By Miriam Humbe The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s enduring collaboration with agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Thursday, 21 August 2025, stressing that shared facilities and operational cooperation remain key pillars of partnership. During a courtesy visit by the CDCFIB leadership to Customs Headquarters in Abuja, CGC Adeniyi highlighted ongoing collaborations, including the use of Customs facilities by Immigration and Correctional Services personnel. “In Ibadan, we have a five-storey building where two floors are dedicated to Immigration and a Correctional Service detachment,” he said. “In Kano,…
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By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, in a landmark operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The decisive action, carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores the Force’s unyielding commitment to its fight against transnational organized crime. Dai Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has organised a sensitisation programme for its management staff. The programme focuses on enhancing the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) operational effectiveness. The event took place in Abuja on 21 August 2025. Declaring the programme open, Deputy Comptroller-General Greg Itotoh, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, noted that fighting corruption within the Service is not a new undertaking. He emphasised that the sensitisation session was part of sustained efforts to strengthen internal controls and instil a culture…
***A clear Win for Technological efficiency and collaboration – Comptroller Onyeka By Miriam Humbe The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a landmark revenue collection of ₦16,411,402,227.27 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, which was made possible through the effective deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) known as Bodogwu. This was contained in a statement made available to the press on Thursday in Lagos by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara. The Customs Area Controller, Frank Onyeka said that this achievement is a strong indicator of the efficiency,…
By Miriam Humbe In sustained counter-terrorism operations across the North East theatre, troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recorded significant successes against Boko Haram, Jamaatu Ahli Al- Sunna Daawa Wal Jihad (JAS) and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno and Yobe States. On the 22 of August, 2025, at Kumshe in Borno State, troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade gallantly repelled a night attack on their Forward Operating Base by large numbers of terrorists armed with assorted weapons. With support from Nigerian Air Force platforms, the terrorists suffered heavy…
By Miriam Humbe A total of 30 persons were involved in canoe accident that happened on Friday 22nd August, 2025 in Garin-faji, Sabon-birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA’s Head of Press unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Out of the 30 persons involved in the accident, 21 survived including 2 canoe operators, 6 dead bodies were recovered from the river and 3 persons are still missing. Search and rescue operation is still ongoing to find the 3 missing persons. However, the 6 bodies recovered from the water were already buried according to Islamic…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued an advisory on impending floods in seven states due to rising Waters On the River Niger. The flood alert affects 29 communities in: Benue, Borno, Gombe, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Niger and Yobe. Here’s a full text of the Advisory: Flood Prediction: In addition to the flood prediction of August 20, the following locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding within the prediction period: August 23-24, 2025. Benue: Abinsi, Makurdi, Agyo, Gbajimba, Gogo, Mbapa, Otobi, Otukpo, Udoma, Ukpiam. Borno: Briyel, Dikwa, Maiduguri. Gombe: Bajoga,…
By Miriam Humbe The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) has called for a collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps on capacity building for Corps Members. Caroline Embu NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The partnership is expected to hinge on specialized training on digital content creation, story writing and mentorship among others. President of the DGN, Mr Uche Agbo made this call when he led other Members of the guild on a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu at the National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.…
By Miriam Humbe The Minster of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has commended the management of Environmental Management Institute, (EMDRRI) Abuja for enhancing Environmental Management in Nigeria. Ibrahim Haruna, the Director, Information in the Environment Ministry disclosed this in a statement. Balarabe said that EMDRRI’s efforts complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in the Environment Sector. To that effect therefore, the Minister declared the Ministry’s support, collaboration and partnership with EMDRRI for the development of Nigeria’s Environment. Balarabe said these while hosting the delegation led by the President/CEO of the Environmental Management & Disaster Risk Reduction…
By Miriam Humbe The 22nd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today, inspected state-of-the-art intelligence installations at Idu Community in Abuja. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement. Humsimedia Online gathered that the inspection was in continuation of efforts by the Police hierarchy to bolster intelligence-led policing as a vital component of internal security management, The visit formed part of the strategic engagements of the Nigeria Police Force with indigenous security experts, particularly EIB STRATOC, a homegrown security solutions provider, in pursuit of stronger collaboration towards enhancing national security architecture. During…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement. Humsimedia Online gathered that the move was in line with the IGP’s vision for far-reaching Police reforms and commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. The historic elevation emphasizes the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare and operational efficiency. By establishing the Directorate, the Nigeria Police Force…
***Clarification on USSD Codes The Nigeria Police Force wishes to clarify that the recent message circulating about using USSD codes #61# and ##002# to detect and remove phone hackers is NOT an official communication from the Force. The Nigeria Police Force urges members of the public to verify information through official channels and be cautious of misinformation. We also encourage the public to take necessary precautions to stay safe online.