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Customs CG, Adeniji to appear before NASS, breaks silence on officers retirement controversy
The Controller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniji, will appear at the National Assembly on Tuesday to clear the air on the extension of years of service of customs officers who are expected to have gone on retirement but are still in service.
Answering questions from journalists during an official visit to the Kwara State Customs Command headquarters in Ilorin, on Monday, the CGC, said “we will be at the National Assembly tomorrow, we already have our facts.
“We don’t manufacture papers, anything that we do, we have approvals for it, we are an agency that is guided by the rule of law and once we know that we are operating on the right side of the law, we have nothing to fear.”
Adeniji confirmed that the approval for extension of service for the affected officers was given by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after proper process.
“The Controller of Customs, Kwara State command, Faith Ojeifo, who has performed creditably well during his tenure on duty is among the officers who got the approval to stay on in service with an extension that was properly processed and approved by the president.
“We will not allow anybody to operate outside the provision of the law, we will be there to explain everything to them,” he added.
Adeniji, who spoke extensively on the fight against petroleum smuggling in the country, lamented that except the authorities engage all members of society, “we may be the losers of we allow smuggling to thrive in the country.”
He asserted that the menace constitutes a great danger to the country and all measures will be put in place to check the menace and bring culprits to book according to the law.
The CGC, however, noted that significant results have been achieved in the efforts to curb petroleum smuggling through the use of advanced technology by the agency.
He said with about 17 land borders in the country, the fight against petroleum smuggling, among others, would require more advanced technology and the involvement of the critical stakeholders.
In his remark, the state controller of customs, Faith Ojeifo, said the fight against persistent petroleum smuggling must be a collective exercise.
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
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
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
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.
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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child
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.
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