Operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team 2 have intercepted six automatic pump-action rifles and 1,125 live cartridges cleverly concealed in sacks of garri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the discovery was made inside an abandoned Toyota vehicle along the Okerete-Ododo bush path in Oyo State. The Coordinator of the team, Deputy Comptroller of Customs … Read more
A mild drama unfolded in the House of Representatives on Monday as Gboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, claimed that a multi-billion-dollar cargo tracking agreement involving the federal government and the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN) was flawed. Oyetola made this assertion while being questioned by a House investigative panel examining the … Read more
Nigeria and Benin Republic jointly inaugurated the Tsamiya Dry Port Trade Office in Kano State yesterday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new office, located at No. ‘A’ Magaji Rumfa Road, GRA, Kano, was officially commissioned in a ceremony to enhance regional trade. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, represented by Assistant Comptroller Sambo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Elejinrin of Ejinrin Kingdom, Ọba Babatunde Balogun, has emphasized the importance of maintaining peace to ensure the continuity of the rich cultural heritage of the Epe community of Lagos State. At the 2024 Kayokayo Festival celebrating the community’s traditions, Ọba Balogun called upon all members of the Epe community … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced another interception of a significant amount of arms and ammunition at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) in Lagos, valued at ₦270 million. Eko Hot Blog reports that the intercepted consignment, which originated from Turkiye, was found in the cargo section of the airport, and one suspect has … Read more
In a major crackdown, the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted nine containers filled with arms, ammunition, illicit drugs, and second-hand clothes, valued at N13.9 billion. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, revealed this during a press briefing at Onne Port, Rivers State. Adeniyi said one of the containers which originated from Turkey, based … Read more
House of Representatives has confirmed Customs Deputy Comptroller’s death at National Assembly. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives says it can confirm that an official of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has died at the National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora To Visit Lagos NDLEA Uncovers … Read more
Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija has urged his counterparts not to bring modernity into traditions. Ẹkọ Hot Blog reports that Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija, has reiterated the importance of adhering to traditional customs, particularly the taboo against a king uncovering his head in public. The revered monarch emphasized that such actions undermine the sanctity … Read more
Chief Bayo Osi-Efa has died. He was said to have passed on after a brief illness. The Osi-Efa patriarch was a founding member of Epe Club. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Bayo Osi-Efa, a pioneer member of Epe Club, a premier social club for indigenes of Epe, Lagos State, has passed away. The Epe … Read more
Agemo Festival is a masked or masquerade festival traditionally held in many Yoruba towns. Odo Ayandelu is one of the destinations of the annual festival in Yoruba land. The town’s monarch has highlighted the festival’s significance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Aderibigbe Asunmo, the Alayandelu of Odo Ayandelu, has shed light on the significance … Read more
IBD Dende has been the subject of allegations of smuggling in recent weeks. An investigative report in February 2024 named him among alleged smugglers whom corrupt Customs official allegedly allow to operate freely. However, he has denied these accusations as a witch-hunt. Eko Hot Blog reports that groups under the umbrella of the Coalition of … Read more
On February 21, 2024, investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo released a blockbuster report detailing his time going undercover as a smuggler in Nigeria. His experience uncovered the deep alleged corruption within the ranks of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The investigative reporter, through the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), narrated how the NCS top brass connived … Read more
Discounted markets are known to attract more buyers, leading to rowdy sessions. In February, seven Lagos residents died during sales of rice by Customs at discounted prices. However, the Lagos government’s ‘Ounjè Eko’ Sunday markets have garnered the governor’s praises for their calm transactions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized about 400 bags of beans being warehoused near the Seme Border for illegal exportation out of the country. This online media platform understands that the bags of beans were seized during a raid by operatives of the Seme Area Command of Customs. EDITOR’S PICKS A … Read more
Nigeria Customs Service Oyo/Osun Command seized N1.7 billion worth of fake pharmaceuticals, including Augmentin, Ampiclox and Amoxycillin, concealed in 53 sacks. The Command collected over N5.6 billion in February 2024, bringing the total collection so far in 2024 to over N12.4 billion. Other seizures made by the Command include foreign rice, petrol, cannabis, used tires … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some senior officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) have been allegedly enmeshed in a multi-billion naira corruption scandal. At least 40 senior Customs officers have been indicted in a robust investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the proceeds of bribes paid to customs officials by smugglers. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has temporarily suspended the sales of seized food items across all the commands in the country over a stampede that claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State. The service disclosed the development in a statement signed by its … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has reportedly stopped its rice distribution program in Lagos indefinitely. This online media platform recalls that the Customs service had last week unveiled plans to distribute seized food items to Nigerians. The move was aimed at reducing the frustrations of Nigerians as they continued to result … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced it will commence the sale of seized bags of rice to the public at N10,000 per 25kg bag starting today. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended suspected notorious kidnappers, including one Buhari Muhammad, along with five other members of the syndicate in Abuja. In a statement released on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, it was disclosed that the suspects were … Read more