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Customs FOU ‘A’ dismantles ₦3.24bn smuggling syndicate
By Godwin Oritse Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted 220 consignments of prohibited and smuggled goods with a total
I’ll ensure every policeman respects citizens — Edo CP
…pledges open-door policing to tackle crime By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Patrick Daor, has pledged to adopt an open-door policing
Revenue Monitoring Group Lauds Customs For Bold Reforms in Trade, Security, Technology
The Revenue Monitoring Group of Nigeria (RMGN) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for what it described as “a strategic transformation” in trade facilitation, border security and technology adoption
Aiyedatiwa assures persons with albinism of equal opportunities
— Distributes sunscreen, sunblocks, cash grants By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured persons living with albinism in the state of equal opportunities,
Osun Election: Muslim scholars, imams endorse Oyebamiji
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — With barely five days to the Osun State governorship election, Muslim scholars and imams across the state have endorsed the All Progressives Congress, APC,
Tinubu hails AfCFTA nod for Nigeria’s Customs reform; celebrates Bergmans’ multi‑billion‑dollar win
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has applauded the increasing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and praised the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and
Police rescue 15 kidnap victims after gun battle in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a
Indonesia’s anti-graft KPK jailed hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites — Envoy tells ICPC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Indonesia’s anti-graft agency, Corruption Eradication Commission, KPK, has arrested and convicted hundreds of ‘untouchable’ elites, including ministers, governors, lawmakers and judges, the Indonesian Ambassador’s representative,
Amotekun Rescues Two Farmers, Arrests 15 Suspects In Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun has rescued two farmers who were kidnapped by hoodlums along the Ondo-Ife road in Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of the state last week.
Iran supreme leader names Guards general Abdollahi military chief
Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei named Revolutionary Guards general Ali Abdollahi head of the country’s armed forces on Monday, while also confirming a new commander of the Guards, putting his
