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Seme Customs Thwarts Smuggling Operation, Seizes 10 Trailers Loaded With Rice
Seme Customs Thwarts Smuggling Operation, Seizes 10 Trailers Loaded With Rice....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a significant victory against illicit trade, the Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted and seized 6,467 bags of foreign par-boiled rice, equivalent to 10 trailers, along with the arrest of a notorious smuggler who has long been a menace in the Seme border area……CONTINUE READING
Controller Timi Bomodi, the Customs Area Comptroller, announced the successful operation, emphasizing the command’s unwavering commitment to curbing smuggling activities. He highlighted the sustained efforts of the command’s anti-smuggling unit, which resulted in the interception of various contraband items totaling 474 seizures during the period under review.
Bomodi further revealed that the command has experienced a remarkable increase in revenue generation, with a 272 percent rise in the first quarter of 2024, amounting to a total of N2.6 billion. Additionally, the command processed approximately 143,486 metric tons of export produce valued at N35.1 billion between January and February of 2024.
Enumerating the contraband seized, Bomodi listed items such as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), used vehicles, parcels of Cannabis Sativa, live animals including parrots, tortoises, pelican birds, and honey badgers. A total of 18 suspects were apprehended in connection with these seizures, signaling a significant crackdown on illegal activities along the border.
The successful interception of the smuggled rice and the arrest of the notorious smuggler underscore the Customs Service’s commitment to upholding the law and safeguarding Nigeria’s borders from illicit trade activities. The command’s relentless efforts in combating smuggling serve to protect local industries, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote economic stability in the region.
The National Vice Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Ceekay Igara, has rejected claims that the party’s strong showing in the 2023 elections was driven solely by its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Igara said the Labour Party has a solid organisational structure that predates the 2023 elections, insisting that its performance was not dependent on a single individual.
He explained that while Obi significantly boosted the party’s visibility and popularity, the foundation that attracted voters was already in place. According to him, Nigerians evaluated multiple political parties before choosing the Labour Party based on its structure and appeal.
Igara also disclosed that Obi’s emergence as the party’s presidential candidate was the result of intense internal discussions, noting that several aspirants initially opposed his selection. He said it took intervention from the party’s national leadership to convince other contenders to step down and allow Obi to emerge as the flagbearer.
He further linked the surge in youth participation during the 2023 elections to broader civic awareness, especially the influence of the EndSARS movement, which he said aligned with the Labour Party due to its existing groundwork and messaging.
Commenting on Obi’s reported association with another political platform, Igara said it remains to be seen whether the level of support Obi enjoyed in 2023 can be replicated elsewhere, suggesting that the true impact will become clearer over time.
He maintained that the Labour Party remains focused on strengthening its structure ahead of future elections, stressing that electoral success should be measured beyond popularity, including tangible outcomes such as governorship wins and broader political gains.
A Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, on Monday, April 20, 2026, admitted nine documentary exhibits in an ongoing criminal trial involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exhibits were tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its prosecution of the defendants over allegations of conspiracy, money laundering, and concealment of proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to ₦8.71 billion, in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
During the proceedings, the fourth prosecution witness, Mashelia Arhyel Bata, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc, testified that he received official requests from the EFCC for financial records linked to the defendants and several associated companies.
He explained that, in line with his duties, the bank provided both soft and hard copies of account documents relating to entities including Rayhaan Hotels Limited, Rayhaan Bustan Agro Allied Limited, Nashab Limited, Golden Age Global Ventures, and Rahamaniyya Properties Limited.
The witness confirmed that nine documents were submitted in compliance with the EFCC’s request and identified them when presented in court.
Following arguments from both sides, the court admitted the documents as Exhibits D1 to D9, despite initial objections from the defence regarding the timing of the documents.
Further testimony detailed various account activities, including opening documents and statements tied to accounts associated with Malami and his law firm. The records reportedly covered transactions spanning from 2012 to 2023.
The witness also confirmed that the accounts were active between 2015 and 2023 and recorded multiple inflows and outflows during that period.
He further outlined several high-value transactions, including transfers from companies linked to the defendants into accounts under review, with some transactions running into hundreds of millions of naira.
The EFCC continued to present financial breakdowns in court, indicating that the alleged transactions formed part of its broader case against the defendants as the trial progresses.
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 42 suspected illegal miners in connection with the abduction of a traditional ruler, Oba Salman Aweda, in Ifelodun Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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