria’s security services should be viewed as more than an opportunity to reduce unemployment. It is, in essence, an exercise in national security. Because, the people admitted into the armed forces today may, within a few years, be entrusted with […]

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]]> 203063 Prof Gwarzo Appointed Chancellor of Hausa Community in Europe https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/prof-gwarzo-appointed/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:02:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203054 Prof Gwarzo Appointed Chancellor of Hausa Community in Europe Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has been appointed Chancellor of the Hausa Community in Europe in recognition of his contributions to the promotion of the Hausa language, culture and the welfare of Hausa communities across the continent. The appointment was announced by the Emir of the Hausa […]

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]]> 203054 NDLEA Seizes 2.3 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs, Intercepts ‘Colos’ Shipments from UK https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/ndlea-seizes-tonnes-illicit/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:59:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203052 NDLEA Seizes 2.3 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs, Intercepts ‘Colos’ Shipments from UK Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted two consignments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or “Colos”, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom and arrested several suspects linked to the shipments. The agency also recovered more than […]

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]]> 203052 EXCLUSIVE: Senior EFCC Officer Faces Allegations of Abuse of Office and Unexplained Wealth https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/exclusive-senior-efcc-officer/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:49:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203050 EXCLUSIVE: Senior EFCC Officer Faces Allegations of Abuse of Office and Unexplained Wealth Despite the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, championing a zero-tolerance policy on internal corruption, a senior managerial officer in the rank of Assistant Commander (ACE) of the Commission has been accused of extensive corruption, abuse […]

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]]> 203050 FRSC, Army Strengthen Partnership on Training, Security https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/frsc-army-strengthen/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:40:37 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203044 FRSC, Army Strengthen Partnership on Training, Security The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sought stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police (NACMP) in training, security, discipline and conflict management as part of efforts to enhance national safety and security. The Corps Provost of the FRSC, Headquarters Abuja, Corps Commander Livinus S. […]

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]]> 203044 Nigeria, Benin Customs Move to Modernise Seme-Krake Border for Seamless Trade https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/nigeria-benin-customs-move/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:33:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203041 Nigeria, Benin Customs Move to Modernise Seme-Krake Border for Seamless Trade The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Benin Republic Customs Administration have stepped up efforts to facilitate seamless cross-border trade with a joint assessment of the Seme-Krake border towards establishing a modernised One-Stop Border Post. The assessment, conducted on Friday, September 11, 2026, was […]

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]]> 203041 Nigeria Has Lost Elder Statesman, Tinubu Mourns Bamanga Tukur https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/12/nigeria-lost-elder-statesman/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:42:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=202970 Nigeria Has Lost Elder Statesman, Tinubu Mourns Bamanga Tukur President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman, businessman and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, who died at the age of 90. Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa, was born on September 15, 1935, and rose to prominence through […]

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]]> 202970 Jihad Not Licence for Indiscriminate Violence, Says Colonel Tahir https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/12/jihad-not-licence/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:10:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=202932 Jihad Not Licence for Indiscriminate Violence, Says Colonel Tahir A researcher in Islamic scholarship and security affairs, Colonel Abubakar Tahir, mni, has cautioned against the misuse of the concept of jihad to justify indiscriminate violence, rebellion or attacks on non-Muslims, arguing that classical Islamic scholarship ties legitimate armed struggle to aggression, self-defence and recognised authority. […]

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