The Kanwan Katsina, District Head of Ketare in Katsina State, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, following his passing in a London hospital. He also extended sympathy to the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Radda, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk […]
Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun, recently appointed to lead the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri, has hailed the dynamic leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, as a transformative force behind the Nigeria Customs Service’s revitalization. Balogun, who assumed his new role following a well-earned promotion to Comptroller, is widely […]
By Ifeanyi Edwin Nwabugu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday 9th July 2025, received high commendation from the Nigerian upper Chambers, the Senate following the election of its Comptroller General Wale Adeniyi as the Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council. The Senate at its plenary lauded the landmark achievement as a testament […]
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland. Oba Adetona joined his ancestors yesterday, Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the age of 91 leaving behind a remarkable legacy that has significantly shaped Ijebuland, Ogun State and Nigeria in general. The […]
Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82 years in a London clinic, United Kingdom. This was disclosed in a statement shared by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on his personal X account on Sunday, July 13, 2025. “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN. The family of the former president has […]
In a decisive stride towards sustainable water transport, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) hosted a strategic engagement session on Wednesday at its headquarters in Ikoyi. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), RIL Hydro Kraft Limited—advocates for marine CNG—and prominent boat operators across Lagos. LASWA’s General […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted over ₦653.9 million in undeclared foreign currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The funds were seized from three suspects and handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, 8 July 2025, during a press briefing at the Customs House […]
LASTCOC Chairman Felicitates CGC Adeniyi on Historic WCO Election Chairman of the Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC), Alhaji Lukman R. Shittu (popularly known as Zangalo), has extended warm congratulations to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, following his unanimous election as Chairperson of the World […]
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, played host to a remarkable three-day reunion from Monday, 31 June 2025, celebrating the invaluable contributions of its past and present Directing Staff. The event underscored their critical role in shaping the intellectual and operational framework of the Nigeria Customs Service. The event, which commenced with a […]
In a decisive operation against drug trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Command, led by Comptroller Godwin Otunla, has handed over a massive cannabis seizure to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). During a midnight sting operation on June 29, Customs operatives intercepted a Mercedes Benz truck (Registration No. EPE-595-LA), driven by 39-year-old […]