Author: Emmanuel Opara
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World Food Safety Day: CAPPA Urges Govt to Prioritise Effective Food Policies, Improve Public Health
As the world marks 2024 World Food Safety Day today, with the theme “Food safety: prepare for the unexpected,” Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged governments at all levels to prioritise effective food policies, food security and access in the interest of public health. In a statement signed by its Media and…
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Apapa Customs Eyes N2.3trn With Uncompromising Cargo Examination, Prioritises Non Intrusive Inspection
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Area Command, has affirmed that the Command is capable of achieving its N2.3 trillion revenue target for 2024 while prioritising modern customs practices like non intrusive inspection and physical examination when necessary The CAC asserted that the projected revenue is attainable because of the command’s commitment…
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Air Peace Announces London Availability Schedule Until March 2025
West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has announced the extension of its schedule availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route, with flights now bookable until March 2025. The London route, operated by Air Peace’s luxurious Boeing 777, began on March 30, 2024, and has quickly become popular among both business and leisure travelers. Passengers enjoy…
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How We Seized 13 Tanker Load of PMS at Seme Border – Bomodi
Comptroller Timi Bomodi, Customs Area Controller of Seme Border told Ismail Aniemu in this interview that he has enlisted full community support in the fight against smuggling. The command , according to him ,has been optimistic of success in the fight against fuel smuggling and will give hundred percent support to newly inaugurated special team…
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Customs CG Attends Graduation Ceremony of Senior Course 10, Commits to Prioritising Staff Welfare
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on 7 June 2024, at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja, charged officers who partook in rigorous training of Senior Course 10 to continue to consider themselves as ‘good’ ambassadors of the Service, while also embracing the significance of continuous learning to add value to…
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Benin Court Sentences 25 Internet Fraudsters to Jail
Benin Court Sentences 25 Internet Fraudsters to Jail The duo of Justice Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Ituseli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City have convicted and sentenced twenty-five (25) internet fraudsters for various jail terms. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the individuals involved were sentenced on Wednesday, 20…
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Customs Debunks Allegation of Wrongdoing in E-auction of Overtime, Seized Goods
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has rebutted the claims making the rounds about its involvement in an e-auction of overtime and seized goods. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Customs Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada on Saturday. “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is in receipt of a report titled “The Monumental Stealing By The Customs…
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Comptroller Ojike Assumes Kebbi Customs Command Leadership
Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike has taken over as the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Kebbi Command following the end of Comptroller Husseini Bello Ahmed’s reign. This was made known in a statement released by the Spokesperson of Kebbi Area Command, Mohammed Tajudeen Salisu on Friday. “Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command welcomes Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest…
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COWA President Kikelomo Unveils Vision to Empower 100,000 Women, Combat Drug Abuse
President of Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi has unveiled an initiative that will help to empower 100,000 women in the fight against drug abuse. Mrs. Adeniyi made this known while giving a speech at the relaunch of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association in Abuja on Thursday. The event witnessed the presence…
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JUST IN: NDLEA Nabs Insurgents’ Drug Supplier, Pregnant Woman, 22 Other Suspects for Trafficking
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a total of 24 suspected drug traffickers and dealers during major interdictions in eight states across the country. Amongst those apprehended are; a 42-year-old man taking thousands of concealed opioid pills to insurgents’ enclave in Banki area of Borno State, a six-month-pregnant lady, a mother…