Author: Mujeedat

The Lagos State Government has executed a sweeping enforcement exercise that led to the dislodgement of illegal squatters, demolition of over 200 illegal shanties, and evacuation of derelict vehicles sprawling around Apapa Road, Ijora, and Costain under bridges. According to a statement by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, the large-scale clearance operation, meticulously coordinated through a synergy of inter-governmental agencies, was spearheaded by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa. The exercise strategically targeted the reclamation and sanitization of critical public spaces that had been desecrated by unlawful habitation, environmental degradation,…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s readiness to cement collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in combating human trafficking and the illegal trade in endangered species. CGC Adeniyi made this commitment when a delegation from NAPTIP paid him a courtesy visit at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. The CGC, who appreciated the visit, commended the delegation for their continued service to the country and assured them of Customs’ unwavering support. He noted that Nigeria’s security challenges require joint action, stressing that…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the coordination of Operation Whirlwind, has handed over a truck laden with 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol to the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Birnin Kebbi. The truck, with registration number NSR26ZL, was presented by the Customs Area Controller, Kebbi Command, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim, on behalf of the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Kola Oladeji, National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind. The handover took place on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, at the Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, and was received on behalf of the NMDPRA…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has emphasised that the protection and resilience of Nigeria’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) are vital to achieving the country’s ambition of becoming a one trillion dollar economy. According to the NCC, “defending CNII is defending Nigeria’s economy,” as the nation’s digital infrastructure underpins all sectors, from finance and security to healthcare and commerce. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida made this known while speaking at the Finance and Business Online Publishers Association (FiBOP) 2025 National Conference held at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos over the weekend. Dr.…

The President of the Finance and Business Online Publishers Association (FiBOP), Charles Onwuatogwu, has called for stronger collaboration among government, private sector players, and individuals to drive Nigeria’s ambition of attaining a one trillion dollar economy. Speaking at the 2025 FiBOP National Conference held on October 18, 2025, at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos, Onwuatogwu said the forum was convened to chart realistic pathways toward achieving sustainable economic growth. He noted that this year’s theme focused on exploring “one of the most pressing economic ambitions of our time—charting realistic pathways toward achieving a $1 trillion economy for Nigeria.” His words: “We…

Former President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Prince Adewale Adeyanju, has felicitated Comrade (Prince) Olayiwola Shittu, President-Emeritus of the Association of Nigerian Clearing Agents (ANCLA), on his 75th birthday. Adeyanju, who is also Vice President (Global) of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), described Shittu as “a reformer, transformer, innovator and one of the pioneers of the clearing and forwarding terrain” in Nigeria’s maritime sector. He lauded the celebrant’s transformative leadership and contributions to the growth of ANCLA, noting that his tenure marked the zenith of the association…

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining industrial harmony in the maritime sector during a courtesy visit to African Logistics Global (AGL), a leading shipping company located on Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos. The Union delegation, comprising Shipping Branch executives, was warmly received by AGL’s Managing Director, who congratulated the newly elected union leaders and commended MWUN for sustaining a cordial and productive relationship with the company over the years. According to a statement signed by Head of Media, MWUN, Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, the MD expressed…

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, has been conferred with a Doctorate in Leadership and Security Studies by the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State. The conferment took place at the university’s convocation ceremony held over the weekend, during which 5,051 graduates received various degrees, including 255 doctoral recipients. In his address, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, commended key national institutions such as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) for their continuous support and partnerships aimed at strengthening tertiary education…

The Obidient Movement has extended its warm congratulations to Prof. Joash Amupitan on his appointment as new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Nana Kazaure Director. Strategic Communications & Media in a press statement stated that , “As we reflect on the experiences of past INEC chairmen, we are hopeful that your tenure will mark a significant milestone in the electoral history of Nigeria. We look forward to seeing a new electoral act that will enhance the credibility, freedom, and fairness of our elections, particularly as we approach the 2027 General Elections” The Obidient Movement wish…

Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi of a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for disobeying the court’s judgement. Recall that Professor Yakubu just stepped down as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, having completed two terms in office. However, the court, in its order delivered on Monday, September 29, 2025, before Yakubu’s stepping aside, stated that the INEC boss failed to implement the court’s order to relist national officers of the Action Alliance on its website. The party in a suit numbered FHC/OS/194/2024 sought an order from…