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Several contraband goods valued at N770,666,237 naira were seized by the Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, between April to June, 2024.

This was disclosed by the command’s Area Comptroller, James Ojo, at a press briefing on the command’s accomplishments held in Abeokuta on Monday.

Giving a breakdown, the comptroller said the contrabands include 219 sacks and 1,725 parcels of cannabis sativa, 940 rounds of live ammunition, 44,466 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 2,227 pieces of pneumatic foreign-used tyres, and 64 bales and 222 sacks of used clothes.

Others are 2,947 cartons of frozen poultry products, 7,015 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 21 units of vehicles, 3 units of motorcycles, and 115 pairs of used shoes.

The seizures, according to him, represent the command’s unrelenting battle against smuggling and its resolve to safeguard the integrity of the borders, the local economy, and public health and safety.

He added that the command following its strategic operations generated a revenue of N92,369,227.00 for the second quarter of the year.

This represents about a 52.46% increase compared to the N53,983,622.00 recorded in the corresponding period of 2023.

“I am delighted to announce that through our concerted efforts and strategic operations, the Ogun I Area Command has generated an impressive revenue of N92,369,227.00 for the second quarter of 2024. Interestingly, this revenue represents about a 52.46% increase compared to the N53,983,622.00 recorded in the corresponding period of 2023.

“ In addition, the Command surpassed the monthly revenue target of N34,122,666.90 in June 2024 by 77.86%.

“Our enforcement activities have led to significant interceptions of prohibited goods, we successfully intercepted 219 sacks and 1,725 parcels of cannabis sativa, 940 rounds of live ammunition, 44,466 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 2,227 pieces of pneumatic foreign-used tyres, and 64 bales and 222 sacks of used clothes.

“ Other interceptions include 2,947 cartons of frozen poultry products, 7,015 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 21 units of vehicles, 3 units of motorcycles, and 115 pairs of used shoes with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N770,666,237.00.”

Ojo, however, lamented that the interceptions also underscore the importance of continuous vigilance, collaboration, and the need for a united front in the fight against smuggling and other economic crimes.

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Sim Fubara has won at the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt.

This is as the Appeal Court dismissed two appeals instituted by Local Government Chairmen loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The appeals, marked CA/PH/137M/2024 and CA/PH/145M/2024, were filed by Enyiada Cookey-Gam and six others.

They were challenging the decisions of the High Court regarding the elongation of their tenure.

The Court, while delivering its ruling on Monday, found the appeals to be without merit and consequently struck them out.

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Israel Afaere, the logistics manager of Davido has reacted to a leaked audio conversation where he was apologizing to Sophia Momodu.

Recall that Davido has been in a custody battle with his baby mama, Sophia.

Amid the legal battle, Israel on Sunday, shaded Sophia for leaking her conversation with Davido’s father and tagged her as a Gold digger for sleeping with Davido despite the age difference.

In response, Sophia released an audio conversation of Israel apologizing to her.

Reacting to the audio, Israel stated that the conversation was months ago.

He wrote; “Ahhh. Conversation from months ago”.

It was gathered that the leaked audio was when Sophia confronted Israel following his comment in the interview where her daughter, Imade talked about visiting many countries.

Reacting to Imade’s interview, Israel wrote; “My Oga’s money”. Which indirectly implies that Davido was the one funding his child’s numerous trips.

A comment that didn’t sit well with Sophia who accused Davido of abandoning their daughter in July 2022.

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More details about a man identified as Shuaibu Yusuf, from Borno State who attempted to commit suicide on Monday have emerged.

We had earlier reported that the man climbed a radio mast in an attempt to commit suicide.

Shuaibu vowed to sacrifice his life for the nation’s pressing issues, while pleading for fellow Nigerians to join his cause, emphasizing his readiness to sacrifice his life for what he called critical issues.

His demands include the restoration of fuel subsidies and declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, and the government to take immediate action in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger, and Borno to combat terrorism and restore peace.

