The Nigerian Senate has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its impressive revenue performance at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, describing the command’s achievements as a model for other regions. Members of the Senate Committee on Customs and Excise, led by Senator Jibrin Isah, gave the commendation during an oversight visit to the command’s headquarters
PORT HARCOURT — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a targeted enforcement operation against the distribution of counterfeit eye drops in a South-South state, following reports of adverse health effects among unsuspecting users. The agency’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Francis Ononiwu, who led the operation on
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to fully embrace technology as a strategic tool for enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. He made the call while addressing participants at the Nigeria Customs Service ICT retreat, held on Tuesday, May 21, 2025,
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a police inspector identified as Obic Modestus, following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media that captured him physically assaulting an Uber driver in broad daylight. The footage, which has drawn widespread condemnation from Nigerians across various platforms, showed the officer repeatedly slapping
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, on Tuesday delivered a goodwill message at a public policy forum themed “An Assessment of Nigeria’s Asset Recovery Regime,” held in Abuja. The event, organised by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), brought together
ABUJA — A group of civil servants staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja on Monday, demanding improved welfare and the implementation of outstanding allowances. The workers, who gathered as early as 8:00 a.m., carried placards with messages such as “Pay Our Allowances,” “We Deserve Better,” and “End Delayed
In a significant move to ensure inclusivity and dignity for all pilgrims, Saudi Arabian authorities have introduced an expanded package of services at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, specifically tailored for persons with disabilities ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This initiative, championed by the General Administration for the Services of Persons with Disabilities under
LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, May 19, 2025, officially commissioned two major housing projects in Surulere as part of efforts to reduce the housing deficit and promote urban renewal across the state. The commissioned projects include the Megamound Greater Lagos Apartments located at Obele-Oniwala and the Crown Exquisite Homes at the
ABUJA — In a move aimed at enhancing the leadership structure of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has approved the promotion of 18 senior officers to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM). The newly promoted officers are drawn from key departments
ABUJA — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday, May 19, 2025, flagged off the 2025 National Workshop for Driving School Proprietors and Instructors, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing driver education and eliminating illegal driving schools across the country. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, who officially launched the workshop in Abuja, said the initiative
