Customs Foils Smuggling of 340 Live Snakes, 17 Scorpions in Lagos Awe recalled that this was not the first case of wildlife trafficking uncovered by the command He stressed that the MMAC export unit would not be allowed to serve as a safe passage for traffickers The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed Area Command … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promoted 1,419 junior officers to new ranks in a major step towards strengthening its workforce. The decision was approved during the 10th management meeting led by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. According to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the promotions … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) gives Olanike Nafisat Balogun her flowers as she makes history as the first female pilot. In a post released on their social media pages today, December 9, 2024, the NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada said Olanike has shown consistent dedication to the service. Editors Pick: Bandits abduct newly-wedded bride, four bridesmaids … Read more
Custom officer Hamza Abdullahi Elenwo killed by a suspected smuggler in Jigawa State during an arrest attempt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) attached to the Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, was killed by a suspected smuggler in Jigawa State. The officer, identified as Inspector of Customs … 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
The Nigerian Customs Service has launched a 30-day verification exercise to crack down on improperly imported private jets. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), on behalf of the Federal Government, has launched a new initiative to crack down on improperly imported private jets. It was revealed that no fewer than 80 operators … 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
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
Eko hot blog reports that In a passionate call for the redemption of the Nigerian civil service, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Professor Tunji Olaopa, emphasized the crucial role of professionals in steering the sector towards excellence. Editor’s Pick: Drama As Man ‘Buried Alive’ Resurfaces, Confronts Brother At Anambra Assembly It’s … 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
NCS Sokoto has begun a fight against fake drugs in Sokoto Musa Omale emphasized the need for a collaboration between NCS and NAFDAC The collaboration is a commitment of both agencies to combat the circulation of fake drugs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Sokoto Zonal Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has taken … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, a curious drama is developing between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS). The bone of contention is about the custody of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive … Read more
The ICPC arraigned the senior prison officer on Thursday. He allegedly collected money from a couple for two vacancy slots in a university, which he allegedly knew did not exist. The anti-corruption commission said the offence contravenes section 1(1) of Advance Fee Fraud and other related Offences Act, 2006. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
INEC has revealed that Army and Air forces will be deployed to conduct the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the service of the Nigerian army, navy, and air force, will be crucial in the conduct of next year’s general elections. This online media platform … Read more
A Customs comptroller has slumped and died at the Kano Airport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Anthony Ayalogu, slumped and died on Tuesday at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. This online media platform learnt that the deceased who was in charge of the Trade Facilitation Unit … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)southwest’s enforcement division has seized 1,995 bales of used apparel along with other illegal goods. Eko Hot Blog reports that this represents the unit’s single greatest seizure of such products, which were found in an abandoned facility near the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy … Read more
The Custodial Centre in Lagos have tasked the Lagos State Command to equip its correctional center with security EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command has stressed the need for support from relevant stakeholders to acquire more logistics and equipment to beef up the security of custodial centres. … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of Idiroko and 3 additional land borders shut in August 2019 as part of efforts to curtail smuggling and boost local production of rice “Idiroko border post, Ogun State (South-West Zone); Jibiya border post, Katsina State (North-West Zone); Kamba border post, Kebbi State (North-West Zone); and Ikom border … Read more
Lagos CJ Frees 33 Prison inmates as NCoS Reveals 352 On Death Row The Ikoyi Custodial Centre built to accommodate 800 inmates currently has 2,665 inmates; while Kirikiri Maximum Centre has over 2,000 inmates as against the capacity of 1,056 and the Medium Centre has 3,117 as against 1,948 inmates EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more