By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Sept. 2, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone A, Ikeja, has intercepted 4,841 rounds of ammunition and two industrial drones in a coordinated operation across Ogun and Ondo states. TheNewsZenith reports that the Zonal Comptroller, Mohammed Shuaibu, announced the seizures at a press briefing […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Aug. 23, ’25 (TNZ) President Bola Tinubu says his administration will prioritise the completion of the permanent site of the National Defense College (NDC) in record time. TheNewsZenith reports that the President emphasised that the college would enhance strategic training for Nigeria and allied nations. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, July 20, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 35,535 litres of petrol and other goods worth ₦1.84 billion at several notorious smuggling flashpoints known for fuel diversion. TheNewsZenith reports that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, confirmed the development during a news briefing at the weekend in Lagos. The news […]
By Muyiwa Adejobi Abuja, July 2, ’25 (TNZ) In a country where encounters with the police often spark anxiety instead of assurance, it’s easy to adopt a hardened belief. Can anything good come out of the Nigeria Police? Much like the ancient scepticism about Nazareth, this doubt has evolved into a common national sentiment, one born […]
From Our Correspondent Awka, July 1, ’25 (TNZ) Daredevil gunmen from Ebonyi state have reportedly murdered thirteen persons in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Monday. TheNewsZenith reports that the attack happened between 6.00 and 7.00 on Monday afternoon, throwing the affected families and the Ebonyi diaspora in mourning. In the […]
…….Tasks Alia on reconciliation From Our Correspondent Abuja, June 16, ’25 (TNZ) President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring peace and security to Benue State. TheNewsZenith reports that the president renewed the order following the latest round of reprisal attacks in which many people also died. Consequently, the […]
….. IGP reaffirms commitment to improved global policing By Our Correspondent Lagos, June 15, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Police has, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, recovered and returned multiple vehicles stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries. TheNewsZenith reports that NPF recorded the achievements in yet another significant milestone in […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, May 25, ’25 (TNZ) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime. TheNewsZenith reports that NCS recorded the fit through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This is according to a Customs statement received over the weekend in Lagos. […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 23, ’25 (TNZ) Three security agencies have teamed up to combat the menace of smuggling narcotic drugs and ammunition into the country through the waterways. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies are the Nigeria Customs Service, the Police and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Under the collaboration, our correspondent […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, says the Customs has intercepted contraband items worth over N921 million. TheNewsZenith reports that this is as the service intensifies enforcement operations at major ports nationwide. According to the CG, the items intercepted included expired food items, […]