Customs

Just In: Appear before us next Wednesday in Customs uniform, Senate summons Comptroller-General

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate has ordered the Comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service, Hameed Ali to appear before it next Wednesday in his appropriate uniform. This was part of deliberations at Thursday’s plenary. The Senate had on Tuesday directed the service to halt the collection of custom duty on vehicles. But the Acting Public... Read More

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One killed as Customs, alleged rice smugglers clash in Ogun

by Azeez Adeniyi Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service have allegedly killed a suspected rice smuggler along Siun-Sagamu-Abeokuta road this morning. Unconfirmed reports say the operatives of the NCS had pursued the alleged rice smugglers to a certain point along the road around Kobape when the tragic event occurred The state Police Public Relations Officer,... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate suspends Customs policy on seizing vehicles without duty

Senate has issued an instruction to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to cease the policy that allows it to seize vehicles on which duty has not been paid. The motion to halt the policy was sponsored by Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Balla Na’Allah who opined that it is not possible for cars to come into... Read More

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How NDDC bought over 70 new vehicles despite claiming broke – Sagay

by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), on Thursday disclosed that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) recently bought over 70 cars. Sagay said this in his opening remarks at the National Dialogue on Corruption organised by PACAC at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sagay said the cars... Read More

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February 28, 2017

EFCC recovers fresh set of vehicles, others from ex-customs boss

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered another set of vehicles and motorcycles from a former Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko Inde. This comes barely days after the agency seized 17 exotic cars from a Kaduna warehouse belonging to Dikko. The latest items recovered include a 2013 model 32-seater Nissan... Read More

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February 24, 2017

Ex-Customs DG, Dikko forfeits 17 vehicles to FG

by Dolapo Adelana Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna Friday gave an interim order of forfeiture of the seventeen vehicles found in the warehouse of former comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko Inde. The order was sequel to an exparte application deposed to by one Adamu Waziri, an operative of... Read More

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February 22, 2017

BREAKING: EFCC recovers 17 vehicles from ex-Customs boss, Dikko (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered seventeen exotic vehicles in a warehouse of the former Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko Inde located at Nnamdi Azikwe Street, Kaduna. The recovery was sequel to an intelligence the commission received that stolen money and properties suspected to proceeds of crime were... Read More

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February 11, 2017

Customs seize contraband goods worth N194m

The Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Operation Unit, Zone ‘C’ said it has intercepted 17 contraband goods and 21 underpayments all worth N194,656, 855 in January, 2017. Public Relations Officer of the unit, Ifeoma Ojekwu disclosed this in a statement. The unit’s Customs Area Controller, Mohammed Garba said 18 people have been arrested in conection to the... Read More

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February 1, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Osinbajo meets N’Assembly leaders over economy, 2017 budget Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives over the 2017 Appropriation bill and the nation’s economy. 2. This is what the DSS told Apostle Suleiman The Department... Read More

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January 30, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations. Gunmen kill 6, injure 8 in Canadian mosque Gunmen have killed 6 people and injured eight after attacking a mosque in Quebec, Canada, late Sunday. 2. I will hire 40 OPC guards to protect me against extradition – Kashamu Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district, Buruji Kashamu... Read More

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January 27, 2017

Customs hands over 2 seized helicopters to Air Force

The Muritala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has handed over two helicopters imported by unknown persons to the Nigerian Air Force. The Customs said importers of the two civil model Bell helicopters failed to provide end user certificate from the office of the National Security Adviser. Customs Area Controller, Frank Allanah... Read More

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January 11, 2017

Just In: Senate rejects ban on vehicle importation through land borders

The Senate on Wednesday called for the reversal of the Federal Government’s policy banning the importation of vehicles through land borders. Deliberating on the issue during plenary, the red chamber said the ban which took effect from January 1, 2017 will lead to a loss of 500,000 jobs. The issue was brought through a a motion... Read More

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December 29, 2016

Rice seized by Customs was contaminated, not plastic – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says the rice seized by men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was contaminated and not plastic rice as purported by many. Acting DG NAFDAC, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, stated this on Thursday following completion of laboratory analysis on the seized rice. Read full briefing below:... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Okey Ndibe: Buhari, call off Customs’ siege on Igbo traders

by Okey Ndibe A few days ago, a friend sent me a video of a choir made up of members of Nigeria’s security agencies singing “Feliz Navidad,” a popular Christmas song. The rendition was entirely inspiring, a thrilling combination of rousing singing, dancing and festive atmosphere. I was moved by the sheer cheeriness of the... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Customs seize 102 bags of plastic rice in Lagos

The Nigerian Customs, Federal Unit Ikeja has intercepted 102 bags of plastic rice. This was disclosed by the Area Controller of F.O.U. Comptroller Mohammed Haruna during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. He said the bags of rice was branded “Beat Tomato Rice’’ with no date of manufacture. Haruna said a... Read More

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December 8, 2016

Reps tell FG to suspend ban on vehicles’ importation through land borders

The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to put on hold its directive banning the importation of vehicles through land borders. The lawmakers urged the FG to ensure adequate security at the borders and the payment of import duties, as it called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call on the Nigeria Customs Service... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Petrol tanker with smuggled rice intercepted

