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NCS trains officers, stakeholders on automated transire process

By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 10, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone A has begun engaging officers and stakeholders in sensitising them on its new automated transire process (ATP). TheNewsZenith reports that this is in a bid to ensure smooth and seamless cargo transit operations. The engagement took place at the Apapa Customs […]

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Economy Security

NCS fosters strategic partnerships for seamless trade operations

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 5, ’25 (TNZ) Comptroller Aliyu Alkali, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) in charge of the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Command, recently paid strategic visits to key partners in the region. TheNewsZenith reports that the visits were a concerted effort to bolster operational efficiency and strengthen the command’s […]

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General Security

NBA, CSO task southeast governors over rising insecurity

From Our Correspondent Enugu, Feb. 25, ’25 (TNZ) A coalition of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) has bemoaned governors of Southeast states for not showing enough commitment towards addressing insecurity in the region. The coalition made the remarks in a communique issued at the end of a two-day stakeholders summit, which […]

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Law / Crime Security

Communal clash leaves 7 dead in Edo

From Our Correspondent Benin, Feb. 23, ’25 (TNZ) A bloody clash erupted between two communities in Edo State leading to the killing of seven persons and injuring six others. TheNewsZenith reports that the clash erupted between Gbelemonti and Maidoti communities in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state The Police Command in the state […]

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Security

New CP meets with tactical commanders in Lagos

By Our Correspondent Lagos. Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The new Police Commissioner in Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, on Saturday, met with all Tactical Commanders in the Command. TheNewsZenith reports that CP Jimoh charged the officers to sustain the onslaught against crimes and criminals. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s Spokesman, related the CP’s meeting with the commanders […]

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Economy Security

Marine Customs intercepts 2,000kg cannabis in Lagos

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 53 sacks of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa. TheNewsZenith reports that the sacks contained 3,793 loaves and weighed 1,958 kilogrammes in Lagos. Compt. Paul Bamisaiye, the Customs Area Controller confirmed the seizure at a news […]

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Security

Insecurity in Anambra: Group urges Police to overhaul operations

From Our Correspondent Awka, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Recover Nigeria Project (RNP), a civil society organisation, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Police Command in Anambra State to enhance the security of residents. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Osita Obi, made the call at a news briefing, on Friday in Awka. The group […]

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Law / Crime Security

Capacity building: NPF partners for advanced facilitators training

From Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the UNDP and the GS Foundation, has introduced an Advanced Facilitators Training Programme for the Force’s personnel. TheNewsZenith reports that the training aimed at enhancing the instructional and leadership capabilities of police officers. In a statement, e-mailed to TheNewsZenith, […]

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Law / Crime Security

Customs intercept 142 wraps of cannabis at MMIA

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently intercepted a suspect with 142 wraps of Canadian loud cannabis valued at N290 million at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Effiong Harrison, the Comptroller of the MMIA Customs Command, handed over the seizure and one […]

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National Security

Customs transfer 3,897 riffles, cartridges to arm centre

Our Correspondent Ikeja, Feb. 15, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over confiscated 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCOSALW). TheNewsZenith reports that the Comptroller General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, handed over the items at its Federal Operation […]

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