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Actionable Intelligence: Customs Comptroller General Commissions Analytics Centre At Apapa

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In the quest to  enhance regulatory compliance, strengthen risk management frameworks, facilitate legitimate trade and optimise revenue assurance mechanisms, t he Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, officially commissioned an analytics centre at the Apapa Customs Command to generate actionable intelligence. The Customs CG said that the importance of data in any modern Customs administration,  cannot be over emphasised, saying that data is the new currency of international trade and international business. “And we value data a lot because it is the backbone of our risk management engine. And we cannot pretend to have a modern Customs administration if we do not have credible data to support it and drive it into operations. “Virtually every project that we embark upon using ICT is driven by data. If we are doing an AEO program for compliance, we need a data upgrade to do it. If we want to do selectivity, we need data to do it. “If we wan...

Gumi: Timi Frank Urges Trump To Halt Security Cooperation With Nigeria

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A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, urged the United States government and President Donald Trump to halt intelligence sharing and security cooperation with the Nigerian government, citing recent comments attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on banditry and terrorism. Frank who made the call in a statement issued in Abuja,  said the remarks credited to Gumi suggesting that Nigerian authorities may know the identities and locations of bandits raise serious questions about the handling of insecurity in the country. “If it is true that the government knows the names of these bandits, knows where they are located and even knows their camps, then Nigerians deserve to know why decisive action has not been taken,” he said. He argued that the continued rise in kidnappings and killings across the country suggests that insecurity has escalated despite claims that se...

Danfulani, APC Stalwart, Danfulani Makes Case For Kaduna Publicity Secretary Role, Promises Digital Revolution, Seeks Delegates Support

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In a move set to reshape the communication dynamics of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, a prominent party stalwart has formally declared his intention to contest the position of State Publicity Secretary. The aspirant, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani, brings a deep history of party service to his candidacy. Born in Mando, Afaka Ward, Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State, Danfulani was SA Northern Media Strategies to the APC Publicity Secretary Mr Lai Mohammed, he  is also the founder of the APC at Your Door Campaigns Forum.  He previously served as the North-west Secretary for the GMB Support Group, which campaigned extensively for the late President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.  Danfulani was also a founding member of the Tinubu Support Organization and is the Convener of the General Christopher Gwabin Musa Support Initiative.   His practical electoral experience includes serving as the Returning Officer for the APC in Afaka ward, Igabi ...

Otti’s Dictatorial Outburst Against Journalist Raises Questions Over Transparency, Accountability – APC Chieftain

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*Says Gov must tender public apology  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has strongly criticised Governor Alex Otti for what he described as his “dictatorial outburst” against a journalist during a recent monthly media briefing in the state. The APC chieftain asked Governor Otti to tender an unreserved apology to the Journalist and quickly provide answers to the question bothering on accountability asked by the Journalist.  The Abia governor, during a media chat on Friday had described a question directed to him as “irresponsible” and “stupid.” The governor lashed out at a journalist who identified himself as Chika Nwabueze at the event for asking that, “Your excellency, your administration has received briefs on infrastructure project and reforms, but critics say transparency and inclusive governance need improvement. Can you provide verifiable data showing how your policies have directly improved the standard of ...

Ramadan: Aliyu Care Foundation Brightens Masaka, Hosts Special Iftar

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*Food items, Iftar packages  distributed to residents The Youth President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, alongside the Director General of the Aliyu Care Foundation, Mrs. Hawa Salawu, visited Masaka for a special Ramadan Iftar outreach aimed at supporting the community during the holy month. A statement signed by the SA Media to the Youth President, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson,  said that the visit forms part of a broader humanitarian initiative designed to extend compassion, unity, and relief to fasting Muslims and vulnerable families.  During the outreach, food items and Iftar packages were distributed to residents, ensuring that many households were able to break their fast with dignity and comfort. Speaking at the gathering, the Youth President emphasized the importance of kindness, community service, and collective responsibility, particularly during Ramadan — a season that calls for generosity, reflection, and solidarity.  He reiterated his commitment...

Apapa Customs Strengthens Synergy With Nigerian Navy

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The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer Apapa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, dated February 26, 2027. Speaking during the visit, the CAC stated: “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts. The first is consolidation. On assuming duty, I resolved to consolidate on the gains already achieved and improve the existing relationship between Apapa Command and the Nigerian Navy within this axis.” On collaboration, he noted that modern border management requires agencies to work in tandem, ...

APC Congresses: Ceding All Structures To Governors Will Lead To Implosion, Nabena Warns

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*Says 2027 elections  about masses vs people in power  Ahead of the nationwide congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon, Yekini Nabena, has cautioned Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda-led National Working Committee (NWC) against ceding all the structures to the incumbent governors across the county. The APC chieftain said ceding all the structures from the Wards, local governments and the state to the governors would only breed resentment, deprive real party men and women, and eventually chasing away the few remaining  masses in the APC. In a statement he released Wednesday in Abuja, the Bayelsa State APC chieftain warned that,  "the 2027 general elections is about masses against the few people in the corridor of power, hence the masses must be carried along." According to him, the ongoing preparations by the current NWC only shows preparation to handover the structures to the Governors ...