latest
Customs Foils Smuggling Attempt Of 36 African Grey Parrots
Customs Foils Smuggling Attempt Of 36 African Grey Parrots....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt involving 36 live African Grey Parrots destined for Ghana…….CONTINUE READING
Comptroller Odaudu Salefu, the Customs Area Controller, revealed this during a press briefing, attributing the seizure to the command’s effective intelligence network.
Salefu emphasized the threat posed to the species by the illegal trade in these birds, noting that such activities contribute to their endangerment and potential extinction.
He explained that the interception occurred during a patrol on the waterway between Abombo and T junction. Suspicious of a boat’s presence at an unusual time (between 12 to 1 midnight), officers conducted a thorough search and discovered the live parrots on board.
Salefu highlighted Nigeria’s commitment as a signatory to international agreements aimed at protecting endangered species. Consequently, the Customs Service is vigilant in preventing illegal trafficking activities that threaten wildlife populations.
The interception underscores the importance of robust enforcement measures to combat wildlife smuggling and protect biodiversity.
The Orbih family, in an official statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi, Esq., announced the passing of veteran politician Dan Orbih with profound sadness and total submission to the will of God. A close political ally of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, the PDP chieftain passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Orbih; his daughters, Ms. Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr. Mildred Omonemi Orbih; alongside numerous siblings and extended family members. The grieving family has requested prayers and support from friends and well-wishers during this difficult period, noting that burial arrangements and further announcements will be communicated subsequently.
Nigeria’s head coach, David Fizdale, expressed optimism about the D’Tigers’ qualification prospects for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup following a convincing 100-84 victory over Cape Verde in their final game of the fourth qualifying window on Sunday. Held at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Radès, Tunisia, the win improved Nigeria’s record to five wins and four losses in the African Qualifiers. Having faced early setbacks against Cameroon and South Sudan, the team established early dominance by jumping to a 9-0 lead, closing the first quarter at 23-9, and expanding their advantage to 52-35 at halftime and 76-54 heading into the final quarter.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reflecting on the match, Fizdale emphasized that securing the fifth victory was vital to keeping them in contention, noting that reaching five wins places them within striking distance for the upcoming window. Stellar individual performances fueled the victory, led by Caleb Agada, who racked up 26 points—including eight three-pointers from 11 attempts—along with six assists in under 24 minutes, crucially halting a fourth-quarter push by Cape Verde. Josh Okogie narrowly missed a triple-double with 15 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, and four steals; Ike Nwamu contributed 14 points; and Chimezie Metu added 12 rebounds, six points, and four assists.
Fizdale also highlighted the team’s long-awaited improvement from beyond the arc after struggling with their shooting accuracy in earlier games. The D’Tigers will now look ahead to the final qualifying window scheduled for February 2027, where the leading two teams in each group, alongside the best third-placed side, will secure their spots at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.
The Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has imposed stricter regulations on the deployment and redeployment of civil servants by instructing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to halt the unauthorized movement of officers belonging to recognized professional pools. Released via an August 24, 2026 circular (Ref. HCSF/3065/V.I/275) from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and reported by The PUNCH, the directive aims to combat fake government agencies, ghost workers, and institutional vulnerabilities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Distributed to high-ranking officials including the Chief of Staff to the President, ministers, service chiefs, and the Inspector-General of Police, the circular highlights that unauthorized internal redeployments violate a previous January 2, 2025 directive. Under the updated guidelines, permanent secretaries retain the authority to redeploy only local staff establishment officers for operational efficiency. Conversely, officers assigned from the OHCSF or other professional pools must remain strictly within their designated units based on their posting instructions, and any operational adjustments require formal approval from the appropriate posting authority. An exception is provided for officers on Grade Level 07 to 14, who may be internally deployed to existing vacancies within the scope of their cadres.
The framework explicitly outlines managed professional pools and their respective authorities, which include:
-
Administrative, Executive, Store, Stock Verifier, Confidential Secretary, System/Programme Analyst, Statistical/Data Processing, and Library Officers: Managed by the Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office of the OHCSF.
-
State Counsels: Managed by the Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Justice.
-
Procurement Officers: Managed by the Director-General under the Bureau of Public Procurement.
-
Information, Press and Public Relations Officers: Managed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
-
Account Officers and Executive Officers (Accounts): Managed by the Accountant-General of the Federation.
-
Resident Auditors: Managed by the Auditor-General for the Federation.
This detailed structure reinforces that professional officers assigned to MDAs are bound by strict administrative protocols and cannot be arbitrarily relocated by individual agency officials.
-
latest1 year ago“Social Media Erupts As Jim Iyke Declares Rita Dominic Nollywood’s Most Beautiful”
-
latest2 years agoEdo Political Showdown: Oshiomhole Appears At Presidential Villa As Tinubu Hands APC Gubernatorial Flag To Okpebholo (Photos & Video)
-
entertainment2 years agoLove Knows No Age American Woman Defends Marriage To Young Nigerian Man “I’m Not 70”
-
latest2 years agoOlumide Akpata Strikes Again: Drops Killer Track, Sends Edo State Into Frenzy!(Video)
-
Politics3 years agoNigerians React As Pastor Adeboye Foresees Passing Away On A Sunday After Enjoying A Satisfying Meal Of Pounded Yam
-
latest2 years agoFG Identifies 31 States At Risk Of Heavy Flooding In 2024: See Full List
-
Politics3 years agoBREAKING: Inspector-General Of Police Summons Top Police Commanders For Crucial-Security Challenges
-
latest2 years ago5 NYSC Corpers Perish In Fatal Road Accident Returning From Camp