The Federal Government through the Nigerian Customs Service has begun a fresh move to clamp down on operators of improperly imported private jets into the country, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. Consequently, no fewer than 80 operators of private jets are expected to appear at the headquarters of the NCS in Abuja with their aircraft import documents. The special aircraft import verification exercise, which begins on Wednesday (tomorrow), is expected to last for 30 days, according to a public notice issued by Customs. The notice, sighted by one of our correspondents, read in part, “The Nigeria Customs Service announces…
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By Tom Garba, Yola Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Barr (Dr) Boss Mustapha CFR, NPoM, as a mark of respect and loyalty has paid homage to former President Muhammadu Buhari to commemorate the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir Sallah celebration. Boss was in Daura, the home town of Buhari on Monday to exchange pleasantries and honour Buhari in celebration of the Sallah season. According to Mustapha, his relationship with Buhari even after he left the Villa is still intact and vowed to maintain it as long as he lives. He prayed to God to give Buhari the strength and…
Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa The Nigeria Premier Football League side, Bayelsa United, on Monday, said they are too civil to behave indecent among other teams as insinuated by the Yenagoa based Shooting Stars goalkeeper, Okemute Odah for assaulting him in a match day-37 fixture decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Bayelsa United beat Shooting Stars, who are chasing continental football 2-1 to keep their NPFL status in shape. Christian Pyagbara put the visitors ahead at 25 minutes but the host responded from John Bassey’s brace at 76 and 81 minutes. In a statement signed by the Head of Media, Bayelsa United and…
Abdul, one of the sons of the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO Abiola), has said that his elder brother, Kola, cannot rule Nigeria. Abdul states this in an interview on a podcast show, Mic On on Sunday. Abdul said Kola failed in his duty to manage Abiola’s empire. Recall that Kola contested for the presidency on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in 2023. However, Abdul lamented Kola’s inability to sustain Abiola’s political legacy and unite the family. Abdul said, “MKO Abiola’s legacy would have been properly sustained if Kola was in a better position. And he…
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), has called for the adoption of a unified four-year tenure for elected local government officials in the country. Alh. Aminu Muazu-Maifata, National President of ALGON, made the call in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Lafia. Muazu-Maifata said that the move would ensure good governance and quality representation at the grassroots level.The president called on the National Assembly to urgently amend the nation’s constitution to unify the tenure of local government officials across the country. “The tenure of local government officials should be made four years to enable us deliver on…
Agency Report France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced a “noticeable reduction” of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries like Russia are vying for greater influence. According to a plan under discussion with African partners, France is planning to drastically reduce its so-called “pre-positioned” forces in Africa. According to two sources close to the…
Samuel Adesola, Abuja Nigerian Air Force says its airstrikes have killed no fewer than 80 terrorists in their hideouts at Gidan Kare village in Faskare Local Government Area of Katsina State. NAF said its airstrikes carried out on June 15, also destroyed over 45 motorcycles belonging to the terrorists. AirForce spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet announced this in a statement on Monday. According to him, “The strikes became necessary following intelligence that terrorists numbering over 100 were reported burning houses at a settlement about 5 kms away from Gidan Kare Village. Overhead the Village at about 8.30pm, several houses…
. Armed youths parade creeks in riverine councils, vow to escort caretaker committees to take over . Warn your children to avoid being used as canon fodders, police advise parents . Asari-Dokubo urges outgoing LG chairmen to avoid causing crisis, says ‘your tenure is over’ A palpable tension caused by the ongoing succession crisis enveloped the 23 local government areas of Rivers State on Monday sparking fears of possible outbreak of violence among residents of the oil-rich state. At Degema Local Government Area secretariat, some youths were seen blocking the main entrance, chanting songs in solidarity and demanding the departure…
There was palpable tension in the Nnewi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area as well as the Nnobi community in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State when yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded both communities on Monday. A yet-to-be-confirmed number of persons were feared killed, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries during both attacks. Sources in the areas said several persons sustained varying degrees of injuries as the assailants suspected to be enforcing the Monday sit-at-home exercise, shot indiscriminately into the air when they arrived. It was gathered that tragedy first struck in the industrial town of Nnewi when the…
Veteran musician Eedris Abdulkareem has said the hardship under the current administration is worse than the situation under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, when he sang his controversial satirical song, ‘Nigeria Jagajaga’. He lamented that instead of addressing the hardship, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is blaming the immediate past government. Abdulkareem bemoaned the hardship and insecurity in the country in his latest song ‘Emilokan’. “Tinubu government blames Buhari, Buhari government blamed Jonathan. Hunger dey, people dey die. This one don pass JagaJaga. Emilokan oti ebi lokan,” he said in the song. (Daily Post)