The Seme Area command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) exceeded its monthly revenue target of N1, 021, 790, 667.33 for the first time in the last three years within the month of November. The command hit the roof with a duty collection of N1, 273, 235, 058.91 which represent 125%. The Command also made 46 seizures with Duty paid value (DPV) of N7, 263,750.00 for the period under review. The seized items included bags of rice, frozen poultry products, vegetable oil, vehicles etc. The Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC), Deputy Comptroller Sabo Hassan said that since he assumed leadership position…
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Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine is a seasoned freelance journalist and the chief editor of Primetime Reporters.
A grand plan hatched by a wicked opposition to smear the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano with the ongoing demonstration by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South East has been exposed. A Statement by Coordinator of Society for Good Governance and Democracy, Dr. Ibe Mokwugwo, made available in Awka recently has warned individuals, media outlets especially online platforms currently receiving such materials to ignore the wicked lies. Dr. Mokwugwo said that the perpetrators of the falsehood have already concocted materials for circulation online and in social media, alleging that on one hand “Governor Obiano wrote a…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) exercising its powers as the Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code has shut the Magcobar Manufacturing Limited jetty at Reclamation Road Port Harcourt and Shoreline Logistics Limited at Old NPA Port, Marina Road Calabar. The action was taken against both facilities for failing to comply with the provisions of the code after repeated warnings to ensure compliance failed to elicit the desired result. In its bid to ensure 100% compliance with the provisions of the code, the Agency had instituted stringent measures…
The Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has said that women need empowerment in the form of education and life sustaining skills to enable them act as true catalysts for the future. Mrs. Obiano stated this in her contribution recently during a roundtable panel discussion on the theme, “The Women Entrepreneurship as the Torch of the future: Are Women the Catalyst for Emerging Future?” at the Women Entrepreneurship Forum Dubai 2015 which ended during the weekend. Mrs. Obiano observed that women were catalysts because by their nature they add spice to life and ensure effective…
The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro has directed a full scale investigation and release of the Captain and four crew members of a Polish cargo vessel who were abducted off Nigeria’s coast. Eleven of the crew members were left on the vessel after the abduction. The vessel MV SZAFIR operating under the Cyprus flag was reportedly attacked last Friday approximately seven nautical miles east of Brass at about 0149 hours local time. Registered with IMO No.9004504, the vessel which is owned by Voltaire Shipping Company and operated by Euroafrica…
The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has declared Anambra the safest state in Nigeria. The Governor stated this yesterday at the Golden Jubilee of Episcopal Consecration of His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze at the Basilica Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha. Welcoming visitors from all parts of the world and Nigeria who joined the congregation at the Holy Mass , Governor Obiano declared, ” I welcome you to enjoy the peace and tranquility we have in our state. As you celebrate with His Eminence Cardinal Francis Arinze, I want you all to know that Anambra is the safest…
The Importers’ Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has described as unjustified the call by the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN) on President Muhammadu Buhari to jettison the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) recently reintroduced by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). MAN had on the 3rd of November, 2016 published an advertorial on the Vanguard Newspaper calling for the suspension of the CTN as reintroduced by the NCS on the premise that it would add to the cost of doing business at the ports which it said would in turn affect the living conditions of Nigerians negatively. Also the National…
By Chris Uzoechina Mr. Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi was a stunch APGA faithful before he defected to PDP. Like every known Peter, it was expected that he will one day deny APGA at the eleventh hour. Every known Peter in history appeared firm, robust and zealous in their believe but were always known to finally deny and renege from their commitment at the last hour. The biblical Peter Okwute pledged absolute support for Jesus the Christ but reneged and denied him at the last hour, Peter Duesberg of Germany gave his sound report of cancer causing virus from birds in…
Apparently dissatisfied with the level of development at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron especially with the huge amount of money given to the academy over the last three years, the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Ameachi and the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have concluded plans to visit the academy. This visit was against the backdrop of series of financial allegations leveled against the Rector of the academy, Joshua Okpo. The Rector was accused of mismanaging over N13bn given to the academy over the past three years. Okpo was also accused of spending over…
A Court of Appeal sitting in Makurdi, Benue state has nullified the election of former Senate President and lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, David Mark and ordered a rerun within 90 days. Mark’s victory at the polls was challenged by Daniel Onjeh, candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC). The election, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was upheld in October by the National and State assembly petition tribunal sitting in Markudi. Send your news, press releases/articles to info@primetimereporters.com. Also, follow us on Twitter @reportersinfo and on Facebook at facebook.com/primetimereporters or call the editor on 07030661526.