By Miriam Humbe Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has said that a more professional, accountable and technology-driven Customs Police Unit (CPU) was highly needed in order to tackle emerging security threats, combat illicit trade and strengthen the integrity of the Service. CGC Adeniyi said this on Thursday at the inaugural Customs Police Summit, 2026 event which held in Abuja. The summit was themed: “Reimagining Customs Policing: Learning From The Past, Responding To The Present, And Preparing For The Future”. CGC Adeniyi said the summit was an opportunity to review the evolution of Customs policing, address…
Author: Humsi
Protocols It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Inaugural Customs Police Summit 2026. For the first time, the Customs Police Unit (CPU) has brought together the Service and its enforcement partners to ask three questions: who we are, what we stand for, and where we must go from here. I thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his steadfast support for the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service. I also acknowledge the ACG Headquarters, the Acting Provost Marshal, the officers and men of the CPU, our sister agencies and all our partners. I stand before you…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Abuja Operations Office (AOO), has coordinated the direct distribution of relief materials to persons affected by flood and windstorm disasters across four Local Government Areas in Kogi Central Senatorial District, Kogi State. The benefiting Local Government Areas include Ajaokuta, Okehi, Adavi and Ogori-Magongo. The humanitarian intervention followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by NEMA Abuja Operations Office to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the disasters and identify the immediate needs of affected households and communities. Following the assessment, the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, approved the provision…
By Miriam Humbe The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service witnessed a seamless leadership transition on Tuesday, 10th November, 2026, as Deputy Comptroller Femi Felix Akanni formally assumed duty as the Acting Customs Area Controller. Public Relations Officer of the Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Victor Ogagbor disclosed this in an official statement. He succeeds Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, who has been redeployed to Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne Port. The handing-over and taking-over ceremony, which featured an official parade to the delight of officers and guests, was graced by the Acting Comptroller, Federal…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has said it would ensure that every Nigerian had access to safe, dignified and sustainable sanitation facilities. This is even as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Toilet Day. Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, gave the assurance at a ministerial press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The Minister was represented by the Director, Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Mrs Omotunde Adeola. Balarabe Lawal said that sanitation goes beyond the provision of household conveniences or basic infrastructure, it is an essential public health intervention, an environmental…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Action Alliance (AA) under the leadership of Chief Kenneth Udeze has received with disappointment the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Hon. Justice Inyang Ekwo, today 10th November 2026, declining jurisdiction in Suit seeking clarification on INEC’s duty to accept candidates from the authentic leadership of the Party. “We respectfully but firmly reject the reasoning of the Court and have instructed our lawyers to immediately file an Appeal at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division.” For the avoidance of doubt: 1. We did *NOT* ask the Federal High Court…
By Francis Atume, Makurdi A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Benue State, Dr. Ngutor Anyam, has suggested that voting the party’s governorship candidate, Prof. Sebastine Hon, SAN, to take over from the incumbent in the 2027 general elections would be for fairness and justice. Anyam, who spoke yesterday during an interview with journalists in Makurdi, explained that before the present administration was massively voted into office, stakeholders in the Benue project resolved that the mandate be given to Jechira, and specifically to Vandeikya, to complete Adasu’s tenure, which was truncated by the military junta. He recalled that…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is closely monitoring the continued drop in crude prices in the international market to ensure the gain reflects in what Nigerians pay at the filling stations. Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC Director, Corporate Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The assurance was given on Tuesday by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr. Tunji Bello, following public enquiries. Latest reports indicate that Brent futures have fallen from the peak of $115 in September to below $90 this week in the international market. In…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded significant operational successes in Adamawa State, decisively crushing a terrorist assault, rescuing three kidnapped civilians and recovering arms, ammunition and improvised explosive materials in separate operations. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. On 8 November 2026, troops deployed at Zangula Kilba Junction in Gombi Local Government Area successfully neutralized an attempted attack by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. Demonstrating superior…
***Highlights Anti-Money Laundering Efforts By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) processed 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs) and 99,839 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) between September and October 2026, reflecting sustained efforts to facilitate legitimate trade, improve cargo clearance processes and enhance revenue generation. The figures were disclosed during a joint security press briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Speaking at the briefing, the Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, said the performance reflected the Service’s continued commitment to improving…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have continued to maintain the momentum of operations across the various geopolitical zones in the country, with consistent efforts made to deny terrorists, kidnappers, gunrunners and other criminal groups freedom of action between 30 October – 5 November 2026. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director Defence Media Operations disclosed this in a weekly press briefing for the period of October 30-November 5, 2026. These operations sustained pressure on the criminals and reinforced the AFN’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks, protecting lives and property, and restoring lasting peace and security…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Navy has sustained its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in Rivers State, identifying a combined total of approximately 68,175 litres of suspected stolen crude oil during two separate operations in Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement. The operations, conducted on 24 October and 7 November 2026 by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, followed credible intelligence on illegal petroleum storage and refining activities within the Orashi Forest and adjoining areas. During the operation on…