Author: George Ozalla

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It is already a week, and your unexpected and shocking departure still looks like a dream. How I wish it is? When the news hovered without confirmation last week Sunday, there was panick and confusion. Many refused or chose not to believe it,others went into prayers demanding heavenly intervention. I am really finding it difficult […]