Battle-Hardened Anti-Smuggling Officer Kaila Takes Charge at Seme Border
A new chapter began at the Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as Comptroller Shuaibu Kaila assumed office as the Customs Area Controller, succeeding Comptroller Wale Adenuga. The leadership transition places one of the service’s experienced anti-smuggling operatives at the helm of oneContinue Reading
Shippers’ Council Orders Suspension of New Shipping Tariffs
By Godwin Obi Apapa Customs Seizes ₦3.4bn Codeine Syrup Hidden in ContainersBarely five days after the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, declared that the Apapa Port would no longer serve as a safe haven for smugglers and criminal syndicates, officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the ApapaContinue Reading
Shippers’ Council Orders Suspension of New Shipping Tariffs
Apapa Customs Seizes ₦3.4bn Codeine Syrup Hidden in ContainersBarely five days after the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, declared that the Apapa Port would no longer serve as a safe haven for smugglers and criminal syndicates, officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Apapa Area Command haveContinue Reading
We’ve Navigated Out of Economic Uncertainty, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians at home and abroad that the country has emerged from what he described as a “dark tunnel of economic uncertainty,” expressing optimism about Nigeria’s economic future. The President made the remarks during an exhibition in the United Kingdom as part of his two-dayContinue Reading
Panic as Lorry Crashes into Anambra Church, Catches Fire
Residents of Agulu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State were thrown into panic after a fully loaded lorry crashed into the premises of St. Matthias Catholic Church and caught fire. The incident occurred late on Wednesday along the Agulu Lake–Golden Tulip Hotel Road, causing traffic gridlock asContinue Reading
2027 Gov Poll: Succession Firestorm Heats Up in 10 States
The simmering build-up to the 2027 general elections is rapidly giving way to a high-stakes succession season in at least 10 states, as governors in their final terms prepare to exit office and a new generation of political actors moves to take their place. Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo AbiodunContinue Reading
NNPP Faction Rejects FCT High Court Judgment, Heads to Appeal
BY GODWIN OBI A faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) led by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has rejected a judgment delivered by the Federal Capital Territory High Court, describing the ruling as illegal and a threat to Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement issued in Abuja, the faction’s NationalContinue Reading
Troops Kill Over 60 Terrorists In Borno
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed more than 60 terrorists during a fierce confrontation in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Military authorities said several notorious commanders linked to the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgent groups were amongContinue Reading
Nigeria, Britain Set for Fresh Security Alliance
By Frontline Reporters President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said Nigeria’s collaboration with the United Kingdom in tackling insecurity remains crucial, noting that he would discuss Nigeria’s counter-terrorism initiatives and regional stability challenges during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Tinubu made the disclosure Wednesday night during aContinue Reading
Customs Intercepts Live Pangolins, Intensifies Crackdown on Wildlife Trafficking
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’, have intercepted two live pangolins being illegally transported along the Kano–Jigawa axis.The seizure occurred on March 12, 2026, at about 10:00 a.m. during a stop-and-search operation carried out by officers of the unit as part of aContinue Reading