Author: Saint Augustine

President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed release of kidnapped students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, describing their safe return as a big relief to their families, the entire country and international community. In a short remark shortly after their release was announced, President Buhari expressed the nation’s appreciation for the steps taken by all involved to make their release possible. President Buhari specifically cited what he called the “spirit of partnership and the collaborative efforts of the government of Katsina, Zamfara and military leading to the release.’’ He commended the nation’s intelligence agencies, the military and police force…

Anambra State Government delegation, yesterday visited the families of the deceased who died as a result of clashes with Policemen enforcing restriction order imposed by the State Government on commercial motorcycles. Anambra Civil Society Network was part of the Team led by the Transition Chairman, Aguata Local Government Area, Chief Eche Ezeibe accompanied by Chairman, Ohaneze Youth, Comrade Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, Nkwado Chukwuka Onwughalu, 1st Vice President ASATU Youth Wing/ Coordinator ASATU Youth Wing, Anambra South, Leaders of Non Indigenes, Hon. Ferguson Okpara and Comrade Chigozie Henry Nweke, who were joined by other stakeholders from Igbo-Ukwu and Ekwulobia districts. Chief Ezeibe,…

…Calls for strict enforcement of compliance protocols Members of the National Economic Council (NEC) have raised an alarm over the spike in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria. In recent weeks, Nigeria has witnessed a spike in infections. On Wednesday, the nation recorded 930 new cases, marking the highest single day count since the first case was confirmed on February 27, 2020. At its monthly meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Thursday, NEC decided to act on the strict enforcement of measures to contain the spread of the disease across the country. According to a statement by Osinbajo’s…

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has emphasized the important roles played by the licensed customs agents in Nigeria even as he described the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) as one group government cannot afford to joke with. Speaking at the National Executive Council (NEC)/ Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association held in Owerri on Wednesday, Gov. Uzodinma reiterated that his knowledge of the important role the members of the association play in the economy was one of the reasons he embarked on a sanitization programme that would make their responsibilities in the import/export value…

The National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Chief Iju Tony Nwabunike has declared that the current National Executive Committe (NECOM) has done marvellously well even though it has not been easy for them. Speaking at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC)/Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association holding at Owerri the Imo State capital with the theme: “ANLCA New Normal and the Future”, Nwabunike posited that even though it was not yet time for them to render their score card, “we at NECOM can beat our chest and say that despite numerous challenges, we have…

The Senate Committee on Customs and Excise has said that all cargo clearance hitherto stalled at the shipping companies due to its activities and correspondences will be allowed to be processed in line with the extant regulations. The National President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Chief Iju Tony Nwabunike disclosed this in a welcome address he delivered at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)/National Executive Council (NEC) meeting holding at Owerri, the Imo State capital on Wednesday. Nwabunike stated that the leadership of the association recently engaged the ranking members of the Senate over alleged interference in…

…Calls for Committee to regulate sales and distribution of cattle Worried by the rising insecurity in the country, Senate Deputy Leader and Senator representing Kebbi South District, Senator Bala Ibn Na’ Allah has called on the federal government to as a matter of urgency enhance the institutional capability of those who are charged with the responsibility of ensuring law and order to see how to get the country out of the woods. Na’ Allah who made this call in his submission at the first Annual Dinner Night & Discourse organized by the National Association of Online Security Reporters (NAOSRE) held…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pledged to support all efforts geared towards tackling the rising insecurity in the country even as it called for cooperation on the part of Nigerians. Speaking at the first annual Dinner Night & Discourse of the National Association of Online Security Reporters (NAOSRE) held in Lagos on Friday, the Public Relations Officer of the Service, DC Joseph Attah stated that security should not be be left in the hands of the security agencies alone as it appears, sometimes, as if the security agencies were becoming overwhelmed. Attah who is represented at the event by…

The Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN) is set to hold its 2020 Sailors Night on Saturday 12th of December, 2020, even as it is set to confer awards on three eminent personalities. According to the Secretary General of the association, Capt. Alfred Oniye, the theme for this year’s Sailors Night is “Unfolding Maritime Investment Opportunities.” He revealed that a frontline Master Mariner, maritime expert and renowned lecturer, Capt. Fola Ojutalayo would be conferred with an “Outstanding Award of a Role Model” at the event. Other personalities to be honoured at the event are; President of Association of Tourist Boat…

One month after a news medium accused the Registrar of the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Barr. Samuel Nwakohu of financial impropriety, the President, Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON), Otunba Frank Ogunojemite has called on the Registrar to speak up and clear himself of the allegation in the interest of the industry. Ogunojemite who made the call in a chat with our correspondent in Lagos yesterday said that it was expected for Registrar to respond and set the records straight as courtesy demands that he should do so. He further…