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By Austin Obi The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, intercepts 1,431 kilogrammes of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as “Ghanaian Loud”, and seized 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice ”, the operations yielded smuggled goods with a total duty paid value (DPV) of N3.32 billion across Lagos and its environs. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu said this while addressing pressmen at the command headquarters describing the seizures as the outcome of a strategic operational overhaul anchored on intelligence-led enforcement. Aliyu noted that the unit recorded 144 interceptions after reorganising patrol patterns, strengthening internal supervision and…

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service announced that it intercepted 12 trailer loads approx. 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice and other items, with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3.32 billion. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu said this while briefing pressmen at the command headquarters describing the seizures as the outcome of a strategic operational overhaul anchored on intelligence-led enforcement. Aliyu noted that the unit recorded 144 interceptions after reorganising patrol patterns, strengthening internal supervision and shifting from predictable checkpoints to targeted deployments across the Lagos metropolis. According to him, the seizures included 6,954 bags of foreign…

By Tricia Ikem The Anti-Corruption Awareness Organization, Nigeria (ACAON), successfully held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) between January 29 and 31, culminating in the emergence and inauguration of new Board of Trustees (BOT) members, national, zonal, and state executives. The three-day AGM, which also featured induction, orientation, and intensive training for ACAON officers nationwide, commenced with the arrival of delegates from all states of the federation at Ayabot Hotel, Ikoga/Mowo Road, Badagry, Lagos, on January 29, 2026. The main activities of the AGM took place on January 30, designated as the official “D-Day,” and included the induction of newly…

By Tricia Ikem A philanthropist, Mr Calistus Chukwuedozie says Nigeria will be at peace when its youths are gainfully employed and in turn solve the problem of insecurity across the nation. Chukwuedozie, a past President of the Rotary Club, Victoria, Lagos made the assertion at the memorial thanksgiving in honour of his late father, Pa Anthony Onuchukwu Chukwuedozie at Catholic Church of Transfiguration, VGC, Lagos,. He said he observed first-hand how employment can help curb insecurity when he travelled to his home town Ihiala, Anambra state for his father’s burial. He credited Onyema’s employment initiatives in Mbosi, Ihiala, where at…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state marks its 50th anniversary, describing the occasion as a celebration of resilience, cultural pride, and sustained progress. He noted that since its creation, Oyo State has remained a strong contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic and cultural development, emerging as a hub of commerce, education, and innovation. According to him, the Golden Jubilee offers a moment for reflection and renewed commitment by government, private sector players, traditional institutions, and citizens toward building a more inclusive…

By Tricia Ikem Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have called for urgent and scalable solutions to address the rising rate of youth unemployment, stressing the need for strengthened technical education and increased collaboration with the private sector to bridge existing skills gaps. The call was made at the disrupTED EduKate Africa Summit 2026, a one-day leadership forum held at the University of Lagos, where participants examined the growing disconnect between education outcomes and labour market demands. The summit brought together education leaders, private sector operators and development advocates to promote adaptive learning, practical skills acquisition and innovative financing models for…

In a move aimed at redefining how Nigerians celebrate Valentine’s Day, Adron Homes and Properties has launched a special seasonal campaign tagged “Love for Love” Valentine Promo, offering customers a mix of discounts, flexible payment plans, luxury gifts and travel rewards.The real estate firm said the initiative is designed to encourage individuals, couples and families to express love through long-term investments that guarantee security, stability and legacy, rather than short-lived gifts. The Valentine promo, which runs throughout the season of love, applies to Adron Homes’ wide range of estates and housing projects located across major cities and fast-growing corridors in…

By Tricia Ikem The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has approved the appointment of Norbert Akachukwu Sochukwudinma (NAS) as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Local Government Affairs. The appointment is part of ongoing efforts by the APC national leadership to strengthen grassroots engagement and enhance coordination between the party’s national secretariat and local government structures across the country. Sochukwudinma is a seasoned politician and an active member of the APC, with deep roots in Delta State politics. He currently serves as the APC Chairman for Aniocha South Local Government Area. In addition to his…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has confirmed a violent attack on some of its officers by suspected armed drug traffickers during an anti-smuggling operation at Akokoro area of Iwoye, Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Thursday, 22 January 2026, at about 1600 hours. The incident occurred while officers of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a 12-tyre truck suspected to be conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items. Before reinforcement teams could arrive, the suspects mobilised a large number of armed hoodlums and launched a coordinated attack on the…

By Tricia Ikem A magistrate court in Bwari, Abuja, has struck out a terrorism case against the Oloje Bello family of Orubu Mokun, Majidun, Ikorodu, Lagos State, ending a legal battle that had caused significant distress to the family. The legal reprieve comes after the family petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 2, alleging that Ayinla Hazzan and members of the Amosun family, in collaboration with Omotubora Abayomi, orchestrated attacks against them. According to the petition, the suspects allegedly mobilised land grabbers to intimidate the family, creating fear and preventing them from moving freely within their community. Chief…