Author: Mujeedat

The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over three 20-foot containers laden with expired pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during the formal handover ceremony on Friday. He said the seized containers comprised large quantities of expired and unregistered drugs, including Tramadol and Diclofenac tablets, intercepted through intensified anti-smuggling operations at the port. According to Onyeka, two of the containers, with numbers PONU031958/6 and MSKU711656/0, were found to contain expired Tramadol tablets, while…

The Zonal Coordinator of Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Mohammed Babandede, has commended the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its exceptional performance in revenue generation and its successes in anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation. ACG Babandede gave the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the Command on Thursday, February 5, 2026. While addressing the officers during the visit, he praised them for their commitment to the Command’s operational successes in 2025 and explained that the purpose of his visit was also to understand the operational challenges faced by the Command. The Zonal Coordinator acknowledged…

The Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs for Zone A, ACG Mohammed Babandede, has urged officers of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to embrace discipline to improve efficiency and service delivery. ACG Babandede gave the charge during a visit to the KLT Command on Wednesday, February 4, 2025. While addressing the officers, he emphasised the importance of discipline, dedication, integrity, and teamwork in performing their duties. He encouraged them to remain vigilant, adapt to evolving trade and border management challenges, follow procedures diligently, and promote innovation and accountability in all operations. The ACG reviewed…

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its partnership with International Breweries Plc as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and optimise revenue generation. The partnership was renewed on Thursday when the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole, hosted a delegation from International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, at the operational headquarters of the Command. While welcoming the delegation, DC Adewole expressed profound appreciation for the visit, describing it as a demonstration of the company’s dedication to institutional cooperation. He described International Breweries Plc as a critical stakeholder of Customs, commending…

The African Action Congress (AAC), Delta State Chapter, led by State Chairman Comr. Prince Maxwell Ogor, has issued a clarion call to the people of the state and Nigerians nationwide to abandon the failed political establishment and embrace the Party as the only viable alternative for national liberation. In a statement signed by Ogor on Thursday, the AAC leadership declared that the “dark clouds” of bad governance that have loomed over the nation since 1999 are finally being challenged by a growing movement of conscious citizens. Addressing the state of the nation, Comr. Ogor lamented the stagnation that has defined…

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 1,431kg synthetic cannabis, 21 units of used vehicles and other prohibited items with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦3.32 billion. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu who made the disclosure during his maiden press briefing at the Unit’s headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday, said it recorded a total of 144 interdictions across its area of responsibility in the South-West. According to him, the seizures resulted from a strategic operational overhaul marked by intelligence-led enforcement, reorganised patrol patterns, strengthened internal supervision, and…

The Tin Can Island Port Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue boom in 2025 collecting a total of ₦1,609,874,328,972.5, marking a significant milestone in the Command’s operational history. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during an award ceremony organised to recognise and reward officers whose dedication and professionalism contributed to the record-breaking performance. According to him, the amount collected surpassed the Command’s annual revenue target of ₦1,524,669,999,478.52 by a notable margin of ₦85,204,329,494.03. The event which was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Command in Lagos, was…

In a global call to action to celebrate the International Day of Education, female employees of SanlamAllianz Nigeria under the aegis of SanlamAllianz Women’s Network (SAWN) have reinforced the brand’s commitment to community development through a high-impact Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative at Gbara Community Senior Secondary School, Eti-Osa. The outreach directly benefited over 240 students through the donation of essential educational materials, care packs, and books aimed at strengthening the school’s library resources. Beyond the donations, the engagement served as a platform to inspire students to pursue academic excellence and resilience while also prioritizing personal care with a view…

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced the death of Comrade Chris Idagbonre, who passed away after a brief illness. The Union’s Head of Media, Comrade John Ikemefuna disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Comrade Idagbonre served the union for over 25 years and retired in 2025 as a Vice President-General (VPG). Before his retirement, he was widely regarded as a pragmatic and committed trade unionist. His career began at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos, where he was a member of the NPA Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria. Throughout his service, he…

The Royal Organizing Committee (ROC) for the Gombe Emirates and Chiefdoms Unity Football Competition, popularly known as the Gombe Emir’s Unity Cup 2026, has been formally inaugurated in Gombe marking the official commencement of activities ahead of the highly anticipated tournament. The inauguration was held during the committee’s first official meeting, where members received their service letters. The inaugural event was followed by a media briefing with representatives of major media organisations in attendance. Speaking at the briefing, the sponsor Ahmed Shuaibu-Gara Gombe, stated that the competition is designed to promote unity, peaceful coexistence, and youth development through sports across…