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Sokoto/Zamfara Customs Area Command Holds Sensitization Workshop for Vehicle Regularization

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2 years ago

May 15, 2024

In a bid to promote the 90-day window period for the regularisation of import duties on specific categories of vehicles, the Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command recently organised a workshop for members of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), Sokoto Chapter at the Headquarters of the command in Sokoto.

In a press statement signed by Abdullahi Abubakar on 14 May, 2024 by the Public Relations Officer of the command, on behalf of Comptroller Kamal Mohammad, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), noted that the sensitisation was organised due to the significant role that AMDON members play in the importation and sales of vehicles across the country.

The statement reads, “The involvement of AMDON members in the workshop was due to their critical roles in the vehicle business.”

The statement explained that Comptroller Mohammad noted that the 90-day window period, which began on March 4, 2024, and will run until July 5, 2024, is an initiative under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi. “This initiative aims to enhance compliance with customs regulations,” he emphasised.

During the workshop, participants were educated about the two categories covered by this window period: vehicles imported into Nigeria without the requisite customs duty and vehicles detained due to undervaluation, excluding those seized and condemned. Motor dealers and other Nigerians wishing to regularise their vehicle import duties are encouraged to apply through a customs-licensed agent to any of the Zonal Coordinators (A, B, C, D) with the necessary documentation.

The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria expressed gratitude to the Command for organising the workshop and assured its members would take advantage of the opportunity provided by the service.

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

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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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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PRESIDENT TINUBU SENDS 5-PERSON DELEGATION TO ATTEND JESSE JACKSON’S BURIAL

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final burial rites of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate.

Jackson passed away at age 84 on February 17, 2026, in Chicago.

Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is the leader of the delegation.

Other members are the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Special Presidential Envoy for Global and Pan-African Affairs, Brian Browne; and the Senior Special Assistant, Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaye.

The delegation will deliver President Tinubu’s message of condolences to the Jackson family.

In an earlier tribute, President Tinubu described Reverend Jackson as a great friend of Nigeria and Africa.

“He was a moral voice and a formidable resistance to apartheid in South Africa. He played a leading role in the campaign for the release from prison of Nelson Mandela and other African National Congress leaders. He won critical support for sanctions against the then apartheid government”, President Tinubu wrote.

The burial programme for the civil rights leader began on February 26, with a lying-in-state at Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago. Services in South Carolina and Washington, D.C., and a lying-in-state at the South Carolina Statehouse were scheduled for March 1-5.

On March 6, a “People’s Celebration” will take place at House of Hope in Chicago, followed by a private homegoing on March 7 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
(Information and Strategy)
March 4, 2026

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The Moment Gov. Adeleke Danced And Sang To Celebrate Pastor Adeboye On His 84th Birthday (Video)

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4 days ago

March 4, 2026

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On Monday, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke joined in celebrating the 84th birthday of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

In a video shared by the governor’s Special Assistant on Digital Media, Oni Lawrence, Adeleke was seen serenading the cleric during a courtesy visit.

The video was captioned, “Yesterday night, Governor Ademola Adeleke rejoices with Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on the joyous occasion of his 84th birthday.

“He celebrates a life devoted to faith, humility and service to humanity, a spiritual father whose teachings and prayers have shaped generations across Nigeria and beyond.”