MARITIME LABOUR: NIMASA, MWUN RESTATE COMMITMENT TO CONSTANT STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT
· Jamoh deserves a second tenure – Comrade Adeyanju BY GODWIN OBI The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, have restated their commitment to continuous stakeholder’s engagement as an effective tool to maintain the peace which the nation’sContinue Reading
Vote for me because I’m competent, not because ‘it’s my turn’ — Obi
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has told Nigerians not to vote for him based on ethnic or entitlement sentiments, but on the competence he comes with. The former Anamabra State Governor stated this during the Presidential Town Hall series organized by Arise TV on Sunday. According to Obi, heContinue Reading
Nigeria to become Third most populous country by 2050-UN
BY GODWIN OBI A United Nations, UN, Report says Nigeria is likely to be the third most populated country in the world by the year 2050, joining the ranks of some Asian countries as China and India believed to be the most populous nations in the world. Nigeria’s current populationContinue Reading
Assaulted Corps Members Drag Anambra Govt. to Court, Demand ₦1bn Compensation
BY GODWIN OBI Six members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have slammed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against the Anambra State Government over alleged assault, unlawful detention, and torture by operatives of the state’s vigilante outfit, Agunechemba. The corps members — Jennifer Elohor, Greatness Oyeh, Eze Ikenna, Anighoro Godspower,Continue Reading
Tinubu Explains Main Reason Why He Sacked Service Chiefs
BY GODWIN OBI The Presidency has clarified the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack and replace Nigeria’s service chiefs, describing the move as part of efforts to inject fresh energy and direction into the nation’s military leadership. Reacting to speculation that the shake-up was linked to a rumoredContinue Reading
Court threatens to issue necessary orders as Kanu’s defence team stalls proceedings
A Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to invoke its powers “to make the necessary orders” should the detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, fail to utilise the opportunity accorded him to conduct his defence in the terrorism chargesContinue Reading
Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Removal From Global Financial Watchlist
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. In February 2023, Nigeria was placed on the grey list after the FATF identified strategic deficiencies in its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) systems. However, over two yearsContinue Reading
Tinubu Charges New INEC Chairman Amupitan to Deliver Credible, Peaceful 2027 Elections
New INEC Chairman, Professor Amupitan BY GODWIN OBI President Bola Tinubu has tasked the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and non-violence in the conduct of the 2027 general elections, stressing that credible polls are the bedrock of democracyContinue Reading
FG Unleashes Nationwide Operation Against Oil, Gold Smuggling Syndicates
BY GODWIN OBI The National Economic Council (NEC) has announced plans to launch a nationwide crackdown on illegal gold miners as part of a broader strategy to protect Nigeria’s natural resources and boost government revenue. The decision follows the Council’s move to expand the mandate of its Ad-hoc Committee onContinue Reading
38 AK-47s, Others Recovered As Troops Neutralise Terrorists
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have defeated terrorist attacks on multiple locations across the joint operations area in Borno and Yobe states. The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Thursday, explained that between midnight and 4 a.m., the terrorists launched coordinated assaults on troops’ positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo,Continue Reading
NURTW Blames Rising Robbery, Kidnapping on Failed Highways” — Frontline Reporters
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has raised alarm over the worsening state of federal highways across the country, warning that the bad road network has become a breeding ground for kidnappers and armed robbers. Speaking with Frontline Reporters, the NURTW Chairman, Mr. Francis Arhiyor, lamented that theContinue Reading
APAPA CUSTOMS, OSHOBA RALLIES NEWLY OFFICERS TO DRIVE INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, AND REFORM
In a bold call to action, the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has urged newly promoted Deputy and Assistant Comptrollers to embrace innovation, integrity, and continuous learning as they step into higher leadership roles within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Speaking at the opening of aContinue Reading
IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL ARSENIO DOMINGUEZ COMMENDS NIGERIA FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO INSTRUMENTS
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO,Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration andContinue Reading