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 Prince Harry leaves African Parks board after charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after nearly a decade with the conservation charity, a year after the organization acknowledged that some of its rangers had committed human rights abuses. A spokesperson for Harry, 41, confirmed his departure while emphasizing that his work in African conservation will continue. “The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its Board,” the spokesperson said. “His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission.” Harry first partnered with African Parks in 2016 and became president of the organization the following year. He was appointed to its board of directors in 2023. His departure comes after African Parks commissioned an independent investigation into allegations that rangers had r@ped, beaten and tortured Indigenous peo...

CUSTOM INTERCEPTS FOUR TRUCKS OF FOOD ITEMS IN KANO. (PHOTO).


 Customs intercepts four trucks of food items in Kano


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano Area Command has intercepted four trucks of food items as part of efforts to tackle smuggling. 


The spokesman of the Service, Saidu Nuradeen, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Kano.


He said that personnel of the Service intercepted the vehicles transporting a significant quantity of food items intended for illegal export along Hadejia – Taura – Ringim axis in Jigawa. 


Nuradeen listed the items to include 1,505 cartons of big and small sized dried fish, 17 bags of local variety rice and two bags of beans.


According to him, the seizure underscores the relentless effort of the Service to enforce the border closure policy aimed at safeguarding the nation’s economy and ensuring food security.


“Smuggling undermines legitimate trade channels, poses risks to public health and deprives the government of much needed revenue,” he said

“The NCS reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat smuggling activities across all entry points into the country."


While urging members of the public to provide credible information to enable it to stem smuggling, Nuradeen reiterated commitments to curb illicit activities to protect local industries and enhance food security


 Meanwhile, the Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, IQ Ibudu urged the Maigatari border community to be vigilant and abide by the land border closure in line with the ECOWAS directives.


She said that the government adopted proactive measures to address social and economic challenges bedevilling the country.


 Also, the Controller, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Dauda Ibrahim Chana, enjoined border communities to cooperate with the Service and other security agencies to safeguard border posts.

 

He assured them that the Service was committed to address their needs, especially in terms of community relations.

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