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The strike action embarked upon by Licenced customs agents and freight forwarders over alleged increase in duty payment on imported used vehicles under a new VIN Valuation regime will continue. The Deputy President Of Nigeria Association Of Government Approved Freight Forwarders ( NAGAFF) Segun Musaexpressed this view Wednesday after a meeting held between the NigerIa Customs service (NCS) and licenced customs agents and freight forwarders in Apapa Lagos. In an interview with journalists after a stakeholders’ meeting, presided over by NCS, Musa stated that, the meeting held is the very first, since the strike action commenced adding that,it a right…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has celebrated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as the latter turned 80. Point News247 reports that the governor celebrated the Christian leader via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile. Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the foremost cleric has greatly contributed to the progress of the state. Sanwo-Olu, in the birthday wish, also prayed for longer life and good health for the cleric, fondly called ‘Daddy GO’. The governor said, “Sir, you have been a blessing, not just to the Redeemed Christian Church of…

President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Hon Iju Tony Nwabunike has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for confirming the appointment of the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Muhammed Bello Koko. Point News247 reports that in a congratulatory message to Koko personally signed by Hon Nwabunike, the ANLCA helmsman stated that the experience, exposure and track record of Mr. Koko gave him the plump NPA job, saying ANLCA will consistently support the new NPA boss for the betterment of the Nigerian port in the interest of the country. Nwabunike said: “Our noble association, ANLCA, being a body…

Russia’s military operation in Ukraine has forced the Pentagon to revisit the new National Defense Strategy just before it was to be released and put the publication on hold. Point News247 reports that US President Joe Biden administration was to unveil the document in February, but had delayed it indefinitely, a Pentagon official told the news outlet on Thursday. The strategic planning document was still expected to be released ahead of Secretary Lloyd Austin’s posture hearings in Congress “sometime this spring,” according to report. Though China would still be viewed as the number one threat to the United States, the…

Point News247 reports that former President, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr Eugene Nweke, has explained why he announced his temporary withdrawal from contesting the membership of Governing Council of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN). In a letter to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Nweke stated that his temporary withdrawal was as a result of unprofessional conduct of the election committee. According to him, the process of the election is marred with fundamental flaws and falls short of professional modesty and credibility. He stated, “After collating intelligence reports with regards…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has celebrated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as the latter turned 80. Point News247 reports that the governor celebrated the Christian leader via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile. Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the foremost cleric has greatly contributed to the progress of the state. Sanwo-Olu, in the birthday wish, also prayed for longer life and good health for the cleric, fondly called ‘Daddy GO’. The governor said, “Sir, you have been a blessing, not just to the Redeemed Christian Church of…

The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) has promised to look into complaints by licensed customs agents and freight forwarders over newly introduced Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) valuation that has resulted in a strike action across ports in Lagos. Point News247 reports that theZonal Coordinator of NCS in Zone A, Mrs Modupe Aremu who represented the Comptroller General of Customs at a stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, assured that the customs management will meet Wednesday to review the complaints. Mrs Aremu who described customs and it’s licensed agents as members of one large family also disclosed that a solution to the issue will be…

Point News247 reports that the European Union and UNICEF has warned that access to justice is still not a reality for many children in contact with the justice system in Nigeria and West Africa as a whole, whether as victims, witnesses or alleged offenders. “Vulnerable children rarely have access to child-friendly justice and are often subject to pre-trial detention, in contravention of child rights standards. In many cases, they are incarcerated with adults and therefore exposed to a high risk of violence and abuse, including psychological or sexual abuse,” said Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria. To combat this problem,…

Ahead of the INTERNATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE DAY CELEBRATION, the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Douglas Okoro, is working tirelessly to enlighten the public on safety issues. Point News247 reports that in commemoration of the ceremony, which usually comes up on 1st March of every year, the Badagry Division of the Command, led by Chief Superintendent of Corps(CSC) Akinyemi Rasheed Ayodeji, has organized a public sensitization programme, with the theme: “GRASSROOT SECURITY,” and the topic: “TAKING CHARGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT BY BEING SECURITY CONSCIOUS,” today, Thursday, 24th February, 2022, at the Badagry Division in…

Point News247 reports that agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have destroyed a total of 255 hectares of cannabis farms spread across five local government areas of Ondo State, in a major operation that lasted seven days. The anti-narcotic agency also arrested 13 suspects and recovered 250 kilograms of cannabis seeds as well as 63.85kg cannabis weeds during the operation deep inside five major forests: Omolowo/Powerline forest; Ipele forest; Ala forest; Ogbese forest; Utte and Okuluse forest that spread across five local council areas of the state. According to the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the exercise codenamed…