June 2, 2026

Year: 2026

REPORTER’S DIARY: HOW LAGOS TASK FORCE MADE ME ‘IGBOBI LANDLORD ‘FOR FILMING OPERATIVES EXTORTING SUSPECTED OKADA OPERATORS IN APAPA”- BY OBIAJULU AGU

 




*‎REPORTER’S DIARY: How Lagos State Task Force Made Me ‘Igbobi Landlord’ For Filming Operatives Extorting Suspected ‘Okada’ Operators In Apapa*

‎‎By OBIAJULU AGU

‎‎The National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Lagos (NOHIL) occupies more than enough land space along the Igbobi section of the arterial Ikorodu Road that it is rightfully referred to simply as Igbobi.… More...

NAGAFF 100% COMPLIANCE TEAM SUSPENDS PLANNED APMT SHUTDOWN AFTER GOVT INTERVENTION

 

 

NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team Suspends Planned APMT Shutdown After Govt Intervention

By Babatunde Aremu

The 100% Compliance Team of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders has suspended its planned withdrawal of services at APM Terminals Apapa, following intervention by the Federal Government and security agencies.… More...

NIMASA, HYDROGRAPHIC AGENCY DEEPEN COLLABORATION ON LOCAL NAUTICAL CHARTS TO BOOST MARITIME SAFETY

 

NIMASA, HYDROGRAPHIC AGENCY DEEPEN COLLABORATION ON LOCAL NAUTICAL CHARTS TO BOOST MARITIME SAFETY

By Babatunde Aremu

The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the National Hydrographic Agency are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools as part of efforts to advance maritime safety in Nigeria.… More...

CGC Adeniyi seeks wider Stakeholder engagement as Customs opens Fresh front with Beer sectoral Group

 

CGC Adeniyi Seeks wider Stakeholder engagement as Customs Opens Fresh Front with Beer Sectoral Group

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has called for stricter data validation and wider stakeholder engagement in ongoing fiscal and regulatory reforms, as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted the leadership of the Beer Sectoral Group at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.… More...

CUSTOMS MEDICAL UNIT HOLDS 7TH RETREAT , EXTENDS FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH TO KATSINA COMMUNITIES

 

Customs Medical Unit Holds 7th Retreat, .Extends Free Medical Outreach to Katsina Communities

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit, on Monday, 11 May 2026, commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State with the theme: “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders.”… More...

Tantita hands over 15 Newly procured Gun boats to Nigerian Armed forces

 

 

Tantita hands over 15 Newly procured Gun boats to Nigerian Armed forces

By Babatunde Aremu

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s maritime defense capabilities, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has officially handed over 15 newly procured gun boats to the Nigerian Armed Forces.… More...

APM TERMINALS PLEDGES $600M MARITIME INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA AS TINUBU PUSH FOR DEEPER INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

 

APM TERMINALS PLEDGES $600M MARITIME INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA AS TINUBU PUSH FOR DEEPER INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

By Babatunde Aremu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and investment drive received a further boost on Thursday, as world-class port operator APM Terminals pledged a $600 million investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector.… More...

Customs CG, Adeniyi advocates Human centered Digital Transformation at UNILORIN international Conference

Customs CG, Adeniyi Advocates Human-Centred Digital Transformation at UNILORIN International Conference

By Babatunde Aremu

The Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi MFR has once again reaffirmed his commitment to responsible digital transformation and innovation-driven governance, as he delivered a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University, Russia.… More...

NNPP accuses INEC Chairman of Disobeying Court orders, Warns of Risk to 2027 Election Timetable

 

 

 

 

 

NNPP Accuses INEC Chairman of Disobeying Court Orders, Warns of Risk to 2027 Election Timetable

By Babatunde Aremu

The New Nigeria Peoples Party has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, of disobeying court orders, warning that the action could disrupt the timetable for the 2027 general elections.… More...

ANLCA PROMISES SUPPORT FOR NEW MARAN LEADERSHIP, CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

 

ANLCA Promises Support for New MARAN Leadership, Calls for Responsible  Journalism in the Maritime industry

By Babatunde Aremu

Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Prince Segun Oduntan, has pledged his support for the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, urging the association to champion professionalism, ethical journalism and balanced reportage within the maritime sector.… More...