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Apapa Customs Strengthens Synergy With Nigerian Navy

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The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer Apapa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, dated February 26, 2027. Speaking during the visit, the CAC stated: “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts. The first is consolidation. On assuming duty, I resolved to consolidate on the gains already achieved and improve the existing relationship between Apapa Command and the Nigerian Navy within this axis.” On collaboration, he noted that modern border management requires agencies to work in tandem, ...
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Ramadan: Over 1,000 Kano Residents Benefit From Aliyu Care Foundation Food Items

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*Foundation takes up education sponsorship  of 2  children  The Aliyu Care Foundation (ACF) has commenced the distribution of cooked meals to the less privileged across Kano State under the leadership of its founder, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas.  This was contained in a statement signed by the SA Media to Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, dated Tuesday February 24, 2025. It said that in addition, the foundation has undertaken the sponsorship of the education of two children from less privileged families. The official launch of the initiative was held in Tudun Wada Local Government Area, where the program was inaugurated.  The event attracted thousands of Islamic scholars, community leaders, stakeholders, and members of the public. More than 1,000 people benefited from the distribution of food items.  This effort forms part of the foundation’s humanitarian activities during the holy month of Ramadan, carried out under the gu...
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APC Congresses: Ceding All Structures To Governors Will Lead To Implosion, Nabena Warns

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*Says 2027 elections  about masses vs people in power  Ahead of the nationwide congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon, Yekini Nabena, has cautioned Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda-led National Working Committee (NWC) against ceding all the structures to the incumbent governors across the county. The APC chieftain said ceding all the structures from the Wards, local governments and the state to the governors would only breed resentment, deprive real party men and women, and eventually chasing away the few remaining  masses in the APC. In a statement he released Wednesday in Abuja, the Bayelsa State APC chieftain warned that,  "the 2027 general elections is about masses against the few people in the corridor of power, hence the masses must be carried along." According to him, the ongoing preparations by the current NWC only shows preparation to handover the structures to the Governors ...
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N210m For Photocopier: Otti's Govt Gaining Notoriety For Financial Inconsistencies, Padding - Ikonne

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and immediate-past Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has called on Abians to remain vigilant and continuously hold the government of Governor Alex Otti accountable, particularly over what he described as persistent financial inconsistencies and lack of transparency in the administration. Prince Ikonne made this call while speaking on a monitored radio programme on Monday in Abuja, where he expressed deep shock over the inclusion of ₦210 million in the Abia State budget allegedly earmarked for the purchase of a photocopier, an action the state government has since attempted to dismiss as a “typographical error.” While debunking the allegation that the government budgeted N250 million for the purchase of a photocopier at its Lagos Liaison Office, through a statement by the State Ministry of Budget and Planning, Abia st...
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Electoral Reforms: Timi Frank Petitions Trump, Warns Of ‘Political Genocide’, Looming Anarchy

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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under existential threat and could descend into chaos if alleged plans to manipulate the 2027 general elections are not halted. In a strongly worded open letter dated February 7, 2026, Frank accused the ruling party and the leadership of the National Assembly of plotting to entrench a one-party authoritarian state, describing the alleged scheme as “political genocide” against Nigerians. He called on Trump and the international community to intervene, warning that failure to act could trigger unrest, violent conflict, and a breakdown of law and order. “Nigeria’s general elections scheduled for February 2027 are under serious threat. If current developments are not addressed, they may result in widespread unrest, possible anarchy, and a breakdown of law and order...
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Zonal Coordinator Commends Apapa Area Command On Revenue Performance, Seizures

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*Tasks  officers on integrity, trade facilitation The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, on Thursday February 5,  2026, received the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, on a familiarisation visit, during which he commended officers and men of the command for their exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation throughout the year 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by the Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Port Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, dated February 5, 2026. It said that while addressing officers during the visit, the Zonal Coordinator stated that the purpose of his visit was to acknowledge the operational challenges faced by the Command, appreciate its notable achievements and further boost the morale of personnel who have consistently surpassed expectations, particularly in revenue collection wh...
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Atiku’s Aide Shaibu Roasts Onanuga Over "Grammatical Errors"

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  The X (formerly known as Twitter) handles of the Special Adviser on Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga and that of the Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu became a theater for hot exchanges over grammatical error and corrections.   The drama ensued after Onanuga, through his X handle @aoanuga1956, made a reaction to the reported incident of vandalism on the rehabilitation work on the Ilesha-Ibadan Expressway.   The presidential adviser had furiously responded to the story, asking that the vandals wrecking havoc on public infrastructure should, according to him, be shot at sight.   “Just shoot these unconscionable vandals/thieves at sight. They are worst species of citizenships,” Onanuga said in a tweet posted at 8:09 am on Sunday.   Few hours after the post, Shaibu replied to it through his handle, @phrankangel at 1:43 pm, dismissing the remarks by Onanuga as, “lawlessness.” ...
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