It was for a divine purpose that I met Pascal Gabriel Dozie over 30 years ago. Our first meeting was in the early 1990s when we were members of the Vision 2010 Committee, a team set up to provide a strategic direction for Nigeria to become a higher-medium income nation by 2010. Some credible sources…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has intercepted a large consignment of fake, expired and unregistered pharmaceuticals, as well as controlled equipment including drones and telecommunication devices worth ₦921 billion. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Apapa Port on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, warning…
By Femi Anamelechi National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has again been commended by the renown United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) for operational efficiency, resilience by the officers and men of the Agency and successes recorded in the fight against illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. INL also assured NDLEA Chairman/ Chief…
By Femi Anamelechi Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, has officially resumed duty at FOU ZONE ‘A’ following the redeployment of his predecessor, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, to the Service’s headquarters. According to a press release issued by the Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Hussaini Abdullahi, Comptroller Shuaibu becomes the 28th officer to head FOU Zone…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an improved achievement in revenue collection for the first quarter of 2025, with a total of ₦1.75 trillion collected. This represents a significant 29.96% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing at…
By Femi Anamelechi Geometric Power has resumed regular supply of electricity to residents of ABA as Gas supply to the 188MW Geometric Power Plant has resumed three days after it was suspended due to what industry experts call a process upset and a gas leak in the associated gas gathering (AGG) facilities of a leading…
By Cosmas Okereafor Following the diversion of flights from Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, to the Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport in Umueri, the management of the airport says they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure seamless operations. The Managing Director and chief executive officer of the Anambra State owned airport, Mr. Martins Nwafor in…
By Cosmas Okereafor Airplanes flying in and out of the country may be at risk as three aviation unions in the country, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have directed its members in…
From Marcel Duru Owerri The following is the text from Easter message by Governor Hope Uzodimma to the good people of Imo State to mark the celebrations of Easter, by Christian faithful, following the conclusion of lent. “In this sacred season, I rejoice with the Christian faithful in Imo State as we celebrate the glorious…
By Clement Olumba The Church has announced that Pop Francis who is the head of the Catholic Church has died. According to reports the Pontiff had been battling long infections that later developed to pneumonia, he was just shy of his 89th birthday. The reports indicated that he died in his residence at the Vatican….