The man also demanded opening of borders for food importation to tackle the food shortage crisis, and the government should address the issue of out-of-school children.

Fire Service operatives, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and FCT officials were present to intervene.

According to the report, the man climbed the mast allegedly belonging to Aso radio after leaving a note detailing his intention.

Recall that the nation has seen an upsurge in suicide cases recently.

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A man in Abuja climbed a radio mast this morning and attempted suicide after he left a note detailing his intention. Fire Service, NEMA, and FCT officials were present to intervene. pic.twitter.com/7XJPPPWTmk — Channels Television (@channelstv) July 8, 2024

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A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hadiza Adamu, has spoken about her experience after she tied the knot with a man who was threatened by her success.

The software engineer and girls-women rights activist disclosed this on Monday, July 8, while reacting to a post by another Nigerian lady, Mariam Aliyu, who called out Arewa men over the way they easily divorce their wives.

 “Most patient women in the world are northern women! That’s why their men will go to any length to use their patience against them, doing ashawo upandan, marry today divorce tomoro.! In the north you will see a 15 year old girl child divorcee!,” Mariam wrote.

Hadiza wrote: “In as much as divorce is hala in Islam, it’s a shame how they do theirs. When they start looking for another lady then the one in the house is being maltreated as a rag,”

“I was a victim of sure predicament but I am gradually getting back to myself. I was a girl that loves education so much but unfortunately got married to someone who sees my success as a challenge to him but Alhamdulillah am trying to get back to my fit again.”

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The Abia State Government has announced the ban of street trading in Aba and other parts of the city.

The announcement was made by the Chairman of Abia State Harmonized Taskforce, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu on Monday.

The Government also banned illegal motor parks, roadside mechanic workshops, conversion of streets and public roads for religious, social and commercial functions.

According to the statement, “The executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti is leading a new government and doing new things in new ways for quality governance in our dear state, Abia.

“Please be informed that the Governor has harmonized all approved taxes and levies previously handled by different task forces from different ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs.

“Therefore, no more touts operating and illegally issuing tickets to motorists on public roads and streets.

“Be further informed that the Harmonized Task Force is working with all the security agencies and is mandated to arrest and prosecute offenders in designated mobile courts.

“To be forewarned is to be forearmed”.

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Nigerian football star, Kayode Olanrewaju has sued controversial UK-based Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega for emotional trauma, financial loss and loss of goodwill.

He sued the controversial pastor for N1 billion.

He said the lawsuit was occasioned by his alleged adulterous affair with his wife Dora Ezinne Kayode, and asking the court for an official divorce.

The cross-petition marked Suit Number PET/304/2024, citing several allegations involving infidelity, financial misconduct, and a dramatic family fallout, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.

Olanrewaju, in his cross-petition, claimed that since their marriage in 2013, Ezinne has repeatedly committed adultery, including his earlier claim of an ongoing affair with Pastor Adegboyega.

He alleged that his wife’s relationship with Adegboyega has not been secret, with the pair seen openly attending parties and sharing intimate moments in public.

The footballer also alleged that Ezinne has had similar relations with other men, which has made it intolerable for him to continue living with her as husband.

Olanrewaju further alleged that Ezinne diverted significant funds and rental proceeds from properties he purchased, stressing that she is using them to sustain her extravagant lifestyle and her alleged relationship with Pastor Adegboyega.

According to the lawsuit, the plot included collusion with Ezinne’s alleged ex-lover, Ugochukwu Igboanugo, who helped her misappropriate property documents.

The footballer further accused Ezinne of abusing alcohol and living a life filled with late-night parties, which contributed to the deterioration of their marriage.

Olanrewaju accused his estranged wife of undermining their joint business ventures. He stated how he incorporated DE-J-S Concept Ltd., intending it to be a vehicle for their investments. However, he alleged that Ezinne exploited this opportunity to siphon funds and benefit from the company’s assets, facilitated by her alleged ties with Ugochukwu Igboanugo.

