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  The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Command, has handed over a $54,330 bribe offered to the command by importers of tramadol tablets to the Lagos Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Michael Wekas. The command announced this in a statement on Tuesday. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Dera Nnadi, while handing over the money, reiterated the zero tolerance for corruption stance of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. Advertisement He explained that the imported tramadol tablets were falsely declared as electrical appliances valued at over N856m while the bribe was offered to compromise officers. Nnadi who commended the officers for rejecting the bribe and working ethically and lawfully in the interest of national security, said the act was in clear violation of Section 233 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. He called for continuous compliance on the part of port users, reiterating that the service in colla

  The Commissioner of Police for the Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Orji Divisional Police Officer, CSP Udom Godwin, to the command's headquarters in Owerri over the alleged conspiracy that led to the escape of a suspected serial rapist, Ihee Andrew. This was disclosed in a statement by the command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Okoye Henry, and posted on his official X handle on Tuesday. The statement read, "The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the immediate redeployment of Orji Divisional Police Officer, CSP Udom Godwin, to the Command headquarters, Owerri on standby over an allegation of Conspiracy, Aiding and Abetting in the escape of one Ihee Andrew, ‘m’, of Ahiazu Mbaise, a suspected 30-yrs-old serial rapist detained at the division.  Advertisement "Meanwhile, CSP Seedy Eke Chima who is a seasoned police officer has been deployed to take charge as the DPO Orji. "In ad

  In the intricate tapestry of Oyo State's political landscape, one name stands out as a silent force propelling positive change—Otunba Seye Famojuro. His contributions, often behind the scenes, transcend the realm of conventional politics, leaving an indelible mark on the state's transformation. As an ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, Otunba Seye has dedicated himself to bridging the gap between the government and the people. During the recent Local Government Chairmanship elections, his efforts to support those loyal to the governor and the party showcased his commitment to ensuring success in every endeavor. Advertisement What sets Otunba Seye apart is not just his influence but his ability to navigate the complex political landscape without occupying any official position. He has proven that leadership goes beyond titles and can be rooted in actions that positively impact the lives of the people. Otunba Seye Famojuro's benevolence is evident in his interactions with people