Tinubu appoints Olukayode EFCC Chairman

Mr Ola Olukayode, a lawyer, has been appointed by President Tinubu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential Spokesman, announced this in a statement on Thursday. He said Olukayode had extensive experience in the operations of the EFCC, having previously served as Chief of Staff to the Executive […]

Deaths, damage in Gaza mount

*Netanyahu, opposition leader Gantz form unity government in Israel *Hamas media say electricity out in blockaded Gaza Israel formed an emergency unity government on Wednesday as its jets pounded Gaza and tanks massed around the Palestinian enclave, and the army said it killed three Hamas militants in a fresh confrontation on nearby Israeli territory. Former […]

Oramalugo courts Olubadan for a peaceful working environment for officers in Oyo

The Customs Area Controller Oyo/Osun Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, has solicited cooperation and a peaceful working environment for officers and men of the Service to perform their duties without let or hindrance in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The controller added that this would eliminate any form of conflict between […]

Ogun 1 Customs Seizes Illicit Drugs, Cannabis Sativa, Other Prohibited Goods

By Asuquo Nuwak The Ogun 1 Customs Area Customs Command of Nigeria Customs Service, under the able leadership of Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Shuaibu, seized illicit drugs, cannabis sativa, and other prohibited goods. The seizures was made available by the Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, during a press briefing at Abeokuta. Comptroller-General of […]

FOU Zone ‘A’ Intercepts Eight Trailer Loads Of Foreign Parboiled Rice

By Asuquo Nuwak The Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ of Nigeria Customs Service, in Ikeja, Lagos, once again, made utmost significance impact to the nation’s economic well-being, which has led to commendable interception of approximately eight trailer loads of foreign parboiled rice. This significance and commendable interception was made known by the Acting Comptroller-General of […]

Comptroller Comfort Senas Ukpanah Takes Over Duty As New Controller At Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi Customs Command

By Asuquo Nuwak The Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi Customs Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, had a change of baton of it’s leadership, following the resumption of Comptroller Comfort Senas Ukpana as the new Customs Area Controller of the Command. The new Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Comfort Senas Ukpanah, took over from Comptroller A M Adegbite, who was […]

Seme Custóms Intercepts 62 African Parrots, one Hawk Worth N24Million From Togo, Katsina

By Asuquo Nuwak The Seme Customs command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 62 African parrot birds, one hawk classified as endangered species. The new Customs Area Controller of Seme Customs Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Timinadi Bomodi, disclosed this at his maiden press conference at Seme border. Comptroller Bomodi, who said the […]

Customs unit impounds 8 truck loads of rice in a day, N1.8bn goods seized, 14 suspects nabbed

The Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ Ikeja, Lagos, of Nigeria Customs Service has brought some dare-devil smugglers on their knees and crushed their illicit trade as approximately eight trailer loads of foreign parboiled rice were intercepted on October 6, 2023. The unit is headed by Acting Comptroller Kehinde Ejibunu. Addressing the press on the huge […]