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Merit Denied: DCG BU Nwafor’s Rise to Nigeria Customs Service Helm Blocked Amid Allegations of Ethnic Bias

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A heated debate has erupted in the Nigeria Customs Service following the recent one-year tenure extension granted to Controller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The move has allegedly denied Deputy Controller-General (DCG) BU Nwafor, a highly respected officer from Anambra State, the opportunity to succeed Adeniyi as the next CG.

DCG Nwafor, with an exemplary record and unblemished service, was reportedly next in line for the top position. However, with her retirement looming in October 2026 and the tenure extension granted to Adeniyi, she has been allegedly bypassed for the role.
DCG KI Adeola is now reportedly positioned as the next in line for the CG position after Nwafor’s retirement, sparking concerns about the fairness and transparency of the succession plan.

The decision has been criticized as a form of marginalization of the South East region, with many seeing it as a denial of an Igbo woman’s rise in the Customs hierarchy.

Critics argue that the decision undermines meritocracy and fairness in the Nigeria Customs Service, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and representative leadership.

Controversy has reignited concerns about ethnic bias and marginalization in Nigeria’s institutions, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability.

Advocates for reform are pushing for merit-based appointments and promotions in the Nigeria Customs Service, to ensure that the most qualified and deserving candidates are given opportunities to lead.

There are calls for greater transparency and accountability in the decision-making processes of the Nigeria Customs Service, to prevent allegations of ethnic bias and merit bypass.

As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the Nigeria Customs Service will address the concerns raised and ensure a fair and transparent leadership succession process.

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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables

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A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,

The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.

The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.

When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.

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US Reacts As De@th Toll In Kwara Terror Attacks Hits 200

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The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.

Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.

It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.

According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.

Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.

The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.

“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.

“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”

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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online

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A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.

In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.

According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.

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