Author: Mujeedat

In a major joint operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud; a potent strain of cannabis, hidden inside an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle. The seizure occurred barely 24 hours after Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) Apapa Port Command, received a World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSC Isah Sulaiman on Tuesday, the illicit substance was concealed in 13 bags within one of four vehicles contained in a single…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has confirmed a violent attack on some of its officers by suspected armed drug traffickers on Thursday, at Akokoro area of Iwoye, Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, The incident occurred while officers of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected to be conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. Before reinforcement teams could arrive, the suspects mobilised a large number of armed hoodlums and launched a coordinated attack on the patrol team. According to Zakari Chado Command Public Relations Officer for…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its strong institutional support for Africa’s first-ever comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria in 2026, in what is expected to be a landmark event. The exhibition, tagged Africa International Defence and Security Exhibition (AFRIDECS), was unveiled during a courtesy visit by the AFRIDECS Steering Committee to the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 21 January 2026. The delegation was led by the Director-General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Major General Babatunde Alaya, who disclosed that the 2026 exhibition would convene military institutions, security…

Thirty two journalists from different media organisations have benefitted from a strategic three days capacity‑building workshop in Abuja which ended on Wednesday. The workshop offered new insights into the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital communication in today’s newsroom. According to a statement by Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the training, held under the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative, reinforces the organisation’s commitment to strengthening stakeholder capability and advancing professionalism within Nigeria’s media space. Through hands‑on sessions and expert-led discussions, participants explored how new media tools can be effectively deployed to deliver…

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Civil Defence, Corrections, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) have been commended for ensuring the swift and unprecedented promotion of officers in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other agencies under the ministry. The Lagos State Commandant of the NSCDC, Adedotun Keshinro, also expressed appreciation to the Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi for ensuring an end to the backlog of promotions within the NSCDC. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, of the State Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin on Thursday.…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the World Bank Group (WBG), has commenced the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance compliance. The programme is designed to review previously agreed objectives and confirm the strategic approach for implementing key reform initiatives, particularly in the area of Post-Clearance Audit (PCA). The mission provides a platform for assessing progress made so far, while identifying practical steps for improving efficiency, transparency, and risk-based compliance management across customs operations. Speaking at the opening session, the Deputy Comptroller-General of…

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential frontrunner for 2027, Peter Obi, made a decisive impact in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The rallying cry “Obi Kerereke” echoed throughout Abuja as he visited key locations. His presence significantly boosted the campaigns of Dr. Moses Paul, the ADC Chairmanship candidate for the February 21, 2026, local council elections in AMAC, and Hon. Josiah Musa Kuche of Bwari local council. This is according to a statement signed by spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Ibrahim Umar on…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed concern over the low turnout recorded during the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state, urging stakeholders to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the second phase commencing in January 2026. The Governor made this known on Wednesday at a sensitisation and advocacy engagement organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in collaboration with the Delta State Government at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Oborevwori described the registration figures from the first phase as far below expectations, noting that the 76,000…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the World Bank Group (WBG) has commenced the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme training as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade facilitation, enhance compliance, and deepen Customs modernisation in Nigeria. The programme is designed to review previously agreed objectives and confirm the strategic approach for implementing key reform initiatives, particularly in the area of Post-Clearance Audit (PCA). The mission provides a platform for assessing progress made so far, while identifying practical steps for improving efficiency, transparency, and risk-based compliance management across customs operations. Speaking at…

The President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu, has commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola following moves to phase out wooden boats from Nigeria’s waterways due to incessant boat accidents and loss of lives. Bunu described the Minister’s pronouncement as timely and necessary, noting that boat mishaps involving wooden vessels have continued to claim the lives of passengers annually across the country. The MWUN President-General in a statement on Wednesday, said the decision reflects the Minister’s commitment to safeguarding lives and restoring sanity to water transportation. The Minister had expressed strong…