By Karen James The Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad, Ndi Akaodo (SASA), has strongly no involvement in a viral video currently making waves on social media, describing the claims as false, mischievous, and a deliberate act of fake news aimed at smearing the reputation of the squad. The video, which allegedly shows men stopping commercial tricycles […]
Two Air Peace Pilots Test Positive For Alcohol, Cannabis
By Amaka Okwudili A preliminary accident report, signed by the NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, revealed that the Boeing 737 aircraft, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt with 103 people on board, veered off Runway 21 after landing from an unstabilised approach. The Nigerian […]
OCHA Brigade Debunks False Reports on Onitsha Market Shooting
By Karen James The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media and blogs alleging that its operatives were responsible for the recent shooting at Onitsha Main Market, Emeka Offor Plaza axis. In a statement on Tuesday, the leadership of OCHA Brigade clarified that its […]
Nigeria Set To Mark 65 Years of Independence with Nationwide Celebrations
By George Ozalla The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Inter-ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the planning and execution of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stressed the importance of unity and patriotism as the country prepares to mark […]
Akwa Ibom State Signs MOU with REA to Boost State’s Energy Sector
By George Ozalla Pastor Umo Eno, executive governor of Akwa Ibom state has stated that electricity is the single most important driver of the State’s development agenda, stressing that the era of energy insecurity in the state is over. Speaking at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Akwa Ibom State Strategic Roundtable held in Abuja […]
The Importance of Decent Conduct and Remarks in Politics
*Opinion* By George Ozalla In the realm of politics, the tone and language used by leaders and aspirants can no doubt significantly impact the discourse and perception of their campaigns. Several separate jabs by His Excellency Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State in which he derided virtually all his key opponents in […]
NCS Updates Public on Ongoing Recruitment Exercise
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided an update on its ongoing recruitment exercise, which began with an official advertisement published in national newspapers on December 27, 2024. The exercise aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres. The Service received a total of 573,523 applications during […]
Customs, Defence Bureau Test Locally Built Airboat for Anti-Smuggling Ops
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) have taken a significant step towards strengthening maritime security and enhancing anti-smuggling operations. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, both agencies jointly tested a locally built airboat at Jabi Lake, Abuja. The airboat, designed to maneuver in shallow and hard-to-reach […]
FG, Experts Urge Information Chiefs to Partner with ICPC on Anti-Corruption Drive
By George Ozalla The Federal Government and experts have called on information chiefs to partner with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in its grassroots anti-corruption drive. This initiative aims to tackle corruption at the local level and promote transparency and accountability in governance. The partnership is expected to leverage the […]
Nigeria Customs Service Board Approves $300 De Minimis Threshold
By George Ozalla The new regulation, effective from September 8, 2025, exempts goods valued at $300 or less from payment of customs duties and related taxes. However, this exemption is limited to four importations per year and excludes prohibited or restricted items. According to the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller of […]
