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However, the ban on importation of rice and poultry, among other items, remained enforced, the Federal Government said. The borders were closed in August 2019 to stop the importation of contrabands, including arms and ammunition; boost agriculture and protect local economy. Our correspondents report that news of the reopening had elicited applause in the affected communities, with residents hoping that life would return to normal. However, investigations by Daily Trust on Sunday reveal that activities are yet to pick up. Seme Border Businesses ‘refuse’ to pick at Mfum-Cameroon border Business appears to be very dull at Mfum, a major border post between Nigeria and Cameroon. Cameroonian authorities have decided not to open their side of the border due to COVID-19, and more importantly, the crisis in the southwestern part of the country, the self-styled ‘Ambazonia Republic,’ which is trying to break away. ....
Punch Newspapers Sections Ada Wodu, Calabar A suspected child trafficker, Maureen Awokara, has been handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. Awokara was arrested with a three-week-old baby by the marine patrol team of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Cross River State on December 19 on the high sea. Confirming the handover, the Cross River State Comptroller of Immigration, James Ezugwu, said, “We have handed over the suspect to NAPTIP. From our preliminary investigation, we suspect that she was involved in child trafficking. NAPTIP should be able to carry out further investigation.” The Immigration boss said Awokara, who claimed to be a native of Imo State, told stories about the owner of the child that did not add up. ....
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