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*New CAC warns against delays, illicit trade The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command generated ₦302,952,570,769.24 in October 2026, representing an increase of ₦20,161,430,521.84 over the ₦282,791,140,247.40 recorded in September 2026.  This was contained in a statement signed by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Apapa Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs Isah Sulaiman, dated Thursday  November 5,  2026 This represents a month-on-month growth of approximately 7.13 per cent. The October collection marks another significant revenue performance above the ₦300 billion threshold, following the Command’s record-breaking collection of over ₦323 billion in July 2026.  The performance reflects the Command’s continued drive to strengthen revenue generation while facilitating legitimate trade under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, who assumed duty on 29 September 2026. Since assuming office, Comptroller ...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, warned President Bola Tinubu against what he described as attempts to undermine opposition parties and truncate democracy through alleged state-sponsored protests, intimidation and misuse of security agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank, who expressed concerns over the growing political tension following the alleged disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign activities in Sokoto State, said the use of sponsored protesters and security operatives against opposition parties could threaten Nigeria's democratic process. He spoke against the backdrop of allegations by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, that the Sokoto State Government and the Department of State Services (DSS) were working to frustrate the party's planned campaign rally in the state. Atiku, who addressed journalists in Abu...

*Seeks US, UK, EU intervention Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general election, declaring that Nigerians will not accept results that do not reflect their votes. Frank, who made the remarks in a statement in Abuja, expressed concern over allegations of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated names and photographs in the national voter register, describing them as issues requiring urgent investigation. He urged INEC to verify questionable entries, establish the facts and explain transparently how the register was compiled. “This discovery of INEC using AI-generated voters’ register is a clear indication of a rigging plot,” he said. Frank warned that any attempt to manipulate the election could have serious consequences for national stability. “President Tinubu and INEC shoul...

By; SUNDAY MORKA A scorched earth, high stakes plot by an Adamawa All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and a member of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's kitchen cabinet to stop the governorship ambition of Abdurrahman Bashir Haske, the candidate of Allied Peoples Movement (APM) by all means, has thickened, information obtained by this paper revealed. Investigations revealed that the Tinubu's kitchen cabinet member has been losing sleep following the defection of Abdurrahman Haske to APM to realize his governorship ambition after a sore and distasteful outing in All Progressives Congress (APC). Information obtained by this paper revealed that the plot to stop Haske followed the in road and massive popularity of his governorship ambition which constitute serious threat to the governorship drive of Tijjani Galadima. Haske who is the youngest governorship candidate, contested the highly disputed and controversial governorship primaries of APC which returned Tijjani Gal...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society have sensitised transport workers in Kaduna on Ebola prevention, symptom identification and prompt reporting of suspected cases. The exercise, held on Thursday at Television Motor Park and Rigasa Train Station, targeted two major entry points for travellers from Abuja to Kaduna. Halima Suleiman, Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, urged drivers and station officials to remain vigilant and report passengers showing symptoms associated with Ebola. She said the sensitisation was necessary because of the frequent interaction between transport workers and travellers from different parts of the country. “At this time, our most important message is to remain calm, remain vigilant and follow official health advice. There is no need for panic,” Suleiman said. She also urged transport operators to maintain accurate passenger manifests and keep them securely to facilitate contact tracing ...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to intervene diplomatically over alleged threats to the life and political freedom of the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank, in an open letter addressed to Trump and other international leaders, expressed concerns over reports of alleged plans to intimidate, arrest, detain or otherwise undermine Atiku's participation in the forthcoming electoral process. He urged the United States, the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom to engage the Nigerian government and demand credible assurances regarding the safety of opposition leaders. According to Frank who serves as a...