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MATAWALLE:DEFYING POLITICAL DISTRACTIONS TO COMBAT BANDITRY IN ZAMFARA

OPINION ARTICLE The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, has found himself at the center of both political storms and commendations as he navigates Nigeria’s complex security challenges, particularly in Zamfara State. Known for his relentless commitment to fighting banditry, Matawalle’s actions in defense of Nigeria’s security are […]

Towers T133, T136 Along 330kV Shiroro– Kaduna Lines1 & 2 Damaged by Vandals, Says TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has alerted that two towers along its 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission lines one and two have been vandalized, damaging parts of both transmission lines. The Shiroro Regional office of TCN hinted that the 330kV transmission line one tripped first, followed shortly by the second, as efforts were still ongoing to […]

Apapa Customs Busts’ Smugglers’ Antics to Bring in N1.1bn Illicit Drugs in 4x40ft Containers

The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has busted an attempt at smuggling illicit drugs worth a total of N1,183,915,500 (one billion, one hundred and eighty three million, nine hundred and fifteen thousand, five hundred naira into the country in 4 units of 40ft containers. A breakdown of the seizures revealed 236,783 bottles […]

Imbibe Handwashing Culture to Combat Diseases; Oyo Govt, UNICEF Enjoin Residents

Residents of Oyo State have been enjoined to recommit themselves to the practice of proper handwashing method in order to be saved from diseases. According to a press statement issued by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, the Oyo Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Lagos Field Office gave the charge. […]

Private Aircraft: Customs Extends Verification Exercise On Import Duty Recovery

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has informed the general public, particularly operators of privately-owned aircraft, that the verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft has been extended by one month, from Monday, 14th October 2024, to Thursday, 14th November 2024. This extension is to further engage operators who have […]

Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Addressing Climate Change Issues

The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed its commitment to environmental sustainability and dedication to contributing to the nation’s climate change mitigation strategies. Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu of the Federal Operations Unit Zone B Kaduna restated this while presenting a pivotal paper on the role of the Nigeria Customs Service in mitigating the pressing issue of […]

Biashara Afrika 2024: Customs CG, AfCFTA Secretary General Meet to Boost Intra-African Trade

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, held a high-level meeting with the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, on the margins of the Biashara Afrika 2024 forum, hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, from 9th to 11th October 2024. This significant engagement brought together key stakeholders to discuss […]

Improved Security: Northern Groups Hail Matawalle, Ribadu

…As another terrorist leader was neutralized Moved by improved security in the northern Nigeria with the elimination of another notorious terrorist leader, Mai Hijabi, the Coalition of Northern Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have laude the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu for their decisive […]