By Femi Anamelechi Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has ordered the immediate shut down of the Onitsha Main Market for one week, following defiance of the market leadership to open, against government directive. Governor Soludo’s order for a one-week shutdown of the sprawling market is more than an administrative penalty. It is the…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ports & Terminal MultiServices Limited (PTML) Command, has taken a bold step towards enhancing to transparency and accountability with the launch of a reputation management workshop for senior officers. Comptroller Joe Anani on Thursday, 22 January 2026 declared the workshop open.The CAC said the initiative was part…
By Femi Anamelechi Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has declared that with an outstanding record of 77,792 arrests including 128 barons, 14,225 convictions and over 14.8 million kilograms of illicit substances seized in the past five years, the era of Nigeria serving as…
By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have successfully apprehended a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-kanmo”, ending a 12 year manhunt following his involvement in the brutal killing of three NDLEA officers. Kanmo-Kanmo, who is notorious for drug trafficking, evading arrest and mobilizing armed thugs against security…
By Femi Anamelechi Western Marine Command has intercepted 20 sacks of Cannabis Indica valued at ₦157.83 million and reinforced commitment to ensure enhanced efforts on Maritime Boarder Safety The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi speaking to the media on 14th January 2026 , said the illicit drugs were carefully packed into 1,205 wraps and…
By Christian ABURIME The 2025 Christmas has come and gone, yet its beautiful memories in Anambra linger with a different fragrance. It was not just the aroma of jollof rice, spicy nkwobi, fried chicken, barbecued fish and roasted goat meat from bustling kitchens, or the sparkling glow from fireworks that painted the night sky. Woven…
By Femi Anamelechi A delegation of senior officials of the United States Africa Command on Tuesday 13th January 2026 met with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) during which they commended the existing relationship between NDLEA and AFRICOM, with an assurance of enhanced collaboration…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service, on Wednesday 7 January, 2026, announced that it has commenced the implementation of a framework for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers.In a statement issued to newsmen and signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy…
By Christian ABURIME In a robust push to sustain security gains across the state, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has donated 30 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police, Anambra State Command. The generous handover is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity and deepen community safety.Recall that last year, the state government had donated…
By Femi Anamelechi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed profound condolences and deep sorrow over the devastating fire incident that claimed lives at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on December 24, 2025. Governor Soludo commiserates with all families who lost loved ones in the…
