NAF Continues Search and Recovery Efforts in Ondo Community

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the direction of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, continues to lead and coordinate search and recovery efforts following the accident involving NAF ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
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The CAS has commended the dedication and professionalism of NAF personnel and the invaluable support of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ondo State Government, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun Corps, Hi-Tech Construction Company, local authorities, community leaders and volunteers. He noted that the coordinated efforts reflect the strong spirit of inter-agency cooperation and collective national service in times of adversity.

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Air Marshal Aneke reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to pursuing the recovery operation diligently, safely and in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders. He assured the public that appropriate updates will continue to be provided as the search and recovery operation progresses, while appreciating Nigerians and other stakeholders for their solidarity, prayers and support.

Ehimen Ejodame
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information,
Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.

7 October 2026
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ICPC Commences Three-Day Workshop, Says Illicit Financial Flows Rob Nigeria of Vital Resources

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, on Tuesday flagged off a combined training workshop on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and Money Laundering, alongside an Anti-Corruption Leadership Series, at the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
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The flag-off ceremony marked the commencement of an intensive capacity-building programme designed for public officers, civil servants and stakeholders across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), aimed at bolstering the nation’s fight against corruption, illicit financial flows and money laundering.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Aliyu declared that illicit financial flows continue to deprive Nigeria of the resources needed to fund development, warning that the scourge undermines economic growth, weakens governance and impoverishes ordinary citizens.

He noted that the benefits of IFFs accrue only to a privileged few, while the nation bears the high cost of lost revenue and diminished public services.

According to him, the workshop was convened to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to detect, deter and report suspicious financial activities, thereby ensuring that the nation’s wealth is retained and deployed for the benefit of all.

The ICPC Chairman affirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to repositioning ACAN as a world-class learning institute capable of competing favourably with other anti-corruption institutions across the globe.

He stated that the Academy would be transformed into a centre of excellence for anti-corruption training, research and development, equipped to produce well-trained professionals with the requisite skills to confront emerging corruption challenges in Nigeria and beyond.

Dr. Aliyu stressed that the fight against corruption must not rest on enforcement alone, but must be complemented by routine training and capacity building of public and civil servants on best practices for combating the menace.

“Enforcement is only one leg of the fight against corruption. Sustainable anti-corruption requires prevention through knowledge, integrity and leadership. That is why we are investing in the training of public servants and other stakeholders, so they can understand the nature of corruption, illicit financial flows and money laundering, and apply global best practices in their service delivery,” he said.

He therefore urged participants to take the workshop seriously, apply the knowledge gained, and become ambassadors of transparency, accountability and integrity in their respective organisations, so that the benefits of good governance may be felt across the country.

In addition to flagging off the workshop, the Chairman carried out an on-site assessment of the Academy’s facilities to identify areas requiring urgent upgrade and improvement, in line with the Commission’s vision of repositioning ACAN as a world-class institution.

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He assured that the Commission would provide the necessary support, infrastructure, and partnerships to ensure the Academy meets international standards in anti-corruption training and education.

J. Okor Odey
Head, Media and Public Communications, ICPC
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Nigeria Customs Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Programme Month in Abuja

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on 6 October 2026 marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a sensitisation programme at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, to promote awareness, early detection, and prevention of breast cancer among officers and stakeholders.
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The programme, themed “Inspect, Detect, Protect,” brought together officers, medical professionals and partners to strengthen the fight against the disease.

The Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Information and Communication Technology and Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said cancer should not be regarded as a stigma or the end of life. She urged officers to remain vigilant about their health, stressing that education and sensitisation were critical to early detection and effective management of the disease.

“Cancer isn’t a stigma. It is a time to give attention to those affected and give them hope again. Together, we can build a healthier society, a healthier Service, and healthier communities,” Adebakin said.

The President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, who served as Special Guest of Honour and keynote speaker, urged officers, particularly women, to prioritise their health through regular self-examination and timely medical attention. She noted that women often focused on the wellbeing of their families while neglecting their own health, stressing the importance of early detection.

“Fellow officers, you must be alive before you get promoted. Check on yourself,” she said, while also reminding male officers that breast cancer could affect men and urging them to support women in their families and communities.

The Project Manager of the BOYA Project, Fauziya Abubakar, said the initiative had championed breast cancer awareness within the NCS for three years, stressing the need for sustained sensitisation and regular screening. She noted that early detection remained critical in addressing the disease.

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A major highlight of the programme was a ₦50 million pledge by the Managing Director of Trade Modernisation Project Limited, Dr Jummai Umar-Ajijola, towards supporting the fight against breast cancer. Umar-Ajijola urged participants to apply the same diligence used in Customs operations to their personal health, saying, “When you are not sure, always ask and always check. No one has to fight this alone.”

The programme also featured a health talk, medical session, survivor testimony and a question-and-answer segment, before culminating in free breast cancer screening for officers and participants, translating the awareness campaign into practical action.
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