By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the United Kingdom International Development, is strengthening its internal anti-corruption framework through a comprehensive exercise focused on corruption risk analysis, risk mapping and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The initiative formed part of efforts to identify […]
NAFDAC Begins Full Enforcement Of Ban On Sachet, Sub-200ml PET Alcoholic Drinks
By George Ozalla The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced full enforcement of the Federal Government approved prohibition of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET or plastic bottles below 200ml. The Agency, in a press briefing issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, said the enforcement followed the execution […]
Eid-El-Maulud: Akpabio Felicitates Muslims, Seeks Prayers For Peace, Unity
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), urging the faithful to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and progress in Nigeria. Akpabio, in a […]
DCG Abe Retires After 35 Years Of Meritorious Service
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the retirement of Deputy Comptroller-General Tijanni Abe after 35 years of meritorious service to the nation, with senior officers and colleagues paying tribute to his career, character and contributions to the Service. Members of the NCS Management Team gathered at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, […]
Akwa Ibom Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For 2027
By George Ozalla Political stakeholders from the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno for another term in office in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ikot Ekpene, where participants drawn from the […]
101-Year-Old Woman Arrested As NDLEA Seizes Cocaine In Fufu
By George Ozalla A 101-year-old great-grandmother, Esther Ogunmabo, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly dealing in cannabis, while the agency also intercepted cocaine hidden inside a wrap of edible cassava flour, popularly known as fufu, in a series of operations that yielded illicit drugs worth more […]
Walson-Jack Urges Journalists To Ask Hard Questions
By George Ozalla The outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged Nigerian journalists to go beyond reporting official statements and events by asking difficult questions, interrogating policies and decisions, and holding public institutions accountable in the interest of citizens. Walson-Jack gave the charge during a special interactive […]
Tinubu Names Yari APC Campaign DG
By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, as Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Yari’s appointment is part of the leadership structure being put in place by the APC as the ruling party […]
Obi Challenges Presidential Candidates To Face Nigerians, Defend Records
By George Ozalla Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged all candidates seeking to become Nigeria’s president in 2027 to come before Nigerians, answer questions about their records and subject their plans for the country to public scrutiny. Obi made the challenge on Friday while flagging off his campaign for […]
Akpabio Lauds Tinubu Over Establishment Of University Of Technology In Akwa Ibom
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Obio Akpa, in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio also thanked Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for releasing the Obio Akpa campus of […]
