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In a bold demonstration of renewed strategic resolve to stamp out insurgency and restore enduring peace to the North East,  the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, yesterday, 6th November 2025, embarked on his maiden operational visit to the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Theatre, Maiduguri, Borno State. The visit, according to a press release issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele is in line with the directive of the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which underscores the Nigerian Army’s reinvigorated drive to consolidate on the gains made in the counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations towards total annihilation of terrorists in the North East. Addressing troops at the Maimalari Military Cantonment, Lieutenant General Shaibu charged the trooos to s...

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), a digital innovation aimed at enhancing national security, boosting revenue generation, and facilitating seamless trade across Nigeria’s ports.  The pilot phase of the initiative was conducted using a container designated for the Kano/Jigawa Area Command on 5th November, 2025 marking the first practical deployment of the technology in real-time cargo monitoring. The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, according to a release sent by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SC Tunde Ayagbalo, while speaking during the launching  at the Apapa Port described the ECTS as a strategic innovation that enables real time monitoring of cargo movement from the point of departure to the final destination. He explained that the system uses electronic seals and handheld devices to track containers, ensuring transparency, preventing tampering, ...

The Nigerian Navy has appointed Rear Admiral Suleiman Dantsoho Ibrahim as the new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command (CNC), Yenagoa, following the formal handover from Rear Admiral Ahmed Gaya. The ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Command Headquarters, marked a smooth transition of leadership within one of the Navy’s most strategic operational zones. In his remarks, Rear Admiral Ibrahim expressed gratitude to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to consolidate the gains recorded in maritime security and operational efficiency. “It is a great honour to assume command of the Central Naval Command. I fully appreciate the strategic importance of this command to Nigeria’s maritime safety and economic prosperity. I assure the Navy and our nation that I will uphold this trust with utmost dedication,” he said. Rear Admiral Ibrahim emphasized his resolve to strengthen inter-agency cooperation to combat crimes such as cr...

The Port Harcourt II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has achieved a landmark milestone with a record-breaking revenue collection of N76, 075, 447, 369. 83 in October 2025. This achievement marks the highest monthly revenue in the Command’s history, highlighting the impact of decisive leadership and unified collaboration within the Command. This record-breaking performance is attributed to the deliberate and conscious stakeholder engagement championed by the Customers Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Aliyu M Alkali. This was achieved through the ongoing dialogue with stakeholders and consistent engagement with unit heads, emphasizing the importance of facilitating legitimate trade, compliance and adding value to the Command’s operations. These initiatives have significantly contributed to the improved revenue performance. This exceptional performance according to a press release by the Image Maker of the command, CSC Theophilus P Duniya, underscores Comptroller Al...

The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the month of October 2025, achieved a record-breaking revenue collection of N304 billion collection, being the highest monthly revenue generation by any customs command in the history of the Nigeria Customs Service. This record is against the revenue sum of N264b generated in the month of October 2024 bringing the command's revenue generation for the first 10 months of the year 2025 to ₦2,402,141,493,747.06 surpassing the 2024 total revenue of the command. The Customs Area controller of the command,  Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba according to a statement from the command's Public Relations Officer, SC I T Ayagbalo, commended the officers and stakeholders for their contributions to the success, describing it as the beginning of more revenue generation exploits on his watch. According to the CAC, the latest revenue feat is an initial proof of the command’s readiness to process higher volume of trade,which will translate to great...

  In a demonstration of compassion and commitment to community well-being, the Customs Officers’ Wives Association ( COWA ), Ogun I Command, has organized a two-day free medical outreach for officers, security agencies, and residents of its host communities. The outreach, which took place at the command headquarters in Idiroko, provided a range of free healthcare services including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, hepatitis screening, eye examinations, obesity assessment, medical consultations, and the distribution of free drugs and eyeglasses. Declaring the event open, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, commended the initiative, describing it as a key part of the association’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and an extension of the service’s people-oriented policies. He noted that the programme aligns with the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, Ph.D, which emphasizes community engagement and welfare....

The notorious traffic gridlock that once crippled Apapa and its environs is gradually resurfacing, threatening to paralyze movement and port operations once again. Despite previous interventions, residents, commuters, and port workers are now facing renewed evening congestion as truckers and tankers swarm the port access roads daily. Investigations by the Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) reveal that while Apapa roads remain relatively free during the day, a long trail of trucks begins forming by evening from both the Costain and Mile 2 entry points. From the Ijora-Olopa Bridge to Apapa and from Coconut Bus Stop to Tin Can Island’s gates, trucks line up in droves, allegedly paying between N30,000 and ₦50,000 to secure a spot in the queue. Sources alleged that some officials of key agencies—including the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Nigeria P...

The Comptroller-General of the the Nigeria Customs Service, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi mfr has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s readiness to cement collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in combating human trafficking and the illegal trade in endangered species. CGC Adeniyi made this commitment on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, when a delegation from NAPTIP paid him a courtesy visit at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja. The customs boss, who appreciated the visit, commended the delegation for their continued service to the country and assured them of Customs’ unwavering support, noting that Nigeria’s security challenges require joint action  He stressed that the Service does not view crimes solely through the lens of smuggling but through broader national security implications. “We believe in the power of collaboration. We can achieve more with less when we work together.” He said. The CGC revealed that the Service has...

The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind,  Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs,  ACG Kola Oladeji, on Tuesday, 28th October 2025,  at the Command Headquarters, Birnin Kebbi,  handed over a truck with registration number NSR26ZL, laden with 60,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The coordinator, according to a press release issued by the Assistant Public Relations Officer of the command,  Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, ASC1  Mubarak Mustapha, was ably represented at the occassion by the Customs Area Controller, Kebbi Command, Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim fdc, In his remarks, Comptroller Matawalle stated that the exercise aligns with the vision and directive of the National Coordinator to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, promote transparency and accountability, and ensure proper handling, investigation and disposal of petroleum products s...

In view of the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD has ordered respective Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to intensify intelligence-driven operations and coordinated security raids across identified flashpoints in their respective Areas of jurisdiction in the State.  The strategic move according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga is aimed at nipping in the bud any emerging threats of political thuggery, cult-related violence and the illegal possession of firearms, with the overall goal of ensuring a secure and peaceful electoral environment. The Commissioner noted that credible intelligence reports indicate that certain individuals and groups, acting on behalf of political interests, may be mobilizing youths for violent activities before and duri...