Apapa Customs Makes N2T Revenue, Davido Gifted Cadillac Escalade, NPF Bullion Van Falls Into Gutter, FRSC Cracks Down On Fake No. Plates, News In The Past Week

Apapa Customs makes N2T Revenue, Davido gifted Cadillac Escalade, Nigerian Police bullion van falls into gutter, FRSC cracks down on fake No. Plates, news in the past week.

FRSC Begins Crackdown On Fake Diplomatic Plates, Other Unauthorised Number Plates

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has directed the immediate clampdown of fake Diplomatic plates and other unauthorized number plates on vehicles plying Nigerian roads.

According to the statement signed by the Corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on 19 November 2024 (today), the move is in line with his administration’s proactive approach towards enhancing national security.

The statement also revealed that these identified number plates are fraudulently produced by suspected criminals and neither produced by FRSC nor issued by the Motor Licensing Authorities of States.

Photo : Nigerian Police Bullion Van Falls Into Gutter In Lagos Due To Steering Problem

No injuries reported on Wednesday November 20th 2024 after a Nigerian Police Bullion Van fell into the gutter at Obasekunmade inward Ogolonto along Ikorodu road in Lagos.

The crash was attributed to steering problem, according to the traffic report posted to the official Facebook page of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) around 6.40 pm.

LASTMA further revealed that efforts were ongoing to recover the vehicle while its officers are currently managing the situation effectively.

“A Police Bullion van fell into the gutter due to steering problem at Obasekunmade inward Ogolonto.”

“Contra flow is ongoing, which is slightly slowing down movement for motorists coming from Ogolonto.”

Davido Receives Cadillac Escalade As Birthday Gift From US-based Nigerian Auto Dealer

Texas-based Nigerian auto dealer, known simply as Mr. Jay Autos has gifted afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, an ultra-luxury Cadillac Escalade 600 SUV as birthday gift.

Mr. Jay Autos, who is fast becoming Nigerian celebrities go-to guy in terms of car purchase and customization announced the lavish gift on its Instagram page.

The lavish Cadillac Escalade gift is a form appreciation for Davido’s recent purchases from Mr. Jay Autos, including a Tesla Cybertruck and a Rolls-Royce Spectre Electric Coupe, which are currently en route to Nigeria.

Apapa Customs Generates A Record N2 Trillion Revenue, Targets N2.2 Trillion By End Of Year

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command says it has collected a record N2.014 trillion in revenue as of 19 November 2024, noting that it aims to achieve its N2.2 trillion target for 2024 by the end of the year.

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, announced the achievement during a routine parade at the command headquarters in Apapa on Wednesday, 20 November 2024.

While commending officers for their dedication, Olomu noted that the command’s revenue contribution represents 40 per cent of the NCS’s total collection of N5.07 trillion.

Olomu attributed the success to the leadership of the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and enforcement.

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