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House of Reps Alarms Over 1,894 Unmanned Borders

The House of Representatives raises alarm over Nigeria's porous borders, with 1,894 entry points unmanned. This exposes the nation to arms smuggling and trafficking, threatening national security.

NIS stops 294 Nigerians from illegal migration

Nigeria Immigration Service intercepts 294 citizens attempting illegal migration, turns back 332 irregular migrants, rescues 36 trafficking victims in intensified border operations.

Ogun Police Bust Cameroonian Human Trafficking Ring

Ogun State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated Cameroonian human trafficking syndicate, rescuing multiple victims in a major operation that exposes cross-border criminal networks.

Lekki Deep Sea Port Severely Underused - NPA

Nigeria Ports Authority exposes shocking underutilization of Lekki Deep Sea Port as local businesses fail to leverage Africa's deepest port facility, missing massive trade opportunities.

South-South Crucial to Nigeria's Blue Economy - Oyetola

Nigeria's Maritime Minister Adegboyega Oyetola reveals how the South-South region holds the key to unlocking Nigeria's multi-billion dollar blue economy potential through strategic investment and development.

Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River

Quick-thinking Nigerian Navy personnel rescue 11 passengers from certain tragedy as passenger boat encounters disaster in Bonny River waters. Heroic operation prevents potential maritime tragedy.

NIS Forms Anti-Smuggling Alliance to Combat Migrant Crisis

Nigeria Immigration Service joins forces with key agencies in groundbreaking collaboration to dismantle human trafficking networks and protect vulnerable migrants through enhanced intelligence and coordinated operations.

FG to dredge southern ports to 16m draft

Federal Government unveils ambitious plan to dredge southern ports to 16-meter draft, aiming to attract larger vessels and revitalize maritime trade across Nigeria's coastal regions.

Judicial Reforms to Drive Nigeria's N3T Blue Economy

Chief Justice Ariwoola and NIMASA DG Jamoh unite to transform Nigeria's judiciary, creating specialized courts to unlock the nation's massive blue economy potential and attract crucial investments.

African Ports Must Unite for Blue Economy Growth

Nigerian Ports Authority MD Mohammed Dantsoho calls for enhanced cooperation among African ports to harness the continent's massive blue economy opportunities for sustainable growth.

Amotekun Arrests 22 Illegal Immigrants in Ondo

Ondo State Security Network arrests 22 suspected illegal immigrants from Niger and Burkina Faso in Akure forest operation. Security forces intensify crackdown on cross-border criminal activities.

FG Boosts Niger Delta Ferry Services with New Routes

The Federal Government announces comprehensive plans to revolutionize water transportation in the Niger Delta with new routes, modern ferries, and enhanced safety measures to boost regional connectivity.

Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River

In a heroic emergency operation, the Nigerian Navy rescued 11 passengers from a sinking passenger boat along Bonny River. The swift response prevented a potential tragedy in the busy waterways.

US Government Shutdown Ties Historic Record

America's federal government shutdown equals historic 21-day record as President Trump and Democrats remain deadlocked over border wall funding, affecting 800,000 workers.

Oyo Police Bust Gang, Arrest 6, Recover Weapons

Nigerian Police Force in Oyo State scores major victory against crime as operatives dismantle dangerous criminal network, recover sophisticated weapons and military gear in intelligence-driven raid.

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