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President Buhari Reveals Reasons for Border Closure and Inaugurates New Customs Headquarters
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his decision to close Nigeria's land borders, emphasizing that it was aimed at encouraging Nigerians to produce their own food. Speaking during the inauguration of…
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Closed borders and USSD charges, is this how to grow Nigeria’s economy?
“All goods, for now, are banned from being exported or imported through our land borders and that is to ensure that we have total control over what comes in,” -…
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The Big 5: Customs officer Nura Dalhatu promotes self to DCG, says it’s a directive from Buhari; I’ll fix refineries, end fuel import by 2023 – Kyari | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Appeal Court reserves judgement in suit challenging Buhari's academic qualifications The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in…
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Is there no one else but Hameed Ali to run Buhari’s Support Organization?
As it was in 2014 so it is in 2018 and it is sad we've maintained the status quo under an administration that promises change. At the moment, several members…
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Fisayo Soyombo: Egotistical senate versus Hameed Ali and the rest of us
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Big egos are a big part of the human nature. As man is naturally a political animal, egos are a big part of politics. Outside politics, egos…
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Customs CG proves he doesn’t need a uniform to do his job
The Nigerian Customs Service said it has generated a total revenue of N1.01 trillion in the 2017. The agency said it is its highest revenue ever. Joseph Attah, public relations officer,…
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AGF asks Customs’ boss to obey court order
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (retd.), to obey the Supreme Court's…
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Customs officer promoted by four ranks
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Customs Service has elevated one of its officers, Mr. Abba Aliyu by for ranks. Aliyu was promoted from Grade Level 4 to Grade Level 8.…
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Opinion: Pride, politics and law – The Nigerian Senate vs Colonel Hameed Ali (Rtd)
by Lawrence Nnoli The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Retired Colonel Hammed Ali has of recent been enmeshed in an imbroglio with the Nigerian Senate over several issues…
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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversations this week. Dino Melaye's certificate scandal The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges on Monday held a hearing over allegations that…
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We will still proceed with imported vehicles’ duties – Customs boss, Hameed Ali
by Azeez Adeniyi The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali has said the Customs will still implement its planned verification of payment of duties on imported vehicles. Ali…
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“I have never seen disarray like this” | Insiders speak on the current battle between Buhari and the Senate
Insiders expressed their varying views on the activities of the Senate in recent weeks, especially as regards the Custom boss putting on his uniform, Dino Melaye certificate/graduation controversy, the suspension…
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The Thread: There is nothing funny about the disaster that is the Nigerian senate
Dino Melaye, Hameed Ali, Ibrahim Magu and the Nigerian Senate have held us spell bound with their recent shenanigans. This, perhaps to cover up the fact that the 2017 Budget…
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The Thread: Can the Senate stop faffing around?
Yesterday, Tunde Leye gave reasons why the Nigerian Senate has been useless. Yinka Ogunnubi builds on that discussion. Do see below. ;
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Seized SUV: Customs refuse to appear before Senate committee
The Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday failed to send an official to appear before the Senate Committee Ethics investigating the purchase of the vehicle with alleged fake National Assembly documents.…
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The Thread: Dino Melaye is a distraction from the Senate’s uselessness. Here is how
These past few weeks, we have been regaled with a combo of Zee World and Africa Magic drama, coming out from the stables of the Senate. We have watched with…
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Saraki’s impounded vehicle was not budgeted for by N’Assembly – Falana
by Azeez Adeniyi Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the Senate of trying to punish Comptroller General of Customs Hameed Ali. There had been reports that the Customs…
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Our democracy is coming to an end | Senate reacts to SGF’s plan to shun invitation
The Senate on Wednesday said Nigeria's democracy was heading towards total destruction because of the refusal of the executive to honour legislative summons. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public…
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The YNaija cover this evening – the 22nd of March
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Senate calls for resignation of Customs boss, Hameed Ali The Senate on Wednesday asked Comptroller-General of the…
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UPDATED: Senate calls for resignation of Customs boss, Hameed Ali
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has asked Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali to resign. Ali had failed to appear before the Senate on Wednesday. The upper…
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The Thread: Hameed Ali is a metaphor for the APC administration- power drunk
There is an ongoing drama at the NASS theatre starring Hameed Ali, the Nigerian Customs boss, Dino Melaye and other members of the Senate. We are not just starstruck, we…
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Customs boss, Hameed Ali fails to appear before the Senate
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali on Wednesday refused to appear before the Senate, despite being served an invitation. The senate had asked Ali to appear before it at 10…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Closure of Abuja airport has brought hardship on Nigerians – Lai Mohammed Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has…
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The YNaija Tracklist: AGF intervenes in Senate-Ali uniform saga, writes Saraki | ABU to release statement on Melaye’s certificate scandal today | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Closure of Abuja airport has brought hardship on Nigerians – Lai Mohammed - YNaija Mismanaged funds: Senate summons SGF to appear before…
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AGF intervenes in Senate-Ali uniform saga, writes Saraki
by Azeez Adeniyi The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has written to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over the face off between the Senate and Comptroller General of…
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APC to intervene in Customs boss, Senate face-off
by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would intervene in the ongoing face-off between the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali and the Senate. The…
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Customs boss, Hameed Ali visits Aso Rock
by Dolapo Adelana Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali on Tuesday was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tribune reports. It was however reported that President Muhammadu Buhari…
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I won’t appear before Senate on Wednesday – Customs boss
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali has said he will not appear before the Senate on Wednesday, The Nation reports. Ali, who said this on Tuesday to…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. You don’t expect a retired army officer like Ali to wear Customs uniform – Retired General…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy