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By Ifeoma Ikem The residents of Festac Town in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, are crying out once again. Their daily lives are defined not by convenience but by the endless battle against failed roads and broken infrastructure. On Sunday, the community’s frustrations spilled into the open as hundreds of people staged a peaceful walk across the town. Their aim was clear: to draw urgent government attention to the appalling state of the roads. Potholes have become a permanent feature of Festac’s streets. Motorists say what used to be smooth journeys have now turned into obstacle courses riddled with hazards that damage vehicles…

By Ifeoma Ikem The South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Kim Pankyu, has reaffirmed the commitment of his country to enhancing diplomatic relations with Nigeria. He spoke in Lagos at the K-Heritage Festival, which featured a vibrant display of Korean culture, including traditional OWNDO ,Samulori E-Seo dance, hanbok fashion and exquisite Korean cuisine. Ambassador Kim emphasized the significance of cultural exchange in fostering unity, creativity and mutual understanding between the two nations. While commending the organisers, the envoy disclosed that “the festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of South Korea, and serves as a platform for promoting bilateral cooperation and…

By Ifeoma Ikem Dr Basil Nwaolisa, president, 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…

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…