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Customs, NCCSALW to collaborate on fight against weapon proliferation

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Customs, NCCSALW to collaborate on fight against weapon proliferation

Customs, NCCSALW to collaborate on fight against weapon proliferation

The Nigerian Customs Service has expressed readiness to collaborate with the National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in the fight against the trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this while meeting with the Coordinator of NCCSALW, Maj. Gen. Abba Dikkoon on Tuesday.

The Customs boss during his remark acknowledged the existence of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, recounting the role of the Service in resolving the menace.

“This is not the first time Nigeria Customs Service has been contributing to eradicating the menace of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, as it has, on several occasions, made seizures of such illicit substances often concealed in bags of rice and other legitimate products,” the CGC said.

In August, the Service intercepted over 1,000 live ammunition concealed in 203 bags of foreign rice in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital.

The Customs Boss emphasised the need to venture more into intelligence and data sharing with the agency.

“We will be looking forward to having a deeper collaboration with the centre in terms of your database. First, I wish to inform you that I am happy that your Agency is doing well.” He said.

He also gave assurance that the NCS will do everything possible to synergize with the Agency through the secondment of more Customs Officers to work with the Center.

“In terms of intelligence, I believe that you’re ready for it. We also do have a formidable intelligence unit, and most of the seizures that have been credited to Customs are done through gathering credible intelligence.” He added.

Addressing the ACG, the Coordinator of NCCSALW Maj. Gen. Dikko commended the efforts of the NCS in the area of intercepting illicit flow of arms through the Nigerian borders.

“We all know that Nigeria is suffering from a myriad of insecurity-related issues of different sorts, and the key catalyst that has continued to fuel this insecurity is the availability of small arms, and without the help of Customs, we will not have a lovely and safer environment.” He said.

The National Coordinator noted a synergy between the agencies, if sustained, would not only help in protecting the country against the multiplication of small arms and ammunition but also in the area of generating revenue for the Federal Government.

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Police arrest 6 for vandalism, receipt of stolen items in Jigawa

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The Police Command in Jigawa, has arrested six suspected vandals in the Kazaure Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest in a statement in Dutse on Monday.

Shiisu said that five of the suspects, aged between 28 and 53, were arrested for vandalism, while the sixth suspect, a 30-year-old, was apprehended for allegedly receiving stolen items.

He explained that two of the suspects were arrested on Feb. 26 after allegedly vandalising streetlight, armoured cable wires and individual conduit service wires in the Bandutsi area of the LGA.

He added that three more suspects were arrested on Feb. 28 after allegedly conspiring to vandalise approximately 2,000 meters of high-tension wire in the Faru and Daba villages of the same LGA.

According to him, during interrogation, the suspects identified Musa Yahaya, a 30-year-old from the Wajen Gabas area in Kazaure town, as an accomplice and the receiver of the stolen items.

The command’s spokesperson alleged that Yahaya was aware that the cable wires belonged to the government and were stolen items.

He added that the suspects, who had allegedly confessed to the crime, had since been charged to court.

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Supreme Court nullifies Rivers LG elections

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The Supreme Court on Friday, nullified the Local Government election in Rivers State, which was conducted on Oct. 5, 2024.

A five-member panel of the apex court unanimously held that the election was conducted in violation of relevant laws.

Justice Jamilu Tukur, in the lead judgment, agreed with the appellant, the All Progressives Congress (APC), that conditions precedent were not complied with before the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) held the election.

Justice Tukur held that there was no evidence that the voters’ registration continued until 90 days before the election and that the requisite notices were issued as required by law.

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Anike Agbaje-Williams, Africa’s First Face on TV, Passes Away at 88

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Anike Agbaje-Williams, Africa’s First Face on TV, Passes Away at 88

Nigeria has lost a broadcasting icon as Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams, Africa’s first female television broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 88.

Her family announced her passing in a statement signed by Mrs. Banji Sokoya, revealing that the veteran broadcaster died peacefully in Ibadan, where she lived most of her life.

“Goodnight, my ever so cherished mummy, boss, and mentor. We’ll surely see in the morning,” the statement read.

Born on October 23, 1936, Agbaje-Williams made history as the first face to appear on television in Africa when she featured on Western Nigerian Television (WNTV) in Ibadan during its test transmission and official launch on October 31, 1959. She was also the first voice heard on Africa’s first commercial radio station, Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service (WNBS), earning her the title of “Double-First.”

She had a distinguished career in broadcasting, rising through the ranks to become a respected producer and director of programmes before retiring in July 1986.

A devoted member of All Saints Church, Jericho, Ibadan, she was also one of its oldest choristers. Her family described her as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose legacy will be cherished forever.

“The family profoundly mourns the passing of a great icon. We take comfort in knowing she lived a glorious, remarkable, and impactful life. She inspired many fans and mentees over the years,” the statement read.

The family has requested privacy during this period of mourning, with funeral arrangements to be announced later.

 

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