Lagos Police Command Releases Nigerian Artist, Portable, After Meeting Bail Conditions

By Our Correspondent Portable The Lagos State Police Command has released Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, after spending a night in the cell. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the release to newsmen on Wednesday evening. Hundeyin said he was released in the afternoon. When asked if Portable had sorted out the issues, the spokesperson…

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International Day of Boy Child : Highlighting Issues To Promote Well Being in Nigeria

By Paulyn Ugbodaga The International Day of the Boy Child, observed on May 16th each year, aims to raise awareness about the challenges boys face and to promote their well-being and development. This year, the theme “Focus on Boys’ Health and Well-being” highlights the importance of addressing the unique health needs of boys. How can…

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Nigeria’s Customs Board Approves Appointment of 13 Deputy & Assistant Comptrollers-General

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointment of 13 senior officers of the service during its 59th regular meeting. The National Public Relations Officer, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada says in a statement that the list composed of five Deputy Comptrollers-General (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptrollers-General (ACGs) of Customs. The confirmed…

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Nigeria’s Main Opposition Figure Cautions Federal Authorities Against Move To Use Pension Fund Assets For Infrastructure Projects

By Our Correspondent Nigeria’s Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the main opposition People’s Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned the Federal government to halt the move to tamper with Pension Funds Assets. Alhaji Abubakar said in a statement that, “It is a misguided initiative that could lead to disastrous consequences on the…

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Book Recommends Alternative Dispute Resolution As Mechanism To Prevent Violence And Armed Conflict in Global Community

By Goodluck Ikiebe The need to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR, as a mechanism to prevent violence and armed conflict has been emphasised. This was part of recommendations in a Book entitled, Philosophy of War and Peace Under Islamic Law written by Dr Nuraen Taiwo Dindi, Head of Public and International Law Department, Faculty of…

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Edo State Police Command Hands Over Child in Viral Contents To GBV Commissioner

By Goodluck Ikiebe Following the disturbing incident involving the viral dissemination of inappropriate pictures depicting a 4-year-old girl under the Instagram handle @officialsarah_ig, the Edo State Police Command has taken action to address the matter. On Sunday, May 12, 2024, public outrage erupted as a result of these images, leading to the identification and subsequent…

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Nigeria Customs Boss & Team Undertake Study Tour of Communication Company in China To Boost Operations

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi and his team have toured the Headquarters of Huawei, a famous information and communications technology company in Shenzhen, China. During the visit, Mr Adeniyi discussed opportunities embedded in Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project as part of his official visit to the People’s…

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Custom Services of Nigeria and China Sign Agreement To Enhance Trade

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) to foster bilateral relationship for the enhancement of economic growth. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi, who led some of his management team to the ceremony in…

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Association of Retired Military Officers in Nigeria Commences Weeklong AGM To Foster Unity

By Goodluck Ikiebe THE Retired Army, Navy, and Air Force Officers’ Association of Nigeria (RANAO) is to hold its 36th National Annual General Meeting (NAGM) from May 12 to May 16, at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess and Suites, Asokoro District, Abuja. The Theme of the five-day event is: “In Pursuit of the Aspirations of…

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Nigerian Military Authorities Unfold Plan To Build Invictus Centre For Wounded Personnel

By Goodluck Ikiebe Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has unfolded plans to build a state of the art Invictus Center to facilitate complete recovery and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers and veterans of the Armed Forces. The unveiling was done at a reception in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, who are…

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Nigeria’s Defence Chief Says Personnel’s Welfare Remains Priority in Service Delivery As Prince Harry Honours Wounded Soldiers

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the happiness of his men remains paramount to him in discharging his responsibilities as Defence Chief. Gen. Musa expressed this view while addressing newsmen on Saturday during the novelty volleyball match in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry…

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Nigerian Human Rights Commission Seeks Legislation To Ban Cultism in Schools

By Goodluck Ikiebe The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a strict legislation to ban cultism in Nigeria’s institutions of learning. The Commission apparently worried by spate of increased cultism in the nation’s tertiary institutions, said the legislation should be done in such a way that it will not affect the rights of…

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Nigerian Celebrity Counsels Female Folks On Broken Marriage ; My Regrets!

By Our Correspondent A Nigerian Celebrity, Tiwa Savage, whose broken home, due to insufficient patience happens to be a big lesson to female folks confronted with marital challenges. She advised the young and outgoing ladies to be very careful in taking decisions that would break their marriage and would eventually subject them to regret. Tiwa…

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Private Lithium Processing Factory Inaugurated in North Central State of Nassarawa For Electronic Batteries

By Goodluck Ikiebe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a Lithium processing factory built in Nasarawa State by a Chinese firm, Avatar New Energy Materials Company Limited. The commissioning, which took place at Kama Otto in Nasarawa Local Government Area, was in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government. The President was represented at the occasion…

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Nigeria Customs Service Boss Expresses Readiness To Build Capacity of Personnel At WCO Conference in China

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed optimism that the recently launched Pilot Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program in Nigeria is designed to contribute to the broader objectives of the WCO in promoting border security and fostering sustainable economic development globally. CGC Adeniyi, according to the Service…

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