MINISTER CAUTIONS KWANKWASO AGAINST CONTEMPT OF COURT IN KANO EMIRATE COUNCIL DISPUTE. (PHOTO).

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 Minister Cautions Kwankwaso Against Contempt of Court in Kano Emirate Council Dispute Yusif Abdullahi Ata, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, has warned Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), against making “contemptuous statements” regarding the ongoing legal dispute over the Kano Emirate Council. The minister urged Senator Kwankwaso to avoid remarks that could exacerbate divisions in the country or risk being seen as in contempt of court concerning the legal proceedings related to the Kano Emirate issue. Ata’s comments followed allegations made by Kwankwaso, who claimed there was external interference from Lagos in the selection of Kano’s Emir. Speaking at the convocation of Skylight University, Kwankwaso accused Lagos of trying to influence the process, stating, “Today, we can clearly see there is significant effort from the Lagos axis to polarize this part of the country... Lagos wouldn’t allow us to ch

CUSTOMS ONDO/EKITI COMMAND MEETS NURTW LEADERS TO BOOST COMPLIANCE.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


 Customs Ondo/Ekiti Command Meets NURTW Leaders to Boost Compliance


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ondo/Ekiti Area Command has held a strategic meeting with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leadership to strengthen customs compliance and promote legitimate trade practices.


According to a press statement issued on Thursday, 22 October 2024, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Herbert Dzungwenen, the meeting, held in Ado-Ekiti, was the first of its kind, with NURTW State Chairman Joseph Falope and representatives from various branches across the state in attendance.


Chaired by the Customs Area Controller (CAC) Comptroller Morenikeji Bewaji, the meeting emphasised the critical role of adhering to customs laws in driving Nigeria's economic growth.


She noted that Customs is a partner in progress, working to create an environment conducive to business thriving. "The Nigeria Customs Service is pivotal in generating government revenue, combating smuggling, and facilitating legitimate trade."


She called on all NURTW members to ensure full compliance with customs regulations while conducting their trade, stressing the need for collaboration between transport workers and the NCS to achieve the nation’s economic goals.


Comptroller Bewaji also recognised Adeniyi Bankole, the Chairman of the Auto Dealers Association in Ekiti State, for his contributions to fostering peace and cooperation between the Nigeria Customs Service and stakeholders.


Bankole was honoured with the "Peace Ambassador" title for promoting peaceful coexistence within Ekiti and its surrounding areas.


The CAC urged other stakeholders to emulate Bankole's commitment to peacebuilding and to work cooperatively with the NCS to advance the smooth execution of its mandates.


The meeting concluded with a call to action, encouraging stakeholders to promote lawful trade practices and work collectively towards national economic prosperity.

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