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Ohanaeze expresses shock at Supreme Court’s refusal to release Nnamdi Kanu

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has expressed shock and disbelief after the Supreme Court nullified the Court of Appeal’s judgement ordering the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “The court held that the government abduction of Kanu from Kenya was illegal and at the same time […]

Insecurity: Customs to Embark on Radiological, Nuclear Detection Program

The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed plans to embark on a Radiological and Nuclear Detection Program aimed at fortifying the nation’s security against the smuggling of nuclear materials. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, announced this strategic initiative during the inauguration of a 4-Day Capacity Building Workshop organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) […]

Aniebonam to CGC: Face Your Duty, Remain Neutral in ANLCA, NAGAFF Rivalry

The Founder of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam has advised the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to watch the avoidable rivalry between his association and the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). In a terse goodwill message on the occasion of CGC’s 2023 […]

Customs investigates demand for N5,000 bribe by an officer at MMIA

The Nigeria Customs Service is diligently investigating an incident at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, where an officer was observed soliciting ₦5000 bribe from a passenger. This behaviour has rightfully raised public concern, and the service is committed to ensuring full accountability. Preliminary investigation, according to a press statement signed by the National […]

Tantita opens can of worms on MT Vinnalaris, says it has been stealing Nigeria’s oil since 2018

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has given fresh revelation on the 77meters Motor Tanker, MT Vinnalaris, which was arrested by the Nigerian Navy on December 7, 2023, stating that the ship has been operating on Nigeria’s waters since 2018. Tantita’s Head of Technical and Operations, Captain Warredi Enisuoh disclosed that the Motor Tanker had […]