Headlines
EFCC arrests Niger politician over Customs employment scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arrested one Mohammed Umar, a Bida, Niger State-based politician and businessman, for an alleged employment scam.
Operatives from the Cybercrime Section at the EFCC headquarters, Abuja arrested Umar on May 18th, 2021 following a petition from a victim whom he allegedly defrauded through a fake employment offer with the Nigeria Customs Service.
Umar allegedly requested the sum of N750, 000 from the victim to facilitate the employment.
The victim was issued an appointment letter, but upon presentation, it was discovered to be fake. The distraught victim consequently petitioned the EFCC, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
The suspect’s accomplice, one Alhaji Isa Musa, is still at large.
The suspect will be charged to court when the investigation is concluded
Customs
Customs threatens to arrest, prosecute air travellers carrying currency above $10,000 threshold without declaration.


Headlines
Opeifa reaffirms commitment to infrastructural upgrade, staff welfare at Northern District headquarters of NRC in Zaria

Headlines
NIMASA reaffirms confidence in indigenous technical ability in ship building and repairs

He further emphasized that the inspection aligns with the vision of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who has prioritized the development of local capacity in shipbuilding and repairs.
The visit underscores NIMASA’s drive to promote indigenous maritime infrastructure, enhance national security, and advance sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
-
Customs3 months ago
Agricultural produce tops exports of 11,459 containers worth $986.4m through Apapa port in three months
-
Customs3 months ago
Silent jubilation as Comptroller Kola Oladeji is removed as FOU, Zone A boss.
-
Headlines3 months ago
Edward Osagie, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, Muyiwa Akande emerge finalists at 2025 National spokesperson award
-
Customs3 months ago
KLT Customs laments low volume of trade at the command
-
Headlines3 months ago
NIWA warns waterways passengers, operators of danger posed by sunken Dredger under Eko bridge
-
Customs3 months ago
Adeniyi bags Leadership award for Public service person of the year