The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has thrown his weight behind the nationwide expansion of climate advocacy within the Nigeria Customs Service, calling for the replication of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) Green Border Initiative across commands and communities nationwide. Speaking through the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) Timi Bomodi at the “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” campaign in Abuja, the Customs boss described the initiative as a timely intervention that aligns with growing national efforts to promote environmental sustainability, public health, and ecological preservation. DCG Bomodi said the project, which has already led to the planting of over…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
By Rosemary Ugiomoh Galatasaray might be preparing to hand Victor Osimhen the captain’s armband, marking him as the next leader of the Turkish champions if they move on from Mauro Icardi. The talk came from Turkish football commentator Ali Naci Küçük, who said the club is weighing the idea of making the Nigerian striker their new captain once a decision is made about Icardi’s future. In his words, “Galatasaray wants to give the captain’s armband to Victor Osimhen if they don’t continue with Mauro Icardi.” Osimhen’s rise at Galatasaray has been fast and undeniable. Since joining the Istanbul side, he’s…
By Rosemary Ugiomoh With the season winding down, Manchester United can finally turn their attention to the summer transfer window. A top-three finish in the Premier League means the Red Devils are heading back to the Champions League next year. Interim boss Michael Carrick has done enough to impress, and it looks like he’ll get the job full-time. At 44, he’s already said he’s been part of the club’s transfer talks behind the scenes. One of United’s biggest jobs will be figuring out a long-term plan in midfield, especially with Casemiro aging out of his prime. But defense is also…
Registration for Nigerian participants in the 11th Okpekpe International 10km Road Race will close on Saturday, May 23, 2026, organisers said. The race, a World Athletics Gold Label event, is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Race Director Zack Amodu encouraged athletes and other intending runners to register promptly via Okpekperoadrace.com, stressing that the deadline ensures smooth logistics and accreditation. Bib collection and accreditation will take place at Uyi Ground Hotel (swimming pool side) in Auchi on Friday, May 29, 2026. The Okpekpe race has carved a unique place in…
By Rosemary Ugiomoh The wait is finally over. After 22 years of near misses, heartbreak, and “what ifs,” Arsenal are champions of England again. The title was sealed on Tuesday night without Arsenal even kicking a ball. All eyes were on the Vitality Stadium, where Manchester City needed a win against Bournemouth to drag the race to the final day. Pep Guardiola’s side came out aggressive, but Bournemouth stood firm. Chances came and went, the clock ticked down, and when the final whistle blew on a 1-1 draw, the numbers did the math for Arsenal: uncatchable with one game to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Monday, 18 May 2026, officially launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in a move aimed at improving passenger clearance, compliance and Customs operations. The platform, designed to simplify baggage declaration for inbound international passengers, is expected to reduce manual bottlenecks, improve transparency in revenue assessment and enhance operational efficiency at Nigeria’s international airports. Speaking at the official launch, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT/Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, said the deployment marks another major step in the Service’s digital transformation…
By Rosemary Ugiomoh William Troost-Ekong is stepping into the spotlight again, but this time it’s not with a captain’s armband on the pitch. Today in Cairo, the former Nigeria captain joins three African legends to run the draw for AFCON PAMOJA 2027’s qualification stage. The ceremony happens at the Egyptian Football Association HQ and officially kicks off the road to the first-ever three-nation Africa Cup of Nations. The event— 48 teams get drawn into 12 qualification groups. The stakes—The top two from each group book their spot for the finals, joining hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The timeline—The tournament runs…
_Explains Why Poll In Eastern District Was Different_ Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed satisfaction with the large turnout of voters in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in the state, describing it as very impressive. Senator Diri stated this on Monday shortly after the exercise at his Sampou/Kalama Ward 6 in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The party largely adopted the consensus option in the electoral wards across the state except for Bayelsa East where members opted for direct primary voting. A statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Team Nigeria walked away from the African Athletics Championships with three gold medals, and every single one came from the women. The headline moment was the women’s 4x100m relay Rosemary Nwankwo, Jennifer Obi Chukwuka, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Miracle Ezechukwu ran 42.94s to take gold and set a new Championship Record. Liberia pushed hard for silver, and Ghana grabbed bronze in front of their home crowd at the University of Ghana Stadium. With an exceptional double by Patience Okon George. That win keeps Nigeria on top of a run they started back in 2008 when they knocked Ghana…
CGC Adeniyi Seeks Inclusive Dialogue as Customs Opens Fresh Front with Beer Sectoral Group The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 11 May 2026, called for stricter data validation and wider stakeholder engagement in ongoing fiscal and regulatory reforms, as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted the leadership of the Beer Sectoral Group at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The engagement, which took place at the CGC’s Board Room, was attended by senior executives from major brewing companies across the country and focused on tax administration, trade transparency and the growing debate surrounding the proposed tax stamp policy currently…