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Barely two hours after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, secured the conviction of three smugglers who were arrested with 1,144 ATM Cards at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, the Kano Command of the Commission again arrested another suspect at the same Airport with 576 ATM Cards. The suspect, Khalil Bashir Lawal was intercepted on Monday, December 20, 2021, by operatives of the Commission in collaboration with Nigeria Aviation Security and Nigeria Customs Service under the aegis of Special Task Force on Money Laundering. More photos below.

 Make 2022 tougher for drug barons, cartels, Marwa tasks NDLEA officers . Commends 4 commands, 25 officers for outstanding 4th quarter performance Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has tasked officers and men of the anti-narcotic agency to make it difficult for drug barons, traffickers and cartels to operate in Nigeria in the new year, 2022. He gave the charge on Tuesday 21st December, 2021 at a meeting with the Directors, Zonal Commanders, State, and Special Area Commanders, during which four state commands and 25 officers were given cash-backed awards and commendation letters for their outstanding performance in the areas of drug supply reduction, drug demand reduction and diligent prosecution of cases in the last quarter of the year, 2021. He seized the opportunity to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for his constant support and encouragement to the NDLEA and its work. According to him, The figures o...

 *Customs Reveals True Content of Container Suspected to be Arms Laden* The Nigeria Customs Service Tincan Island Port Command, Lagos has confirmed items found in a container earlier suspected to be laden with arms. This was done following a joint physical examination comprising the DSS, Police, NAFDAC, SON, Bomb Disposal etc. on Monday 20th December, 2021. A statement issued by Public Relations Officer, Tincan Island Port Command, CSC Uche Ujeseime on Friday 17th December 2021 had revealed that operatives of Customs had stumbled on the container suspected to be carrying uncustomed goods with specific suspicion of it being pistols and some rounds of Ammunition. However the result of the initial examination was inconclusive as the exercise was terminated on the discovery of a firearm. A more thorough search of the container was ordered to uncover other arms and ammunition if any. The examination jointly conducted revealed the following items; Four(4) used Toyota vehicles viz: 2005 l...

Customs Sheds Light on Duty Value Variations for Used Vehicles, Others As part of efforts to make clarifications with regards to duty value on certain items, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that there is no uniform value for used items including vehicles. This was made known by the Deputy National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Timi Bomodi during a media parley held in Lagos. He added that the degree of depreciation on used Cars may not be the same even if the Cars were manufactured same period while stating that the NCS is currently looking into complaints by some importers and agents that there are variations in value and duty, using an improvised system of checking degradation of the used item being imported. Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Bomodi also faulted the behaviour of some vehicle importers who allegedly adjust odometers on new vehicles to give a false impression of being a used vehicle that has covered high mileage with a view to evading accurate duty ...

WITHHOLDING OF ASSENT TO ELECTORAL ACT (AMENDMENT) BILL 2021  Further to the letter dated 18th November, 2021 forwarded for Presidential assent, the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 as passed by the National Assembly, I have received informed advice from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Government, and have also carefully reviewed the Bill in light of the current realities prevalent in the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the circumstances. Arising from the review, you may wish to note that the conduct of elections for the nomination of party candidates solely via direct primaries as envisaged by the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 has serious adverse legal, financial, economic and security consequences which cannot be accommodated at the moment considering our Nation’s peculiarities. It also has implications on the rights of citizens to participate in the government as constitutionally ensured.  The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 seeks to amend c...

Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa says his administration will sustain its partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to ensure safety on roads in the state, especially during the yuletide. Okowa stated this at a joint media briefing he held at Government House, Asaba, with the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi, on traffic management in the state during the Christmas season. He assured that the state government will continue to do all that is necessary to support the Corps in ensuring free flow of traffic across the state. The governor thanked Oyeyemi for the interest he had taken in traffic management in Delta during every yuletide, saying "there is no doubt that a lot of work is being done to ensure free flow of traffic through the River Niger bridge as a lot of travels are being done during the festive season. "We have always cooperated with the FRSC to ensure the free flow of traffic.

Mrs. Obiano Commissions Toilets In Two Markets Wife of the Governor of Anambra State and founder of the charity organization, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative, CAFE, Dr. (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) has commissioned two toilet projects on 18 December 2021 at Eke Fada Market, Owerre-Ezukala and Afor Enugwu-Umuonyia, Orumba South Local Government Area. More photos below.

 KDSG approves bonus for civil servants The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has approved the payment of end of year bonus to civil servants in the state.   Civil servants will this month receive bonuses ranging from 100% of monthly pay for junior civil servants to 30% for senior civil servants.  A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House explained that the end of year bonus is part of the state government’s efforts to boost morale and enhance the welfare of civil servants.  Under the scheme, workers from Grade Levels 1-7 will be paid 100% of their monthly salary as bonus. Middle level civil servants from Grade Level 8-13 will get 40%, while senior officers on Grade Level 14 and above will receive 30% of their monthly earning.  The 2021 end of year bonus will cost the state N1.382bn. In September 2019, the Kaduna State Government became the first government, national or subnational, to pay the new national minimum wage. The state also increase...

