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When Comptroller Frank Onyeka emerged as the new Customs Area Controller at Tincan Island Port (TCIP) nine months ago, the bar was already very high courtesy the good work of his predecessor, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Dera Nnadi mni. Many wondered if the bar could get higher for revenue generation, trade facilitation and the infrastructure restructuring at the Command. Comptroller Onyeka, when quizzed about the possibility of surpassing his predecessor’s attainment, modestly stressed the place of God’s grace and stakeholders collaboration in his affirmation. Few weeks ago, on a breezy Tuesday morning in late August, the usually bustling Tin Can Island…

By Ifeoma Ikem Dr Basil Nwaolisa, the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Clearing Agent (NCITFLCA) says Nigerians must fight corruption at all levels for the progress of the nation. Nwolisa said this over the week during the launch of his book titled `The Toll of Corruption In Ngeria: A Maritime Perspective. “For Nigeria to bounce back to her glory every one of us must see corruption as the enemy that is behind the lack of progress of the country and it needs to be tackle. “Corruption in Nigerian has become common place and if nothing is done Nigeria’s…

The conference hall of the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service was packed to the rafters as officers, relatives, friends and journalists were in attendance to witness the decoration of officers who were promoted at the Command. The busy occassion had officers from the deputy comptrollers rank and through the lower ranks being decorated by the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka and assisted by Comptroller Joseph Anani of the Ports Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command, Comptroller Istifanus Musa and other high ranking officers, including some family members. The Customs Area Controller…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has described as “sheer blackmail” recent allegations that it collects illegal levies at petroleum depots across the country. In a statement yesterday, the union, which is currently embroiled in a unionisation dispute with Dangote Refinery, expressed concern over what it called a calculated attempt to malign its image through social media campaigns, misinformation, and distortions of fact. According to NUPENG:“They are pained by our victory over unionisation battles against them, and they are out for revenge by attacking our reputation and activities. Please don’t be depressed by all these negative…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a change of leadership at the Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, with Comptroller Joe Anani assuming duty as the new Customs Area Controller. Comptroller Anani took over from Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Tenny Mankini Daniyan at a brief ceremony following recent deployments approved by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. In his inaugural address, Anani commended the achievements of his predecessor, particularly in steering the command through the roll-out of the Unified Customs Management System, popularly known as B’Odogwu. He described the PTML Command as well-organised and pledged…

A Group, Radical Agenda Movement In The Nigerian Bar Association has order Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu To Withdraw Charges Against 28 Makoko residents. The statement signed by the Chairperson Ayo Ademiluyi and the Adiodun Kolewole the secretary stated that,”We of the Movement for Justice expressly call on Governor Babajide Sanwo-OLU of Lagos State to order the Attorney General of Lagos State to withdraw trumped up charges preferred against 28 residents of Makoko within the next 24 hours or face mass protests. “We can now confirm that 28 residents in all who were attby Police Officers attached to the Lagos State TASKFORCE…

The Nigerian Radical Agenda Movement in the Nigerian Bar Association (RAMINBAhas condemned the mass arrest ofMakoko Residents by Police Officers attached to the Lagos State TASKFORCE managed by the Lagos State Government. Ayo Ademiluyi, the Chairperson RAMINBA, said in press statement that the Residents, acting under the auspices of Freedom in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, Sogunro and Iwaya (FREMOSI),who were getting ready to attend the 1st Lagos State Waterfront Summit at Eko Hotel were arrested by the officials of the same Lagos State Government! According to her,We beg to ask : how sincere is the Lagos State Government about dialoguing with waterfront…

Part Two – When the Police Become PartisanBy Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi In Part One, I warned that what is coming in 2027 may be nothing short of war—unless Nigeria wakes up. Today, I turn the spotlight on the Nigeria Police Force and its role in the unfolding Alimosho crisis. Democracy cannot survive when the very institution charged with protecting order and liberty becomes the barricade against both. The Letters That Tell the Story On 1st September 2025, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) formally wrote to the Divisional Police Officer, Gowon Estate, Alimosho. The letter was clear and courteous: “We…

By Ifeoma Ikem Controller Oluwadare Oshoba assumed the role of Commander, Area Controller of Apapa Command, succeeding Controller Babatunde Olomu who was promoted to Assistant Comptroller of Customs. During the handover ceremony, Controller Oshoba stated, ” I am deeply humbled and sense a strong duty to stand before you today to assume leadership as the Customs Area Controller of Nigeria’s premier port and the heartbeat of Nigeria’s maritime trade. Oshoba characterized his predecessor’s tenure as nothing short of historic, stating that under his leadership, the Apapa Command became a benchmark for excellence in revenue generation, enforcement, and trade facilitation. The…

…..A Rising Name in Etsako Central. Though yet to officially declare his intention to run for political office in Etsako Central Constituency, Hon. Augustine Enamegbai Umogbai has already become a figure of growing interest. His calm demeanor, strong academic background, and devotion to community development have drawn admiration across Edo State. Known for his humility, faith, and consistent service, Umogbai represents a refreshing model of leadership at a time when integrity and people-oriented values are highly sought after. Education has been the cornerstone of Hon. Umogbai’s journey. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and…