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By Mcanthony Onuoha Seasoned freight forwarder and Educationist, Fwdr Timothy Toluwase Awogbemi, was on Saturday, 21st of September 2024, conferred with a Doctor of Arts Degrees (D. Arts) in Educational Management and Administration, Honoris Causa, by European-American University, Republic of Panama. The Prestigious Doctorate Degree was  conferred on him and other revered personalities who have made significant marks in various fields endeavour, at the 10th Convocation congregation and conferment of Honourary Degrees of European- American University, Commonwealth of Dominica, Africa Regional Operations, Lagos, Nigeria.  According to the European-American University's All Africa Coordinator, Dr. Josephine C.Ahamefula Egbuta, "the philosophy of Education that informs EAU is not new; indeed, it is older than that of many more traditional universities. As an institutional philosophy, we conceive the University as a frame of reference for the learning undertaken by the students, ra...

The president of Save Nigeria Freight Forwarder Importers and Exporters Coalition (SNFFIEC) Chief Sir, Osita Chukwu who also doubles as the Chairman, International Freight Forwarders' Association (IFFA) Apapa Chapter has berated Chief Sonniel Onochie over his comments against the current President of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agent (ANLCA) Mr Emenike Nwokeorji which was reported in an online media platform.  Chief Osita, while reacting to the report said his associations has passed a vote of confidence on Mr Emenike Nwokeorji stating that the president has been able to consolidate peace and understanding among the various ethnic groups without bais. He also stated that Nwokorji through a harmonised ANLCA consolidation of a credible, quinine, free and fair election ever since the existence of the association. He called on Chief Sonniel to desist from creating bottlenecks in ANLCA processes and procedures as he lacks the capacity to evaluate the National president sin...

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT)  Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)  has handed over seized cannabis indica weighing 51.25kg worth N256, 250,000 to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The seizure, according to the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Joy Eghosa Edelduok  was made possible through policy trust of collaboration, consolidation and innovation of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR .   The CAC stated this in her speech at the handing over ceremony held at the command's headquarters in Kirikiri yesterday the 18th September 2024. Giving account of the seizure, the CAC said, "on Wednesday 11th of September, our vigilant officers working in conjunction with the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted a consignment of cannabis indica weighing 51.25kg valued at N256,250,OOO million naira.; This violates the provision of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, section 55 ...

The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded yet another outstanding feat in its fight against economic saboteurs and  smugglers of dangerous and unwholesome goods that are capable of undermining the security and safety of the country. The service, through the Onne Area 2 Command which has Comptroller Mohammed Babandede as the Customs Area Controller Intercepted and seized 12 Containers Of Illicit Goods Worth #31.2bn. Briefing newsmen on the seizures on Wednesday, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR in company of the CAC and other senior officers of the command lamented on  recent intelligence and seizures which revealed a disturbing trend that Onne Port is increasingly being used as a destination for dangerous and illicit cargo.  He noted that the scale and nature of these illegal importations pose a significant threat to the national security and the health of the citizenry. Adeniyi stated that diligent officers of the command seized twelve (12) c...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, have lauded the outstanding performance by the Executive Secretary/CEO, of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah in less than one year of his appointment. Speaking separately at a grand reception organised by the Benue Professionals in Lagos, Akume and Oyetola observed that Akutah remains one of the best appointments made by President Bola Tinubu. The SGF who was represented at the ceremony by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Chris Takar,  described the NSC boss as a brilliant young man with powerful ears. “Barrister Pius Akutah carries his responsibilities with such brilliance, excellence, humility and the zeal to serve, which are rare qualities in men. “Based on what he has done so far in less than one year in office and his plans being worked on, the NSC boss will be one of the stars of the present administration. If we l...

The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), through it's National President, Amb. EO Okafor mni, the National Executive Committee and the entire AANI family, had taken time out to celebrate one of the own, His Highness, Alhaji Usman Kankara Bello mni, (Kanwan Katsina) on his birthday. Describing him as a beacon of leadership, the alumni said they have  taken immense pleasure in extending warmest birthday wishes to one of their most esteemed and cherished members, His Highness, Alhaji Usman Kankara Bello mni, SEC 35, 2013, Kanwan Katsina II, revered District Head of Ketare Katsina State, North West Nigeria. The birthday felicitation according to a report by africaprimenews.com was signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Alumni Association, Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd) mni, Sarkin Yakin Kanwan Katsina and it reads; “Today, AANI proudly celebrates a remarkable traditional ruler, a beacon of leadership, and a steadfast bridge builder. Your Highness, your unwa...

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service said it has generated the sum of N18.07 billion revenue  between June 14 and August 29, 2024. into the Federal Government treasury. The command also dealt massively on smugglers and their businesses by seizing contrabands and smuggled goods worth N713.15 million within the same period under review. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) Dr Ben Oramalugo, made this known in his address during a press briefing last Friday at the command headquarters in Ibadan on the activities of his command. He said his officers had continued to sustain the desired onslaught against smugglers and their nefarious activities which are highly inimical to the economy. Oramalugo reiterated that his command would continue to leverage on the technological resources and capacity provided by the Customs management under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR to ensure that no revenue is lost on international trad...

 . ..As She Visits Gender Base Victim at FMC Umuahia The wife of the Governor of Abia State,   Mrs. Priscilla Chidinmma Otti,  has called on legal institutions and security agencies to swiftly implement laws and measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence (GBV) Mrs. Otti made this call yesterday at the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia Abia state where she had gone to visit a patient in the hospital who was reportedly suffered brutal physical abuse from her husband one Mr. Lawrence Chukwunyere. The woman named Mrs. Amarachi Lawrence from Atta Emede Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State was alleged to have been inflicted with severe injuries to her eyes by her husband in an attempt to pluck them out   along with machete cuts and genital mutilation. Speaking to journalists after the visit, Mrs. Otti said the visit was to assess the victim’s condition and explore government support for her treatment and quick recovery even as she made...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has cautioned members of the public on the existence of several unauthorized social media accounts making the rounds and purportedly belonging to him.  Dr Mobereola via his  verified X handle @MobereolaD  made it clear that these fake accounts are not affiliated or endorsed by him, or the Agency, in any way and advised members of the public to be wary and only communicate with them through their official social media platforms.  For the avoidance of doubt, any party that puts itself forward as acting on behalf of NIMASA, or any member of the Agency's Executive Management, for any purpose whatsoever is completely false and NIMASA disclaims and bears no responsibility whatsoever for their action.  Members of the public are hereby urged to treat with suspicion any such offerings and verify their claims in order not to fall prey to these scammers, as NIMASA ha...

Maj. Gen. (Prof) Remy Uche,  KSJI Supreme Subordinate President, Nigeria . As Christians all over the world marked  the feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist on August 29 commemoration of his beheading by King Herod for speaking up to the truth, the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) of the Roman Catholic Church has taken a swipe against which it described as obnoxious and draconian leaderships in many spheres of life in Nigeria. The Knights of St. John International (KSJI), a sodality organisation of men and women looked up to in the Roman Catholic Church as people of integrity, is not happy with the current situation in the country where leaders in some places are not serving expectedly. According to a press statement issued by the KSJI leader in Nigeria (Supreme Subordinate President), Maj Gen. Remy Uche (Prof), and signed on his behalf, by his Chief of Staff, Sir Abuchi Anueyiagu, to mark the feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of ...