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In a remarkable display of commitment to both personal well-being and the success of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR undertook a 6.6-kilometer ‘Walk Life Balance’ at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Saturday morning of 6 January 2024. This fitness initiative, a recurrent practice for the CGC, underscores Adeniyi’s dedication to harmonizing the demands of a rigorous customs profession with the imperative of maintaining physical and mental health. In an exclusive interview after completing the refreshing walk, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the importance of such exercises for himself and his officers,…

By Dr Festus Goziem Okubor I have just read the statement of the Gbagi gang titled “Delta 2023@ Supreme Court: Gbagi Blows Hot, Want Judges to Save Delta From Total Collapse”, and I am shocked that a senior citizen and lawyer could utter such a seditious and libelous statement.My initial reaction was “LIKE TRUMP, LIKE GBAGI: GBAGI NEEDS TO BE SANCTIONED”. But on a second thought, I decided to advise him to watch his utterances on matters before the Supreme Court and even the ones the apex court has dispensed. I will also advise him to emulate his much younger…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, approved the appointment of new Executive Directors in two agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. For Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) the president appointed Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet as Executive Director, Finance & Administration, Engr. Olalekan Badmus as Executive Director, Marine & Operations and Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar as Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services. For Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), he appointed Mr. Jibril Abba as Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services, Mr. Chudi Offodile as Executive Director, Finance & Administration and Engr. Fatai Taye Adeyemi as…

Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi decorated recently appointed Assistant Comptrollers-General (ACGs), Comptrollers, and other senior officers in Abuja on Thursday. This ceremony comes shortly after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the appointment of ACG Florence Nano Ogar-Modey and ACG Queen Ogbudu and the promotion of 2,209 senior officers. The occasion, attended by the NCS Management Team and family members of the celebrants, marked a historic moment in the service. Addressing the newly decorated officers, the CGC emphasized that the 2023 promotion exercise was based on outstanding performance and merit. He charged all officers and personnel to redouble…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration would ensure completion of all ongoing projects while also initiating new ones for the sustainable development of the state. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection of construction of storm drainage channel from Owa-Alero and its environs through Owa-Alizomor and Owa-Ofie to link Iyi-Amah stream in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state. The Governor who was conducted round the site by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafiogho and Project Consultant Mr John Onwualu, expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, adding that his…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated business mogul and Managing Director of DANMOTECH Nigeria Limited, Chief Dr Daniel Omoyibo on his 55th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the Oleh-Isoko-born businessman as a consummate entrepreneur and philanthropist, whose benevolence has lifted many lives. He said that the government and people of the state appreciated Omoyibo’s support and selfless contributions to humanity through his philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you, my dear brother and…

The National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, who also doubles as a Director Nigeria Customs Service Broadcasting Network NCBN paid a working visit to the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN) on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024. The visit aimed to discuss plans for the revitalization of the NCBN ensuring its effective operation under the leadership of CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Warmly welcomed by the Managing Director of NCBN, Jamilu Yusuf, at the network’s Head Office in Guzape, Abuja, CSC Maiwada confirmed that the Nigeria Customs Service has made comprehensive arrangements to revive…

In commemoration with the new year celebration which coincided with his birthday on January 1st, Hon Emakpor Odogu, the Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Community Development, used the occasion to visit God’s Divine Orphanage Home.Hon Emakpor presented Cash gifts, food items which includes Bags of Rice, Cartons of Indomie, Packs of Soft Drinks and other numerous food items and sanitary materials to the Orphanage. In his goodwill message to Deltans, he enjoined everyone, especially those at the grassroot levels, to stay focused on the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda as it will continue to be positively impactful on…

Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to Delta State Governor, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that President Ahmed Tinubu’s new Year message to Nigerians was devoid of hope, transparency and time frame for economy recovery. He noted that removal of fuel subsidy and liberalization of the forex market were the two key drivers of hardship and high inflation rate in the country, which Mr President knowingly triggered, and that his new year address ought to have focused on strategies put in place by his administration to crash inflation and pump price of petrol. Oghenesivbe while reviewing President Tinubu’s speech with…

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, (AFN) Chief Tonobok Okowa has been told he lacks the power to declare as inconclusive the Report of the Audit Committee set up via a resolution of the Executive Board of the federation at its virtual meeting of September 16, 2023. Tafida Gadzama, the first Vice President of the federation said in a statement made available to the media that the committee was set up pursuant to article 14.3.3 of the AFN constitution (2023 as amended) which gives the Executive Board the power to probe the finances of the federation and that only…