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 ... Arrest Three In Connection With Seizure  In it's national security effort, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) made a very significant seizure of arms and ammunition at the Port Harcourt Area II Command in Onne and arrested three suspects in connection with the seizure. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi mfr while briefing the press on Monday at Onne, Rivers State on July 1, 2024, said the service while acting on credible intelligence on June 21, 2024, during an  inspection of a suspicious 1x40-foot container from Turkey, found it to contain 844 rifles and 112,500 rounds of live ammunition.  These items which were concealed among doors, furniture, plumbing fittings, and leather bags,  had a total duty-paid value of ₦4,171,710,000.00. The CGC asserted that this interception underscores the commitment to of the Nigeria Customs Service to national security and public safety.  He stated that the service remains vigilant and committed to duty.  Additionally, t

  The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has officially launched the Operational Manual for the Inland Dry Ports IDPs operating in the country. Addressing stakeholders at the sensitisation and official launching of the operational manual for the IDPs in Jos, the Plateau State capital, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council Barr. Pius Akutah also disclosed that the Heipang Inland Dry Port located in Jos, would soon become operational. The Executive Secretary who was represented by the Director, Inland Transport Services Department of the Council, Mrs. Ify Okolue affirmed that the Heipang Inland Dry Port remains one of the dry port projects being facilitated by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to bring the shipping facilities to the shippers in the hinterlands, as part of measures to create employment opportunities for citizens and accrue substantial revenue to the Federal Government. “The Heipang, Jos Inland Dry Port is strategically located to serve not only the host state but the

The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu PhD fsi, has joined the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and other sister government agencies to preach against drug Abuse and illicit trafficking. According to a press release by the spokesman of the command,  CSC Abubakar Usman , the Controller, yesterday had participated in the Walk Against Drugs to Commemorate the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking.  The CAC joined the Commander NDLEA, Apapa Special Area Command, and other government agencies in the port to bring awareness on the dangers inherent in drug abuse.  He noted that such collaboration between sister agencies of government is crucial for intelligence sharing and ensuring public safety.  Olomu further noted that by working together, security agencies can achieve greater success and better protect their communities than they could alone.

The Nigeria Customs Service yesterday, lost an officer to the cold hands of death at the National Assembly while he was making a presentation to the House committee on Public Account The Officer, Deputy Comptroller Etop Andrew Essien, who was in charge of Revenue in the Accounts Unit of the service according to a press statement from signed on behalf of the  Comptroller General of Custom, Bashir Adawale Adeniyi mfr by the public relations officer of the Service, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada had about three minutes into his presentation became uncomfortable and requested for water and showed signs of discomfort and efforts to save him failed. The statement reads in full, "It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announces the passing of Deputy Comptroller Etop Andrew Essien, who served as the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Revenue in the Account Unit of the service. Deputy Comptroller Essien, who was in charge of the reconciliation of

Bomarah Foundation has raised the bar of philanthropy with the introduction of intellectual seminars that seek to impact a sustainable career and a stable self assured patriotic personality in each of its mentees. This was revealed by the President of the Foundation, Hajia Bola Muse when she hosted guests and mentees at the Annual Conference and seminar themed HEAL and BUILD at Rockview Hotel. Apapa, Lagos, recently. To achieve the objective of building good citizens and future professionals and leaders, Bomarah Foundation invited experts in different crucial vocations and human endeavours to lecture and impart knowledges in different vocations in the young people. Speaking exclusively to PortNews on the sideline on the event, Hajia Muse was thankful to Almighty God for His blessings upon her and prayed for long life and a bigger capacity so she could help more needy people. “Almighty God be praised for giving me this opportunity, the strength and the health and basic financial re

As felicitations continue to pour in for the brilliant performance of the Comptroller General of Customs CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi mfr, the Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) led by Alhaji Tunde Umar Daniah wishes to congratulate him as he marks one year of brilliant performance and outstanding records of achievements as the helmsman of Nigeria Customs Service. An association that accurately reports events in the Maritime sector, proudly and unrepentantly aligns with other maritime stakeholders in extolling the leadership qualities of a seasoned and visionary administrator who by dint of hard work and genuine patriotism has within a period of one year repositioned the Nigeria Customs Service on the pathway to continued remarkable accomplishments. The appointment of Adewale Adeniyi MFR as the Comptroller General of Customs by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, added fresh impetus to the Service within a very short time following the deployment

The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)  on June 14 2024, recorded a landmark daily collection of N17,903,312,598 being the highest daily collection ever since it's inception.  The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu described the feat as the beginning of many revenue collection, trade facilitation, and anti smuggling exploits to be achieved by the command in discharging its assigned statutory duties.  Olomu, who assumed office as Area Controller of the nation's premier port command a month ago , said the officers and men of the command under his watch are ready to sustain and surpass the tempo and up the ante. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Abubakar Usman, the controller said the unprecedented revenue collection is a way of celebrating one year in office of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, whose inspiring and motivating leadership has contributed greatly in what the

My appointment came during the nascent stage of the administration, when policy directives were being fine-tuned to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Under the guidance of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the NCS embarked on an initiative to align its statutory responsibilities with Mr. President's Policy Advisory Document (PAD). In this regard, a total of 9 priority areas were highlighted to deliver immediate benefits within the administration's first twelve months.  These areas were aligned under 4 core statutory responsibilities of the NCS; trade facilitation, revenue collection, protection of society, and collaboration with stakeholders  The priorities include: a. Under the Trade Facilitation Responsibility: i. Transforming Nigeria into Africa’s most efficient trading nation. ii. Decongesting areas within 4km around ports for cargo, road and railway use. iii. Enforcing the Presidential directive on 48-hour clearance of goods at

A presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples' Party NNPP in the last presidential election and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of compromising Kano security by their refusal to take away heavy operatives guarding the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The former governor of Kano state also accused the Federal Government of attempting to create a new breed of terror group and insurgents in Northern Nigeria. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of 82 kilometres of rural road networks at his hometown, Madobi, Senator Kwankwaso said the people of Kano would resist any attempt to undermine the constituted authority in the state. “We have mass followership because people believe in us, we are pro-people and the NNPP administration is determined to serve them anywhere they voted for it,” he said. Kwankwaso added, "as politicians, we will not fold our a

Following the expiration of the three-year tenure of elected chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors. Rivers state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has directed Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to assume leadership of the 23 Council Areas. The governor’s directive was given in a statewide broadcast today,  Tuesday 18th June 2024. In the broadcast, the governor said: “Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the councils with renewed vigour and readiness to serve and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together; Continuing he said, “As we move forward in making sure that the constitution is upheld, and that law and order are maintained as we continue to strive to provide leadership and direction for our people, I hereby direct heads HLGAs to continue to provide leadership in their respective local government areas". It was reported that youths on Monday, took over secretar