1 hour ago Food Security: Gov Buni Assures More Agric Interventions, Other Support For Farmers

As part of efforts to ensure food security, the Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has restated the commitments of his administration towards providing more agricultural interventions among other support for farmers for better results. Buni who stated this while flagging off the distribution of 30, 000 bags of 10kg rice donated to the […]

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47 h. ago Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn

By Steve Agbota Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Friday, said that it intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband worth over N1.010 billion within one month. Notable among the illicit goods intercepted include bales of Cannabis Sativa, parcels of Canadian Loud, petroleum products, and foreign parboiled rice, among others. […] The post Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FCCPC seals Abuja shops for selling local rice repackaged as foreign

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Tuesday raided Utako Market in Abuja, sealing several shops over alleged deceptive sales of local rice re-bagged and sold as popular foreign brands. The operation, which was carried out with the support of police officers and other security personnel, targeted traders allegedly involved in passing off locally Read More

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3 w. ago Customs Intercepts N1.72bn Trucks Of Rice, Petrol, Others In 1 Month

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, announced the interception of contraband worth N1.72 billion from smugglers in the last month. The seized contraband include 3,832 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice equivalent to 7 trucks, 27 used vehicles, also known as ‘tokunbo’ vehicles; 494 Jerry […]

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3 w. ago Customs intercepts 14,820 litres of petrol, hard drugs, others worth N1.720bn

Arrests 6 suspected smugglers with various contraband By Steve Agbota The operatives of Federal Operation Unit Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday said that intercepted 14, 820 litres of petrol, 7 trailer loads of rice, 3,643kg of cannabis sativa and others worth over N1.720 billion. The Customs Area Controller of the Unit, […] The post Customs intercepts 14,820 litres of petrol, hard drugs, others worth N1.720bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West

Tribune Online Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday said that it intercepted contraband items worth N1.720 billion in the South West region over the past month. Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West Tribune Online

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3 w. ago We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun an investigation into the sum of CFA 7 million intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service at the Idiroko border in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the Head of Media and […] The post We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Monday, distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT.   This initiative, he said aligns with the FCT Administration’s longstanding […] The post Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Customs crack down on smuggling, seize 125,000 litres of petrol in Kebbi

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 125,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, in Kebbi State, disrupting an anti-smuggling operation. Customs said the seizure, carried out under Operation Whirlwind, is the largest fuel bust recorded since the initiative began. Speaking at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the National Coordinator Read More

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Wike donates 10,000 bags of rice to Abuja community

The Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has donated 10,000 bags of 25kg of rice to religious bodies, groups and representatives of special needs schools, to mark the Holy month of Ramadan. Wike, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Chidi Amadi, during the distribution exercise in Gwagwalada on Monday, emphasised Read More

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice to FCT residents

Tribune Online Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice to FCT residents “The Minister has provided over 10,000 bags of rice to be distributed among various Muslim leaders, associations, and groups. This initiative ensures that the less privileged have something to break their fast with. I urge all beneficiaries to distribute the items responsibly, reaching out to those in genuine need,” Amadi stated. Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice to FCT residents Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Wike Distributes 10,000 Bags Of Rice To Muslims In Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has distributed about 10,000 bags of rice to Muslims in the Gwagwalada area council in the spirit of Ramadan. Wike, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi, during the distribution said Ramadan is a very unique time and season in the lives of […]

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4 w. ago Ramadan: Tinubu gifts Zamfara APC members 7,000 bags of rice

President Bola Tinubu donated 7,000 bags of rice to the All Progressives Congress members in Zamfara as a Ramadan package. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday. He said that the Minister of State, Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, inaugurated the distribution of the largesse on Read More

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4 w. ago Customs intercepts $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton at Abuja airport

Tribune Online Customs intercepts $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton at Abuja airport The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $193,000 in cash concealed inside a carton of yogurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Customs intercepts $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton at Abuja airport Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Customs intercepts undeclared $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton at Abuja airport

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted an undeclared sum of $193,000 concealed inside a yoghurt carton at the Nnamdi read more Customs intercepts undeclared $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton at Abuja airport

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last month $193,000 hidden in yoghurt carton intercepted at Abuja airport

A sum of $193,000 cash concealed in a carton of yoghurt has been intercepted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Nigeria Customs Service. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Friday, said the cash was discovered by officers of the Federal Capital Territory Command. He Read More

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last month Customs intercepts $193,000 concealed in yogurt carton at Abuja Int’l Airport

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $193,000 undeclared foreign currency concealed in a carton of yoghurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The interception was as a result of credible intelligence gathering and a vigilant baggage check on an inbound passenger. Addressing […] The post Customs intercepts $193,000 concealed in yogurt carton at Abuja Int’l Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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