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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Area Command has officially welcomed a new Acting Area Controller, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to strengthening border security and promoting legitimate trade. At the handover ceremony held at Idiroko on Thursday 4 December 2025, the incoming Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Olukayode Afeni, commended the accomplishments of his predecessor and pledged to uphold the Command’s strong performance record. “Under the leadership of my predecessor, this Command recorded significant operational breakthroughs in revenue collection, enhanced anti-smuggling operations, and improved community engagement,” Afeni said. “Your dedication and strategic foresight have undoubtedly raised…

The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode has rejected Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM1), saying he is not a family member and ineligible for the Awujale throne. The family confirmed that nomination forms closed before his claim and accused him of falsifying lineage documents. The Oduneye family also dismissed his assertion of belonging to the Jadiara sub-unit. Nominees for the vacant throne will be forwarded to kingmakers on December 15.

There’s been a lot of excitement online since Monday following claims that GUO Motors has rolled out brand-new bulletproof luxury buses for passengers travelling from Lagos to the East. According to the information making the rounds, the night bus is currently going for ₦27,000, while the morning trip is said to cost ₦50,000. People are also saying the price may go up as Christmas approaches, which many Igbo travellers see as a small price for comfort and safety this season. Some people have already started celebrating the news, calling it “a good development” and insisting that Umuigbo must go home…

OLABISI AKANBI: A BEACON OF HOPE, HUMANITY, AND YOUTH TRANSFORMATION : A legacy that inspire generation In a world where true leadership is measured by service, compassion, and impact, Olabisi Akanbi stands as a monumental example of what it means to live for a purpose greater than oneself. His life story reflects resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of mankind—especially the empowerment of young people whose potentials are waiting to be unlocked. Born in Epe and raised in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, Olabisi Akanbi grew up with values that would later define his journey: humility,…

PRESS RELEASE FFS SEEKS ENHANCED OPERATIONAL SYNERGY WITH NEMA TO REDUCE DISASTER IMPACT NATIONWIDE The Federal Fire Service has sought deeper operational synergy with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to strengthen national preparedness and reduce the impact of disasters across the country. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the Controller General Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, FCNA, ACTI, to the Director General, NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, at the Agency’s Headquarters in Abuja, today. During the visit, the CGF expressed profound appreciation to the DG NEMA for receiving the FFS delegation and commended the Agency’s notable efforts…

….Wins Best Bank in Nine out of 20 African Subsidiaries Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again, reaffirmed its leadership as one of the continent’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, as the bank has, for the third time in five years, been named the African Bank of the year 2025 by the Banker.com. UBA also won the Best Bank of the Year awards in nine of its 20 African subsidiaries, bringing its total awards this year to ten as UBA Benin, UBA Chad, UBA Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), UBA Liberia, UBA Mali, UBA Mozambique,…

IGAN OKOTO YEWA Do you know there is a river called OLEYO in IGAN OKOTO Yewa?One thing about the OLEYO RIVER is that it dries up to a little portion during raining season when other rivers expand and OLEYO RIVER expands during dry season when other rivers reduce.Also, it is forbidden to fetch fish from OLEYO RIVER as it is considered a taboo!When fish is fetched from OLEYO RIVER, no matter the number of hours it is cooked, it does not boil at all and ultimately, he who fetches the fish shall subsequently leave the town of IGAN OKOTO. DO…

Lagos State Police acquired and assigned permanent phone numbes to the Offices of Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and other strategic officers. Here is a list of dedicated phone numbers of police area commands and divisions in Lagos State: Area A – Area A: 09168627507– Victoria Island: 09168630904– Adeniji Adele: 09168572033– Ebute-Ero: 09168629299– Ikoyi: 09168628970– L/Building: 09168628965– Dolphin: 09168628982– Onikan: 09168627519 Area B – Area B: 09168630921– Trinity: 09168630907– Layeni: 09168627509– Kirikiri: 09168628948– Tolu: 09168628960– Ajegunle: 09168628940– Ijora-Badia: 09168628964 Area C– Area C: 09168627513– Iponri: 09168553406– Aguda: 09168566217– Orile: 09168628972– Bode Thomas: 09168628951– Denton: 09168630933– Yaba: 09168627995– Surulere: 09168628984– Sabo: 09168628937…

….pledges to promote legitimate trade The Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR PhD has appointed Deputy Comptroller of Customs Olukayode Oladapo Afeni as the Ag. Customs Area Controller, Ogun 1 Command.The formal handover ceremony from Comptroller Godwin Otunla, held on Thursday, 4 December 2025 at the Command Headquarters, Idiroko, marked a smooth transition of leadership within one of the Customs most strategic land borders in the country.In his remarks, Deputy Comptroller Afeni expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs, for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to consolidate the gains recorded in the areas of Trade Facilitation,…