The footballer mentioned emotional and financial tolls, trauma and losses incurred due to the alleged infidelity, financial misappropriation and misconduct, including the abrupt termination of his international football contract, driven by his need to address the crisis for seeking N1 billion in damages.

While seeking an official divorce, Olanrewaju said he was shocked when he got a credit alert from his father-in-law sometime in May 2024, indicating a refund of the Bride Price paid during their wedding.

He said Dora Ezinne later took to social media to declare herself traditionally free as her bride price was refunded.

Olanrewaju asked the court to dissolve his marriage with Ezinne and grant him custody of their children because his estranged wife could not be a good role model for the children of the marriage.

The suit has been adjourned to 24th September 2024 for a hearing.

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Nigerian economist and UBA CEO, Tony Elumelu has spoken about how he recognizes his limitations and surrounds himself with intelligent people.

Taking to his X account on Monday morning, July 8, the multi-investor, said he surrounds himself with talented people so he can learn from them and better himself.

He wrote;

”Talent I don’t have, I surround myself with people who have it. You must recognise your limitations but make sure you are intelligent enough to support yourself with those who are better, those who are more intelligent in that area than yourself.”

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President Bola Tinubu has been urged to immediately sack the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.

The call was made by a rights activist lawyer, Madubuachi Idam on Monday.

According to him, sacking Wike will enable him focus on his struggle to reclaim political control of Rivers State from Governor Sim Fubara.

Idam said Tinubu should order Wike to choose between his ministerial position and having control over the political structure in Rivers State.

Wike has been at loggerheads with Fubara over his attempt to exert political dominance in the state.

The rift had affected the legislative arm of the Rivers State government while two different Speakers pledging loyalty to Wike and Fubara.

Despite President Bola Tinubu’s intervention, the minister and his successor have refused to shield their sword.

However, Idam said Tinubu can’t continue to watch and allow Wike to cause tension in Rivers State.

Chatting with DAILY POST, Idam said: “I will be surprised if Tinubu delivers on his Renewed Hope mandate with the way he’s going. I’m tempted to think that he enjoys the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. Otherwise, he should direct Wike to choose between his position as FCT Minister or his structure in Rivers State.

“By the way, how does President Tinubu feel waking up every day to see Wike cause tension against defenceless electorates in Rivers State?

“President Tinubu must prove that the lives and properties of all Nigerians including Rivers people matter to him much more than the votes he expects to harvest through Wike in 2027.

“He must not wait till the crisis in Rivers State escalates to other parts of the country before he wades in.

“No leader should be entertained by the troubles of his subjects. President Tinubu must not be amused or entertained by the crisis in Rivers, he has to urgently relieve Wike of his ministerial duties so that he can go home and focus on his structure(s) since that is more important to him. The covetous desire of one man should not be a nightmare to defenceless citizens. No man is the state.”

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The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in Kano, Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa has reacted to sack of the National Leader and Presidential Candidate of the Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State from the party.

Dungurawa said those behind the purported suspension were long ago expelled from the Party.

“Let me be clear to you that these people who say they have suspended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were long ago expelled from the Party for several anti-party activities and connivance with opposition to create problems in the NNPP”.

Dungurawa responding to the alleged extension of suspension time of Kwankwaso and Governor Yusuf, by one Umar Jibrin and Omalara Johnson in a Communique they signed, Monday, said, “you can see that there is a missing link in their actions”.

He said the missing link is that as a Party that has only one single Governor and the Presidential Candidate of the Party, who nurtured it to its present position, you are saying you suspended them, can this make any sense to anybody?

Dungurawa alleged that he knows those behind the crises in the NNPP. “they are the opposition who are afraid of the emergence soon of Kwankwaso as the next President of Nigeria, in 2027, God willing”.

He assured that the Party remains one of the biggest emerging parties in the country saying, ”a party that will present the next president of the nation, we know those who are behind the purported suspension, the forces are sponsored by the ruling government and the ruling Chairman of APC”.