Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway, Killing 2 Crew Members
The incident took place on the airport’s north runway, which remains closed while investigations continue.
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N25m Ransom Demanded For Release Of Kidnapped Customs Officer
KIDNAPPERS have demanded N25m ransom to release abducted senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service in Taraba State. Abductors of Abbas Bello who was kidnapped three days ago at his residence in the Sabongari area of Jalingo metropolis, called the family and
Fuel Smuggling: Stakeholders Call For Security Agencies Collaboration
SECURITY agencies working around the country’s borders have been urged to collaborate and put an end to fuel smuggling. Some stakeholders who spoke with Prime Business Africa noted that with proper coordination, security personnel at the borders could checkmate illegalities such as
Customs Petitioned Over Extortion, Harassment Of Motorists
THE lawmaker representing Ovia Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Dennis Idahosa, has petitioned the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, over the extortion and harassment of motorists and other road users by operatives of the
Nigeria, Korea To Partner On Deep Blue Project
NIGERIA will collaborate with Korea on the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure otherwise known as the Deep Blue Project, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said. Amaechj made the announcement when the First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs,
NPA Seeks Security Agencies Collaboration To End Attacks On Vessels
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has appealed to all security agencies to join forces with the NPA, to end attacks on vessels and port facilities. Bello-Koko made the appeal during a meeting between Assistant Inspector General
Foreign Airlines’ $143.8m Trapped In Nigeria – IATA
FOREIGN airlines’ funds trapped in Nigeria has risen to $143.8m, the International Air Transport Association has said. The IATA said approximately $963m in airline funds are being blocked from repatriation in nearly 20 countries. According to the association, four countries: Bangladesh
Navy Arrests Four Stowaways In Lagos
OPERATIVES of the Nigerian Navy have arrested four stowaways on board a vessel at the Lagos anchorage. The Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Bashir Mohammed, said the stowaways were arrested on a ship named MT River Shiner. The arrest was
Stakeholders Plan Policy To Tackle Piracy
SOME of the world’s largest shipping organisations are drafting a plan to deal with the changing nature of piracy and other maritime security risks, following recent incidents off the coast of West Africa and the Middle East. Groups including the International Chamber
Arraignment Of Five Suspects Stalled Over Language Barrier
THE arraignment of five suspects at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos was stalled on Wednesday due to the absence of a translator. The five Guineans were arrested by officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly trying to export N22.3bn
Motorists Lament Increase In Vehicle Registration, Licence Fees
SINCE everything is always going up in this country government has once again done it, they have increased the amount to obtain a driver's license by 50% said Achike Chude.
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