By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Office of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has dismissed allegations made by Mr. Solomon Ighoyohwo, describing them as inaccurate and inconsistent with the facts surrounding their past relationship. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Senator’s Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, the office said it was necessary […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Elumelu family has continued its tradition of faith-based philanthropy with a fresh donation of ₦100 million to two major church bodies in Delta State as part of its five-year commitment to supporting religious and community development initiatives. The family donated ₦50 million each to the Anglican Diocese of Asaba and […]
By George Ozalla The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, has called for the protection of the Authority’s statutory funding allocation, stressing that any further reduction could affect its ability to effectively carry out its aviation safety oversight responsibilities. Najomo made the appeal during a public hearing organised by […]
How Technology, Leadership and Innovation Are Redefining Border Management Special Report By: Chukwudi George Ozalla The steady hum of powerful servers, rows of digital display screens and the constant flow of operational data offered a glimpse into a side of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) few Nigerians ever see. Hidden behind the familiar checkpoints, seaports […]
By Tosin Precious Adeniran The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to freeze a bank account belonging to the Osun State Government, insisting that the action was taken to protect public funds allegedly at risk of being diverted, even as Governor Ademola Adeleke described the move as unlawful and politically motivated. […]
By Ada Gloria Ewuzie The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured Nigerians that the ongoing Passport Centralization Reform will not disrupt passport application, processing or issuance, describing the exercise as a strategic operational upgrade aimed at improving service delivery, enhancing document security and strengthening the integrity of the nation’s passport system. The clarification follows concerns […]
By George Ozalla Preparations have commenced in earnest for the 60th birthday celebrations of Distinguished Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso popularly called Kpakpando, as political leaders, senior government officials, business executives, traditional figures and other eminent Nigerians gathered in Abuja to inaugurate a high-powered planning committee for the milestone event. The inaugural meeting of the Planning […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for stronger legislative support to drive its modernisation agenda, saying a robust legal framework is essential to building a transparent, efficient and accountable customs administration capable of meeting Nigeria’s revenue generation, trade facilitation and border security objectives. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made […]
By Prosper Okoye The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a seven-member National Reconciliation Committee headed by Pat Utomi as part of efforts to resolve disputes arising from its recent party primaries and strengthen internal unity ahead of forthcoming elections. The committee is expected to engage with aggrieved aspirants and stakeholders across the country to […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the release of the final list of 3,852 successful candidates for its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, while unveiling plans to commence annual recruitment beginning from 2026 in a move aimed at ensuring a more predictable and efficient manpower development process. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, […]
