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Tokyo to be Under State of Emergency for Duration of Olympics

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Tokyo to be Under State of Emergency for Duration of Olympics

The Japanese Government has introduced a state of emergency in capital Tokyo for the duration of the Olympics in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 – and it means no spectators will be present at the capital’s venues.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga decided today to keep the city under the toughest restrictions from Monday (July 12) until August 22.

Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa has confirmed that means there will be no fans present at venues in prefectures under a state of emergency.

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Initially, Tokyo 2020 organisers agreed to allow a maximum of 10,000 fans or 50 per cent of a venue’s capacity, but this was on the assumption that Tokyo would have left a quasi-state of emergency.

The Games are scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8 and have already been postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suga is due to hold a press conference later today to explain the decision, which comes a day after Tokyo reported 920 new coronavirus cases, the biggest daily increase since the middle of May. It will be Tokyo’s fourth state of emergency since the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020.

Expected measures for the capital include prohibiting restaurants from serving alcohol and asking them to close by 8 pm.

“We are hoping to keep people from moving around during the summer break and the Bon holidays until vaccinations move further along,” said Yasutoshi Nishimura, Minister of Economic Revitalisation, who is in charge of the country’s COVID-19 response, in comments reported by Kyodo News.

Japan has fully vaccinated only 15.2 per cent of its population and approximately 25 per cent of the population are older than 65 years.

The neighbouring prefectures of Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa, plus Osaka, will be under a quasi-state of emergency – which puts fewer restrictions on businesses and targets high-risk areas within the prefectures – until August 22 too.

However, a similar measure still in place in five other prefectures – marathon and race walking host Hokkaido, Aichi, Kyoto, Hyogo and Fukuoka – is set to expire on Sunday (July 11) as planned. The islands prefecture of Okinawa has had its state of emergency extended.

Japan has reported more than 811,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far, resulting in the deaths of more than 14,800 people.

Yesterday’s figures showed 1,635 new cases and another 22 deaths.

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CGC Receives Courtesy Visit from Nigeria Wrestling Federation

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Author: Folusho Adeogun.

The Board of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on January 16, 2024, expressing gratitude for his valuable contributions as an astute Board member.

During the visit, Daniel Igali, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, congratulated the CGC on his appointment and conveyed the federation’s appreciation for his active role as a board member.

The President also expressed the Wrestling Federation’s gratitude to the CGC for his long-standing association with the board since his tenure as the Commandant Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada.

The CGC, in response, thanked the Wrestling Federation for the honor and appreciation. He reminisced about his longstanding involvement with the board and assured the Federation of the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to promoting activities related to wrestling and other sports within the service.

The CGC pledged to sustain ongoing support to the board, emphasizing that this commitment stems from his role as a representative of the service as well as a member of the Wrestling board. He highlighted Customs’ readiness to expose officers to training and sporting activities, fostering collaboration with the Wrestling Federation through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Service.

The visit underscored the collaborative spirit between the Nigeria Customs Service and sports federations, reflecting a shared commitment to sports development in the country.

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Work-Life-Balance:Customs CG Leads Officers on 6.6 Kilometers Endurance Walk

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Author: Muhammad Bashir.

In a remarkable display of commitment to both personal well-being and the success of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR undertook a 6.6-kilometer ‘Walk Life Balance’ at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Saturday morning of 6 January 2024.

This fitness initiative, a recurrent practice for the CGC, underscores Adeniyi’s dedication to harmonizing the demands of a rigorous customs profession with the imperative of maintaining physical and mental health.

In an exclusive interview after completing the refreshing walk, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the importance of such exercises for himself and his officers, acknowledging the strenuous nature of their duties, particularly in bustling urban centers.

“Every weekend that I am in Abuja, we try to make it count that we really want to achieve a balance between the rigorous demands of our work and the need to stay fit to stay healthy,” shared CGC Adeniyi.

He further emphasized the necessity of integrating regular physical activities into the lives of customs officers, acknowledging the daily challenges they face, including traffic congestion and family issues.

“We have to keep ourselves in a very high level of mental physical fitness. We really have to motivate ourselves,” he added.

Drawing a parallel between the distance covered during the walk and the ambitious revenue targets set for 2024, CGC Adeniyi expressed confidence in the Service’s ability to achieve its financial goals.

“If you compare the distance of 6.6 kilometers that we covered this morning with the figure of revenue which we want to generate in 2024 – and put trillion Naira behind that figure, then it means we have achieved our revenue targets for 2024.”

CGC Adeniyi’s unwavering commitment to fostering a healthy work-life balance not only exemplifies his leadership but also sets a precedent for a thriving and resilient Nigeria Customs Service in the year 2024.

Similarly, in a stride towards prioritizing the well-being of the officers and men of the Service, the CGC has affirmed his commitment to enhance their welfare through a comprehensive infrastructure initiative.

This ambitious project, located close to Namadi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is characterized by residential buildings, offices, schools, worship centers, officers’ mess, and a shopping mall, and is strategically designed to accommodate over 2500 officers working in Abuja.

Speaking on the project, CGC Adeniyi stated, “Our officers dedicate themselves tirelessly to their duties, and it is our responsibility to reciprocate their dedication by ensuring they have not just adequate but befitting housing and essential social amenities. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to their well-being.”

Speaking further, the CGC noted that the multifaceted project aligns with his broader agenda to modernize and improve the overall working conditions within the Nigeria Customs Service.

The CGC noted that the inclusion of educational facilities, worship centers, and recreational spaces reflects a holistic approach to fostering a supportive community for customs officers and their families.

According to him, as the project takes shape, it signifies a positive step towards elevating the living standards of those serving on the frontlines of Customs operations.

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Youth Football : H-ENTS Academy to Take Off in May as 37 Players Make the Cut

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Youth Football : H-ENTS Academy to Take Off in May as 37 Players Make the Cut

Author: Abiodun Mohammed, Abuja

As part of efforts to nurture fledgling footballers to become future champions, the management of H-Ents FC has put measures in place to ensure the smooth commencement of activities on May 6th, 2022.

In the build up to the academy’s take off in Osogbo, Osun State, a total of 37 players were selected after undergoing a rigorous screening exercise under the supervision of the academy coaches led by Coach Lawal Abiola.

The players who also had to convince the coaches by expressing their soccer artistries in a youth football tournament tagged 2022 H-Ents Community Shield Cup consist of 5 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 13 midfielders and 9 forwards.

The selected players are therefore expected to hit the ground running and form the core of the Academy’s first team, H-Ents FC.

More players are expected to subsequently attend the screening exercises of the team which targets players in the U-13 to U-15 and U-15 to U-20 categories.

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The successful ones among the new set of players will form the B-team while they jostle for places in the first team.

While speaking ahead of H-Ents Academy’s kickoff in May, Chief Executive Officer of the team, Mrs Idayat Ogunlade said the coaches have done a meticulous job by identifying the right talents from the pool of players that attended the screening, she therefore urged the successful candidates to maximise their potentials through the veritable platform they have at their disposal.

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