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a petrol tanker and about 25 other vehicles loaded with smuggled bags of rice, The Punch reports. The new Area Controller of the Ogun Command, Hassan Gangua, made this known on Thursday stating that the interceptions were recorded in different parts of the state in the last two weeks. Ganga said... Read More

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October 31, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Lagosians feel government presence under Ambode – PDP | Policeman stabs tout to death over N100 | Nine miners die in Niger state

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Militant group blows up pipeline, rejects N’Delta meeting with Buhari – YNaija FG to launch N1trn Diaspora investment plan – Osinbajo – YNaija House of Reps summon Customs boss over alleged insurance fraud – YNaija Arrested Supreme Court Justices voluntarily withdraw from sittings – YNaija Lagosians feel... Read More

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October 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Reuben Abati in EFCC custody | Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC detention – Aide | Nigeria loses N127b yearly to cybercrime

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. We engage in thorough investigations before arresting anyone – EFCC boss, Magu – YNaija Senate to probe alleged diversion of polio funds –YNaija Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC detention – Aide – YNaija Reuben Abati in EFCC custody – YNaija Scavengers set 17 vehicles ablaze in Anambra – Vanguard Anxiety... Read More

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October 10, 2016

DSS’ charges against Kanu frivolous – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of bringing frivolous charges against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement signed by its spokespersons Mr. Emma Nmezu and Dr Clifford Chukwuemeka Iroanya IPOB wondered how the allegation of bringing in a radio transmitter into the country could be termed a... Read More

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September 16, 2016

Court strikes out suit challenging customs boss’ appointment

A Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a suit challenging the appointment of Hameed Ali as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service. A human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa had filed the suit, stating that Ali’s appointment did not follow due process. However, Justice Sale Hassan on Friday said the court lacked jurisdiction on... Read More

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New forex policy: Import duty increases

Custom duties on imported cargoes has skyrocketed to 43 percent following the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new foreign exchange policy, the Punch reports. Before the the introduction of the foreign exchange policy, import duties were calculated on N197 to one dollar. This was contained in a circular released to all zonal coordinators and... Read More

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EFCC ‘seizes N2bn mansion’ from ex-Customs boss, Dikko

A N2 billion mansion allegedly owned by a former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko has been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to Punch Newspapers, the property located at 1 Audu Ogbeh Street, Jabi, Abuja, had inscriptions made by the anti-graft agency on the fence. The inscription read... Read More

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Hameed Ali says most Customs officers are not corrupt | YNaija.com

February 25, 2016

Customs Boss may be arrested over ‘lopsided appointments and promotions’

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has threatened to order the arrest of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (retd.). The Federal Lawmakers, on Wednesday, said it would be forced to take such an action should the Customs Boss continue to refuse to honour an invitation to appear before... Read More

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Customs appoints 6 Deputy Comptrollers-General, 8 Assistant Comptrollers-General | YNaija.com

January 23, 2016

Over 4,000 Customs Officers to be demoted in nationwide sweep

The management of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS has made known its decision to clampdown on officers from the ranks of Assistant Comptroller of Customs to the lowest cadre, over their alleged indiscriminate allotment of ranks to themselves. The decision of the management has thrown the NCS into crisis as affected officers, it was gathered,... Read More

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January 8, 2016

Former Customs Comptroller General’s home raided by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives raided the house of the former Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko, in Abuja. EFCC personnel reportedly arrived at the house located at 6, Ahmed Musa Crescent, Jabi, at about 7 a.m on Friday. It was learnt that Dikko was not at home when they arrived. One of the four armed... Read More

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Hameed Ali says most Customs officers are not corrupt | YNaija.com

December 2, 2015

I will dismiss and jail any corrupt Customs officer – Hameed Ali

The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has vowed to discipline, dismiss or jail any officer found guilty of corrupt practices. While speaking to Customs officers in Calabar, Ali said the dismissal and jailing of corrupt officers will serve as a deterrent to others, and ultimately restore the integrity of the Service. “I want to make it clear to... Read More

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Customs appoints 6 Deputy Comptrollers-General, 8 Assistant Comptrollers-General | YNaija.com

November 2, 2015

Customs appoints 6 Deputy Comptrollers-General, 8 Assistant Comptrollers-General

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) has approved the appointment of six acting Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs. Wale Adeniyi, Public Relations Officer, said on Monday, that the six officers, who are presently Assistant Comptrollers-General, will now occupy the positions of Deputy-Comptrollers-General in acting capacity. They are: I. ACG Idris Suleiman (Finance Administration and Technical Service)... Read More

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September 23, 2015

Beware of fake Hameed Ali Facebook accounts

The Nigerian customs service has informed the public that there’s a fake Facebook account, created in the name of the new comptroller general, Hameed Ali. The Facebook account advertises job vacancies, auctions and contracts to defraud desperate job seekers. Deputy Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Customs Service, Joseph Attah, said on Tuesday that there is no recruitment... Read More

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