N1.2bn Contraband Seized by Kwara Customs
Nigeria Customs Service Kwara Command impounds goods worth N1.2bn in one month. Acting Controller Ogundeyi warns smugglers, vows to protect economy. Read details of the seizures.
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Kwara Group Alleges Gov AbdulRazaq Secretly Funding ADC
A Kwara North group accuses Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of covertly funding the ADC to strengthen it for 2027. The party denies the claims as 'blatant lie'. Read the full details.
N1.2bn Contraband Seized by Kwara Customs
The Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted smuggled goods worth over N1.2 billion in one month. Acting Controller DC Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi vows zero tolerance for economic sabotage.
Foundation Donates Food to Kwara Orphanages, Backs Tinubu
Greater Kwara Foundation launches a Renewed Hope Orphanage tour in Ilorin, donating food items and cash to four centres. The initiative supports President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid and aligns with state welfare goals. Read more.
Customs Generates N2.93tr at Apapa Port in 2025
Nigeria Customs Service's Apapa Command reports a record N2.93 trillion revenue for 2025, a 24.32% increase. The feat is credited to tech deployment and stakeholder compliance. Read more on the strategies and enforcement wins.
Customs Seizes N47.6bn Illicit Goods in Port Harcourt
The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt II Command, intercepted 75 containers of illicit goods, including expired drugs, valued at N47.6bn. The command also surpassed its 2025 revenue target. Read the full report.
Customs Port Harcourt II Generates ₦731.2bn in 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt II Command, generated ₦731.2 billion in 2025, surpassing its target by over 104%. Discover how they achieved this milestone and their major seizures.
Four Abducted in Kwara Highway Ambush
Suspected terrorists attacked Isanlu-Isin-Omu Aran road in Kwara, abducting four. Bandits remain active, targeting Ilorin-bound travellers. Police yet to confirm. #Kwara #Insecurity
Nigerian Lady Criticizes Igbo Marriage Customs
A Nigerian woman's viral outcry highlights how heavy financial demands from extended family during Igbo marriage rites are discouraging young couples. Read her full story.
NCS Seizes N24.3m Donkey Skins, Urges Against Illicit Trade
NCS Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi calls for lawful conduct in 2026 as operatives intercept N24.3 million worth of donkey skins in Bauchi. Shun smuggling, support legal trade.
30.1kg Cocaine Seized at Apapa Port by NDLEA, Customs
NDLEA and Customs intercept 30.1kg of cocaine hidden on a Marshall Islands vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. This marks the third major drug bust in weeks. Read more.
N450m Ransom Demanded for Abducted Kwara Monarch
Gunmen demand N450 million for the release of the Oniwo of Aafin, his NYSC son, and eight villagers. Negotiations are ongoing as police remain silent.
Major Cocaine Shipment Intercepted at Apapa Port
Nigeria Customs and NDLEA intercept 30.1kg of cocaine concealed on a vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. A major victory in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full story.
NCS, NDLEA Intercept 30.1kg Cocaine at Apapa Port
Nigerian authorities intercept 30.1kg of cocaine hidden on a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. This marks the third major drug bust in weeks. Read the full details.
Alabi Launches Tinubu 2027 Campaign Coordinators in Kwara
APC chieftain Dr. Oluwatoyin Alabi inaugurates local government campaign coordinators for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid in Kwara South. He declares 'no vacancy in Aso Rock' and outlines plans for state-wide mobilization.
Kwara Bandits in Forests for 15 Years, Govt Knew
Ifelodun Council Chairman Femi Yusuf alleges bandits have operated in Kwara forests for over 15 years with government knowledge. He claims locals collaborated with criminals.
Kwara Family's Trauma After Attack on Protesting Women
A Kwara family reveals painful details after women protesting serial kidnappings were violently attacked at the Government House. The family and PDP demand justice. Read the full story.
Political Thugs Attack Kwara Women Protesting Kidnappings
Suspected political thugs violently dispersed women protesting kidnappings at Kwara Government House. PDP condemns the attack. Watch the video and read the full story.
N500m Ransom Demand for 5 Kidnapped Kwara Workers
Families plead for government action as bandits demand N500 million for five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped two weeks ago. Read the urgent appeal for their safe release.
N500m Ransom Demand for 5 Kidnapped Kwara Workers
Bandits demand N500 million to release five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped on December 15. Families plead with state government for urgent intervention and rescue efforts.
Kwara Bandit Kingpins Arrested in Police Covert Operation
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Kwara Teachers Protest Exclusion From 30% Salary Hike
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
Apapa Port Nears Full Deployment of Cargo Scanners
The Nigeria Customs Service is 80% ready to deploy a new FS6000 scanner at Apapa Port, aiming to end physical cargo checks and boost trade. Read more about the impact on clearance times.
Kwara Monarch Freed After 25 Days in Captivity
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
Maritime Drug Smuggling Threatens Nigeria's Ports
A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.
Tin Can Customs Revenue Hits N1.57tr, Exceeds Target
Tin Can Island Port Customs generated N1.57 trillion, exceeding its annual target by N51.8 billion, driven by a surge in used vehicle imports. Read the full report on the revenue feat.
Kwara's N644bn 2026 Budget Targets Growth, Projects
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
83 Kwara Health Facilities Revitalised by World Bank Project
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
Cleric Warns Against Zoning Kwara 2027 Ticket Outside Ilorin
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Trade Facilitation
CGC Adewale Adeniyi tells Kano stakeholders that effective trade facilitation requires full compliance with laws. He highlights tech reforms like B'Odogwu platform.
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