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Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu has formally assumed duty as the 33rd Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, with a pledge to consolidate the Command’s achievements in revenue generation, trade facilitation, enforcement and institutional discipline.  A statement signed by the Chief Superintendent of Customs Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Area Command, Isah Sulaiman, dated Tuesday September 29, 2026, said that  the assumption-of-office and farewell ceremony, held on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the Auditorium of the Apapa Area Command, was attended by heads of security and regulatory agencies, representatives of government agencies, terminal operators, shipping and business stakeholders, customs brokers and other partners of the Command, who delivered goodwill messages to the outgoing and incoming Controllers.  In his inaugural address, Comptroller Mu’azu described his appointment as “a great honour and privilege” and expressed appreciation to ...

KASH International Festival, a groundbreaking cultural celebration designed to showcase the rich diversity, lifestyles, traditions, fashion, food, music and dances of Nigeria and Africa, has been officially announced for December 2026. The festival is being convened by Michael Damilola Babalola, with the vision of creating a platform where people from different socio-political, cultural and economic backgrounds can come together to celebrate the beauty of diversity and the cultural heritage that connects communities across Nigeria and beyond. Addressing a press conference at the weekend in Kaduna, Babalola said that  at the heart of the festival is KASH, a foremost entertainment company that has, for years, played a significant role in keeping Kaduna’s entertainment and social scene vibrant.  "KASH has supported and provided platforms for virtually all categories of creatives within the city and is also the owner of the popular KASHLIFESTYLE Night Hub, a major ente...

Former football stars from across Delta State are set for another round of fierce rivalry after 32 All-Stars teams were drawn into eight groups of four for the 2026 fourth edition of the Ofugara Peace and Unity Cup. The draw has set the stage for a keenly contested group-stage battle, with teams expected to fight for maximum points and progression into the knockout rounds in their quest for the tournament’s ₦10 million top prize. The draw ceremony, which attracted representatives of participating teams, officials and football stakeholders, also provided a platform to reinforce the tournament’s core objectives of promoting friendship, unity, sportsmanship and social interaction among former footballers in Delta State. Welcoming the participating teams, a board member of the Ofugara Give Back Initiative, Barrister Mrs Antoinette Ofugara Obiuwevbi, commended the clubs for their impressive response and commitment to the competition. She stressed that the tournament goes beyond ...

Kaduna State has recorded an impressive performance at the North-West Zonal Elimination of the National Intermediate Games, held from September 9 to 12,  2026 at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, securing qualification in six team-sport disciplines. The competition, hosted by Kaduna State under the administration of Governor Senator Uba Sani, CON, through the Ministry of Sports Development, brought together five North-West states: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara. Kaduna finished first in Beach Volleyball (Male and Female), Volleyball Female, Handball Male, Cricket (Male and Female), Hockey and Basketball, while placing second in Volleyball Male. The strong performance underscores Kaduna’s growing strength in grassroots sports and the State Government’s commitment to talent identification, athlete development and welfare. Speaking on the achievement, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports Development, Mrs. Dorcas Inti Benjamin Tanko, commended Go...

The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has congratulates one of its own, Mr. Tom Garba, Publisher of TG News, on his well-deserved appointment as the Executive Director of Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC) Television. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by its National President and Secretary, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson and Andrew Ibrahim Mshelia respectively, dated September 11, 2026. "This appointment is a testament to Mr. Garba's sterling track record as a seasoned, fearless and principled journalist, whose commitment to truth, grassroots reporting, professionalism and community development has distinguished him in the Nigerian media landscape. "Through TG News, Mr. Garba has revolutionized digital journalism in Kaduna, Adamawa and the entire Northern region, amplifying the voice of the voiceless, promoting accountability and upholding the highest ethical standards of the profession. His values of integrity, diligence and service align perfectly ...

*Hails Apapa Command  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,  has emphasized that the nation's ports must serve lawful commerce, industrial growth,  leading to prosperity of the country. He expressed this, at a press briefing unveiling seizures recorded at the Apapa Area Command, on Thursday September 10, 2026. "Let me also commend the officers and men of the Apapa Area Command for the  vigilance and professionalism that produced these results, and I thank the NDLEA,  NAFDAC and our international partners for their cooperation. Our ports must serve  lawful commerce, industrial growth and the prosperity of this country. "They must not  serve as transit points for narcotics, for controlled drugs, for equipment that threatens  our security, or for goods that endanger the health of Nigerians," he said. He assured that the service will continue to hold that line, and they ask the public and the...