 LASPARK, LAWMA CELEBRATE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ECOFRIENDLY CHRISTMAS TREES  The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), in collaboration with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has demonstrated to residents that waste materials can be used to creatively improve the aesthetics of the environment, following the transformation of pet bottles and discarded old tyres to Ecofriendly Christmas Trees.  Speaking during an interview with the press at LASPARK's Head Office in Ikeja, the General Manager of the Agency, Mrs. Adetoun Popoola, stated that the idea was borne out of the desire to demonstrate simple ways to turn waste to wealth.  Popoola reiterated that LASPARK's responsibility is to beautify Lagos and the initiative showcases one of the creative ways to realise the Agency's mandate, stressing that the beautification can be achieved in so many ways.  "We partnered with LAWMA on the initiative to use recyclables that we see on the roads and in our...

LASCOPA OPENS ANNEX OFFICES IN BADAGRY, IKOYI-OBALENDE, BARIGA ... Gets Support of Councils’ Chairmen for Increased Consumers' Sensitisation As a way of expanding the reach of education and advocacy on consumers' rights, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has established its presence in different Local Government and Local Council Development Areas across the State. Speaking during the hand-over of the annex offices in Badagry, Ikoyi-Obalende and Bariga Local Council Areas, the Chairman of the Agency, Mrs. Funmi Falana, said the establishment of the annex offices were part of the determination of LASCOPA to reach every part of the State, disclosing that plans are in place to reach other local government and councils as well. Falana explained that, with the establishment of the new offices, which is in addition to the already existing one in Ikorodu, the services of the agency will now be easily accessed and the complaints from the populace promptly attended t...

Christmas: Gov. Buni of Yobe flags off distribution of foodstuffs to 633 vulnerable Christian households in Yobe.  Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, who is also the National caretaker Chairman of APC flagged off distribution of food items to 633 vulnerable Yobe Christian households to celebrate Christmas.  The food items were presented to the beneficiaries today in Damaturu by the focal Person of Northeast Development Commission Yobe state chapter, Dr. Ali Ibrahim Abbas. Dr. Abbas said the gesture is a directive of Governor Mai Mala Buni with supports from the state government and Northeast Development Commission. The flagging off took place in Damaturu today and will continue in Gashua and Potiskum respectively. More photos below.

 President Buhari receives his Covid-19 Booster Dose in State House on 21st Dec 2021.One more photo below.

Alice Iyabo Ojo is a Nigerian film actress, director, and producer. She has featured in over 150 films, and has produced more than 14 of her own.As she turned 44-years today the 21st of December shared different photos with the captions '' Alice Iyabo Ojo is a Nigerian film actress, director, and producer. She has featured in over 150 films, and has produced more than 14 of her own.  '',  ''   Is it not 12 yet #44like22 21:12:21 #iysexyat40 My sexy outfit by the one and only baddest designer  @ericamoorebrand . 💄  @dillionbc Hair styled by  @tgoldhair 📸  @ts.imagery_events  '',''   Overwhelmed already! My heart is bursting with love and gratitude to the Almighty! Oluwa seun! . #44like22 #iysexyat40 #21  : 12 : 21 My stunning dress made by the very talented  @Khavhia_woman . 💄  @dillionbc Hair styled by  @tgoldhair 📸  @ts.imagery_events   ''. More photos below.

Modupe Alakija, the 72-year-old husband of oil mogul, Folorunsho Alakija has been seriously dealt with by one of the social clubs he belongs to, Ikoyi club, Lagos, for gross misconduct.   Alakija who is also the chairman of the family owned oil business, FAMFA Oil, has been suspended for assaulting a fellow member.   His victim, a prominent member of the club, was reportedly ‘rude’ to him and before one could say Jack Robinson, Alakija dazzed the guy with a blinding slap.   The man also responded with an equally blinding slap and pounced on Alakija, who didn’t see the ferocious attack coming. But the FAMFA chairman regained his momentum and both of them landed on the floor with the victim getting pummeled on all sides. Eventually, he was extricated from the grip of Alakija well battered, The Capital is reporting.   For his unruly behaviour, he got a year suspension which is to end in November of 2022. Alakija reportedly parades himself like a the n god...

Madagascan minister Serge Gelle, 57 years, is seen resting weary on a deck chair, still dressed in his camouflage suit, in a video uploaded on social media. “My time to die hasn’t come yet,” the general says, adding that he is cold but unhurt.  Gelle had used one of the helicopter’s seats as a flotation device, according to Zafisambatra Ravoavy, another police general.   “He has always had great stamina in sport, and he’s kept up this rhythm as a minister, just like a thirty-year-old. He has nerves of steel.” he said     After three decades in the police force, Gelle was promoted to minister as part of a government reshuffle in August.   Authorities say the minister was one of two survivors who swam 12 hours to shore after their chopper crashed off the island’s northeastern coast on Tuesday. Police and port authorities said they were still looking for two more passengers after the disaster on Monday, the reason of which was not immediately known. ...