OYEBANJI HAILS EKITI’S REMARKABLE STRIDES 30 YEARS AFTER STATE CREATION …Pays Tributes to state creation heroes, former governors …Says Ekiti will become Nigeria’s Tech Hub in another 30 years Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has hailed the remarkable strides and progress the State has made 30 years after it was created by the administration
Dani Tribe’s Painful Mourning Tradition: When Grief Meant Losing a Finger For centuries, communities around the world have developed unique customs for mourning the dead. While some wear black, shave their heads or observe elaborate funeral ceremonies, the Dani people of Papua, Indonesia, once had a far more painful way of expressing grief — the
NCS Deploys Digital Baggage Declaration System at Seme Border, Cuts Clearance Time to Under 5 Minutes Seme, Lagos — September 30, 2026: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has commenced the full operationalisation of the Simplified Declaration for Passenger Baggage Import System, a digital initiative designed to streamline passenger clearance, improve transparency and
Fire Guts Part of Western Marine Command Headquarters, Operations Unaffected — Nigeria Customs By Akeem Salau The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has confirmed a fire incident at its headquarters in Apapa, Lagos, assuring the public that no lives were lost and the Command’s operational activities remain uninterrupted. In a statement issued on
Sultan of Sokoto Salutes Olubadan at 82, First Coronation Anniversary, Wishes Him Acceptable Umrah The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, on the occasions of
BREAKING:President Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation and has already departed Paris, France, for the homeward journey to Nigeria. President Tinubu’s aircraft is expected to touch down at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, later this evening. The Nigerian leader chose to fly to Lagos first to honour the
Nigeria Customs Earns Global Recognition as CGC Adeniyi Bags IPRA Golden World Award The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again received international recognition for its strategic communication and stakeholder engagement efforts, with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, receiving a Special Award of Excellence at the 2026 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World
GOVERNOR OYEBANJI DISSOLVES BOARDS, TERMINATES APPOINTMENT OF POLITICAL APPOINTEES Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions, and parastatals in the State, as well as the termination of appointment of all political appointees. Those affected by the termination include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Assistants. According to
LASTMA Impounds 84 Vehicles in Lagos Crackdown on One-Way Driving, Illegal Garages — Officers Attacked, Injured as notorious miscreants and hoodlums resist enforcement. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified its enforcement operations across identified traffic flashpoints in the State, impounding 84 commercial and private vehicles for various traffic infractions during a comprehensive
OLUYEDE HAILS GOV. OYEBANJI’S EFFORT AT BUILDING A GREATER EKITI … As Gov. Says Collaboration With Oluyede in Ekiti’s Interest The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and candidate of the party in the June 2026 governorship election, Dr Wole Oluyede, has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his efforts towards building a greater Ekiti State, describing