By George Ozalla The Joint Committee on Customs and Excise of National Assembly has called for the immediate implementation of the 4% Free On Board (FOB) policy on Monday 21st July, 2025. The committee also directed the Nigeria Customs Service to submit monthly performance reports on the 2024 budget. This resolution followed an interactive session […]
Brain Behind Indigenous MRAP
Meet Major General Victor Okwudili Ezugwu, the first Nigerian to develop military vehicle capable of resisting laπdmines. Major Ezugwu, a native of Ohebe Nsukka town in Igbo-etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state pioneered Nigeria’s first indigenous MRAP vehicle, driven by patriotism and ẞattlefield experience. In his remarks, Ezugwu said; “I challenged our tradesmen to […]
“UNCLE” SAM AMUKA-PEMU AND THE MIGHTY PEN@ 90 YEARS”
By: Godknows Igali On June 13th, 2025, a day after Nigeria’s newfound “Democracy Day” celebrations, citizens across the country gathered in various cities to honour a truly remarkable milestone – the 90th birthday of the venerable Prince Sam Oruru Amuka-Pemu. Counted among the pioneering set of journalists in Nigeria, a prolific writer and publisher, Amuka-Pemu […]
ICPC Secures Conviction of Immigration Staff Through Court in Employment Fraud
By George Ozalla The Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Saifullahi Haruna, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), for involvement in employment fraud. The conviction followed a petition received by the ICPC against Haruna. According to the ICPC, Haruna fraudulently obtained N140,000 in installments […]
“Obi Redirecting Goodwill to Serve the Needy”
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and former Presidential Candidate of Labour party has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all his Well-Wishers on his 64th Birthday.Obi expressed gratitude for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes on his 64th birthday. In his message, he reiterated a longstanding practice of redirecting celebrations toward causes that uplift […]
ICPC FCC to Partner Against Corruption
By George Ozalla ICPC and Federal Character Commission is set to join forces against job racketeering in different organisations. To this end,The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Character Commission (FCC) are launching a joint task force to tackle job racketeering in Nigeria’s public sector. This collaboration aims to […]
ICPC Arraigns Adamawa Officials Over Alleged Diversion of WB Funds
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned two officials from Adamawa State, Popoona Samuel and Arama Davies Gyandi, before a Federal High Court in Yola. The officials are accused of diverting funds meant for the rehabilitation of schools affected by insurgency in Adamawa State. These funds were […]
“NUJ FCT Press Week Kicks Off with Prayers at NASFAT Mosque”
By Amaka Okwudili The 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Press Week began on Friday with a congregational prayer at NASFAT Mosque in Utako, Abuja. Acting Zonal Missionary Imam of NASFAT FCT, Imam Marouf Farouji, urged NUJ leadership to remain dedicated to serving humanity and upholding journalism principles. Imam Farouji emphasized the importance […]
“NCS Boss Adeniyi Launches Renovation of Ajegunle”
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos. The project was undertaken by the Tincan Island Port Command as part of the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) “Customs Cares” Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. CGC Adeniyi […]
NCS NPRO- Maiwada on 2025 PR Power List”
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has received recognition for its excellence in public service and strategic communication. Assistant Comptroller of Customs (AC) Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer of NCS, has been named among Nigeria’s top 50 PR and communications professionals in the 2025 PR Power List The PR Power List, […]
