smugglers
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has seized illicit goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N77.476 million in Ogun between Jan. 1 and Jan. 27. The Area Comptroller, NCS Ogun 1 Area Command, Mr Mohammed Shuaibu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in…
2 Jan
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB), Akarakumo, Badagry, Lagos on Thursday handed over 6 suspected smugglers and 126 bags of foreign parboiled rice to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Navy Captain Linus Osuman, the Commanding Officer, FOB Badagry, said the suspected smugglers and three fibre boats filled with bags of foreign rice were intercepted…
21 Dec
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, says it will intensify its efforts toward combating smuggling and protecting the borders. The newly appointed Area Comptroller, Mr Ahmad Shuaibu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ota, Ogun. Shuaibu said that there was need for advanced…
17 Dec
The Nigeria Customs Service, on Monday, foiled the effort of a smuggling syndicate after nine trucks loaded with bags of smuggled rice
18 Oct
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka has announced the arrest of two suspected smugglers caught with a speedboat carrying 350kg bags of fertiliser, allegedly destined for Cameroon.
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In 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was assigned the responsibility of generating N5.1 trillion to contribute to the projected revenue target of N18.2 trillion. On Nov. 15, the Comptroller-General (C-G) of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, proudly announced that the service had already achieved this target, with over a month still remaining in the fiscal year.…
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The Ogun State Government has mandated all residential houses in the state to henceforth containerise their wastes by providing covered waste containers in front of their premises for effective waste management. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment and Managing Director of Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), Abayomi Hunye, made this known in…
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The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the Nigeria Foreign Exchange code (FX code) as the beginning of a new era of regulation in the country’s foreign exchange market. In a statement on Sunday by Mr Emeka Nwankpa, its Chairman, TMSG maintained that the new regulations would prevent a situation that led the Central…
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Worried by the huge anti-corruption gap in the country, the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT) has established a South-South anti-corruption office in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to boost Nigeria's fight against financial crimes. In his opening remarks, the NACAT Initiative South-South Regional Director, Michael Ekpo, said he is filled with so…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted a consignment of 2,000 kg of Indian Hemp known as skunk or Ghanaian Loud, produced in Ghana. NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that NDLEA operatives in Lagos had on Wednesday, Jan. 29 recovered the consignments at…
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Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has partnered with Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Marine Unit to address environmental impact of waterways activities. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the partnership was particularly on waste management to improve safety on waterways. Emmanuel said…
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved the payment of 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award) to eligible students of the state in higher institutions across the country. The Executive Secretary, State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr Godfrey Enita disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Asaba. Enita said the payment would commence…
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Police operatives attached to the Kaduna State Command have apprehended three persons while they were trafficking 13 kidnap victims to Oyo State in an unmarked vehicle. In a statement on Sunday, Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on January 31, 2025. Adejobi identified the suspects as Samson Peter…
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The Taraba State Government has dismissed reports alleging that some of its pilgrims to the Christian Holy Land were stranded in Amman, Jordan, due to corrupt practices. Reports of pilgrims from the state being left to their fate in the Holy Land recently took centre stage on social media across the state, alleging that they…
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The Federal Government has expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Federal Republic of Germany, and especially to family, friends and political associates following the death of former President Horst Köhler. The Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the demise of Horst Köhler is a great loss not…