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New Customs Boss Goes Tough, See What He Did To Corrupt Officers
Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali has requested for the files of serving Customs officers found to have been involved in corrupt practices in the past with a view to determining their fate over the next few days.
Ali, who formally resumed duties as the new Customs boss on Thursday last week said that President Muhammadu Buhari gave him a three-point mandate to reform, restructure and boost Customs revenue.
“The mandate he has given me are three basic things: go to Customs, reform Customs, restructure Customs and increase the revenue generation, simple. I don’t think that is ambiguous, I don’t think that is cumbersome. It is precise and I believe that is what all of you are here to do,” Ali told Customs officers in Abuja on Thursday.
In fulfilling the mandate, PM News gathered that Ali, over the weekend, in addition to demanding for the files of top officers of the NCS especially those from the ranks of Comptrollers and above, also reportedly enlisted the support of the Department for State Security (DSS) to investigate top Customs officers especially Customs Area Controllers, Assistant Comptroller-Generals and Deputy Comptroller-Generals to track down their wealth and property across the country.
“It goes beyond sacking them. Many of them will forfeit illegally acquired property to government in addition to losing their jobs. Some will also be prosecuted. It is the beginning of a new era in Customs. It can no longer be business as usual,” a source at the Presidency told PM News.
The source said President Buhari was particularly concerned about high level of corrupt in the NCS and the perception that “Customs is one of the most corrupt agencies in the country”.
It was also gathered that a mass purge is imminent in the Service as part of efforts to carry out the President’s directive.
It was also gathered that the past Customs Comptroller-General, Dikko Abdullahi’s tenure will be probed with a view to recovering lost revenue.
Ali has also reportedly directed the implementation of zero tolerance for smuggling, underdeclaration and Customs duty evasion.
“Any importer or agent found culpable for any gof these acts going forward will be prosecuted. No more slap on the wrist as it used to happen in the past,” a Customs officer who did not want his name in print told PM News.
Celebrities
‘I’m a daughter of two immigrants,’ Cardi B rants as Elon Musk calls her ‘puppet’
Rapper Cardi B has responded to remarks made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently called her a “puppet” for the Kamala Harris campaign.
Musk shared a clip of Cardi B’s speech on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Another puppet who can’t even talk without being fed the words. The Kamala campaign has no authenticity or true empathy.”
Cardi B fired back, saying, “I’m not a puppet, Elon. I’m a daughter of two immigrant parents that had to work their ass off to provide for me! I’m a product of welfare, I’m a product of section 8, I’m a product of poverty, and I’m a product of what happens when the system is set up against you… But you don’t know nothing about that. You don’t know not one thing about the American struggle… PS fix my algorithm.”
The exchange comes ahead of the U.S. presidential elections, scheduled for November 5, where Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is set to face Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Though Harris stands poised to potentially become the first Indian American president, a survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace suggests she may garner fewer votes from the community than President Joe Biden did in 2020.
In her rally speech, Cardi B spoke passionately about women’s rights, stating: “Just like Kamala Harris, I too have been the underdog, I’ve been underestimated, my success belittled and discredited. Let me tell you something: Women have to work ten times harder, perform ten times better, and still people question us, how we got to the top. I can’t stand a bully, but just like Kamala, I always stand up to one.”
Celebrities
‘We’re not on same level’ | ‘Copy copy’ — Kcee, Flavour trade cryptic jabs on X
Kcee appeared to have fired back at fellow singer Flavour for allegedly insinuating that he copied his music style.
“Copy copy akaria,’ Flavour had written via X without mentioning names.
Flavour’s subtle dig on Sunday sparked controversy, with many assuming Kcee was the target.
This was due to Kcee’s recent single mirroring Flavour’s signature sound.
Copy copy akaria 🤦🏾♂️
— Flavour of Africa (@2niteFlavour) October 26, 2024
Kcee responded with a series of intense posts, describing the tweet as “disrespectful” to his hard work and sweat.
He argued that no one has exclusive rights to the style, which celebrates Igbo culture and heritage.
He emphasized that his music authentically represents his heritage and refused to apologize for using the style.
“Stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You’re not a Custodian. I’ve been in this game before you. It belongs to all. You don’t own this genre of music. My music celebrates our heritage, and I won’t apologize. In an ocean of things that matter. You’re like a needle. Get that right,” he wrote.
“People recognize authenticity. I’ll continue celebrating our culture unapologetically. Spend your energy on success, not diminishing mine.
“I’ve never been the type to go head to head, but I’m calling out this bullshit because I won’t be disrespected. No way. I’ve come too far for anyone to downplay my sweats and hard work.”
Stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You're not a Custodian.
— BAD MAN KCEE ❤️🕊️ (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024
I've been in this game before you
It belongs to all.
You dont own this genre of music.
My music celebrates our heritage, and I won't apologize.
