…As CGC Adeniyi Appreciates COWA’s Commitments In Enhancing Women’s Welfare By Sylvanus OBASI, Abuja The Wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs and National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi recently distributed food items and cash to widows and families of the fallen officers in Abuja. Delivering her opening remarks, Mrs…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in the Central Business District of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has conducted a hearing of one Ibrahim Shu’aibu, a 50-year-old man, for assuming the character of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, among other distinguished personalities in Nigeria, to commit fraudulent activities. PLATFORM REPORTERS…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The saying that “every day is for the thief, one day is for the owner” has caught up with one Abubakar Ibrahim “M”, aged 28 years who has been impersonating and defrauding innocent Nigerians in the name of the Nigeria Customs Service. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that after a period of trailing…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos Following the brutal attack that claimed the life of Customs Assistant II, Auwal Haruna at the Gamji Makaho checkpoint in the Dankama area of Katsina State on April 17, 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) stands resolute in its condemnation of such violent acts against its officers and men. PLATFORM REPORTERS…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In a heartwarming gesture, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reached out to the family of Susan Odulaja, one of the victims of the tragic stampede that occurred during the sale of 25kg bags of rice in Lagos on February 23, 2024. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC),…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Kano The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has made a significant seizure at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that at approximately 01:00 pm last Friday, a passenger arriving from Cairo via Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941 was intercepted during a joint security…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Voice of Nigeria (VON) Corporate Headquarters. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the CGC, who was warmly welcomed by the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndache, acknowledged his achievements, stating, “The comments about…
By Sylvanus Obasi, Katsina The Customs Area Controller of Katsina Command, Comptroller Mohammed Umar, has paid a condole visit to the family of late Customs Assistant II Auwal Haruna in his native home on behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who tragically lost his life while on duty. PLATFORMS REPORTERS…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, had on Tuesday received in audience the NFIU delegation, led by Director General Hafsat Bakari, at the Service’s Headquarters in Abuja. CGC Adeniyi’s meeting with DG Bakari centred around sealing a strong partnership that will enable the two agencies to take measures of enhancing…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been thrown into deep sorrow and state of mourning following the unfortunate death of a Customs Assistant II, Auwal Haruna who was lynched in Katsina state on Wednesday morning. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred at the Gamji Makaho checkpoint in Dankama area…
