Connect with us

EVENTS

Ogun Customs generate over 4bn in January, discovers four unauthorized companies

Published

on

The Ogun II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says it has generated over 4bn as revenue for the month of January 2025.

The figure represents a significant increase of 104% compared to the corresponding period last year.

The Customs Area Controller, Olusola Alade, disclosed this on Thursday during a press conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

Alade added that the command also discovered four unauthorized factories operating without proper license and permits in Ota axis of the state.

The factories are, Evita Moore, Lekan Industries, Scarlet Eagle Ltd and IBK Ventures.

The Area controller maintained that the \ attainment is an evidence of the commands commitment to the growth of the national economy.

Alade while praising the officers for their diligence, professionalism and dedication in ensuring that revenue target given to the command are met and exceeded, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adeniyi and the Nigeria Customs Service management team for their unflinching support.

His words, “ It may interest you to know that the command generated, the sum of four billion, three hundred and thirty-five million, three hundred, twenty-three thousand and fifty-three kobo 4,000,335,323.53kb as revenue for the month of January, 2025.

“This can be compared to two billion, one hundred and thirty-five million, two hundred and seventy-six thousand, six hundred- and seventy-six-naira, eighty-six kobo N2,135,276.673.86kb generated in the corresponding period of last year, 2024. There is a differential of N1,865,058,649.67 which is a significant increase of 104%.

“This is to say that the command generates the total sum of Thirty-two billion four hundred and sixty-one million, four hundred and fifty-eight thousand, eight hundred and fifty-eight naira and fifty-nine kobo (N 32,461,458,858.59kb) Last year.

“And recently the Command discovered about Four (4) unauthorized factories operating without proper license and permits but the Command took necessary action and brought them under excise control, and they are in different stages of registration” he added.

Alade assured that the command will continue to dialogue, engage and educate stakeholders and local business communities, soliciting the cooperation of various factories with their timely payment of appropriate exercise duties and other charges payable.

EVENTS

EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

Published

on

 

​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

Continue Reading

EVENTS

Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

Published

on

Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

Continue Reading

EVENTS

“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

Published

on

 

A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

Continue Reading

Trending