In an ocean of things that matter. You're like a needle.
Get that right
I've never been the type to go head to head, but I'm calling out this bullshit because I won't be disrespected…
— BAD MAN KCEE ❤️🕊️ (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024
No way… I've come too far for anyone to downplay my sweats and hard work
HELL NO!!!!
BRO!!!!!! We are not on the same level
— BAD MAN KCEE ❤️🕊️ (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024
Pick your Battles carefully.
Although Flavour has yet to respond, the development has sparked reactions on X.
So flavour that has been copying people songs throughout his career is calling Kcee Copy Copy? Lol 😂
— City Trends (@citytrends247) October 29, 2024
Una funny for this industry sha
And some people that knows nothing about music are busy supporting flavour 😅😅
Make una do research well next time 😂
More videos coming 🧏 pic.twitter.com/UWCrufGj17
Flavour and Kcee should learn to use their @ with their full chest 👀 pic.twitter.com/Onm3gDeXYS
— Afrobeats X Nollywood (@Spicy_Bitz) October 28, 2024
Artistes can sample and that’s no a problem but Flavor saying Kcee copied his style or whatever is crazy
— BIG AYO🔰 (@47kasz) October 28, 2024
This is him sampling as well!! Make everybody go rest pic.twitter.com/cGCMOmOZUR
Judge by yourself 😂😂😂 . My problem is not the copy copy but the second person lacks lyrics.
— D'Ancestoral Creed (@latino_iyke) October 29, 2024
Flavour. KCEE https://t.co/jR8HrsPa7u pic.twitter.com/ZYYh9Roeiv
I love that KCEE reply to Flavour. Someone who called another musician copy copy, is this not him sampling someone else’s song😂😂 pic.twitter.com/mahJGeMjQK
— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) October 28, 2024
https://twitter.com/Kele_Chukwu/status/1851171584540569900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1851171584540569900%7Ctwgr%5E0925c4588990b1131d40048d999cb464e751ecd3%7Ctwcon%5Es1&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flifestyle.thecable.ng%2Fkcee-flavour-trade-cryptic-jab-on-x%2F
When I called Kcee copy copy una dey here dey bash me, kcee no Sabi anything, All this Odogwu Afro Highlife na flavour and phyno dey run, as flavour do big Baller Kcee do Big fish, He can never match Flavour greatest https://t.co/P9lMM6UMLr
— The Playmaker🐐 (@Iamjoebrighton1) October 26, 2024
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Youtuber Korty faces backlash after calling Davido out over unreleased interview
Nigerian Youtuber Korty EO has faced backlash on social media for calling Davido and his team out for refusing to permit her to release an interview.
On October 26, 2024, Korty took to X to post a snippet of the much anticipated interview with Davido, informing her followers that she was going to release it soon.
She wrote, “Randomly decided to rework my video with @davido i’ll drop it tomorrow by 1pm.”
randomly decided to rework my video with @davido . i'll drop it tomorrow by 1pm 🐒 pic.twitter.com/DD8PP6DoAf
— wasiu (@korty_EO) October 26, 2024
However, the next day, she expressed her frustration regarding the fact that the singer’s team refused to allow her to release the video, even after she re-edited it.
“They agreed that i should re-edit this video and now have said i must not post the video for reasons i still don’t understand. i am not scared of anyone, but i am wise enough to stay out of battles i’m not equipped for.”
Her post was not well received by many X singers, including Davido’s fans who promptly dug out an old post of hers where she voiced her prayer to interview the singer one day.
One X user said to her, “You putting it out like they begged you…you literally asked them to be on your show.”
Korty clapped back saying, “ode they reached out to me. but you can’t relate cos all you’ve ever done in your miserable life is beg & tweet like the ignorant fool you are.”
ode they reached out to me. but you can't relate cos all you've ever done in your miserable life is beg & tweet like the ignorant fool you are. https://t.co/KvCoFu8cji
— wasiu (@korty_EO) October 27, 2024
In another post, Korty stressed that artistes should refrain from coming on her show if they would eventually tell her not to release the interview.
She wrote,”iIve filmed so many artists who eventually tell me not to post the video. if you don’t want people to see you for who you are, please do not come on my show. stop wasting my time.”
i've filmed so many artists who eventually tell me not to post the video. if you don't want people to see you for who you are, please do not come on my show. stop wasting my time.
— wasiu (@korty_EO) October 27, 2024
“It’s beautiful that the greats recognize me, but my approach can be too intense for some of them, and thats ok, we will charge it to the game, thank the lord & keep working” she added.
its beautiful that the greats recognize me, but my approach can be too intense for some of them, and thats ok, we will charge it to the game, thank the lord & keep working
— wasiu (@korty_EO) October 27, 2024
Following the backlash she received, she posted, “I no rant again, love u all for supporting me even on the days i’m going crazy.”
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