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
NIN enrolment hits 118.4m amid push to meet World Bank target
The number of Nigerians registered in the National Identification Number (NIN) database rose to 118.4 million in March 2025, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed. This marks an increase of about one million from February’s figure of 117.3 million, indicating sustained momentum in the country’s digital identity drive,Continue Reading
Tinubu urges global action to honour Pope Francis’ legacy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the global community to honour the legacy of the late Pope Francis not merely with words of tribute, but through meaningful actions that embody the values he championed — uplifting the poor, fostering unity in communities, and upholding human dignity. “As we mourn theContinue Reading
Immigration Service repatriates 62 Malians
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Illela Border Command in Sokoto State, has confirmed the repatriation of 62 Republic of Mali nationals through the Illela Control Post. The Controller of the command, Mr. Tony Akuneme, who made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, added that they comprisedContinue Reading
Plateau Killings: Christians Stage Peace Walk To Honour Victims
Amid renewed attacks and mounting death tolls, the Christians in Plateau State on Monday staged a peace walk in protest against the incessant killings ravaging communities in the state. The peace walk, under the joint leadership of the Church Denominational Leaders Forum and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), PlateauContinue Reading
Nigeria, Niger Hold Talks To Mend Strained Ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has embarked on a working visit to Niamey, Niger Republic’s capital. This comes amid a frosty relationship between Nigeria and Niger. Tuggar was received by his Nigerien counterpart, Bakary Sangaré, according to a statement on Thursday via his X handle. “Rebuilding trust andContinue Reading
Taskforce recovers drugs, cash in Lagos estate, market raids
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce has arrested 20 individuals in a targeted enforcement operation against illicit drug peddling in Gowon Estate and Egbeda, recovering various substances and cash believed to be proceeds from illegal activities. The raids, which took place on Wednesday, focused on notorious black spotsContinue Reading
N800/litre petrol in sight as oil prices tumble
The drop in crude oil prices and the resumption of the naira-for-crude arrangement for local refiners may push the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) further down to about N800 per litre in the coming weeks or months, oil marketers and industry analysts said on Wednesday. This comes asContinue Reading
PDP governors can’t stop coalition train, says Atiku
• Ex-VP hints of likely exit from party Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors who rejected coalition or merger with any other political party. “Indeed, the Coalition Train has left the station and would have multiple stops to bring on board NigeriansContinue Reading
Ketare Monarch Felicitates Hon. Kasimu Dan Tsoho Katoge on Emergence as Kankara LGA Chairman
In a heartfelt message brimming with optimism and statesmanship, the Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has extended his warm congratulations to Honourable Kasimu Dan Tsoho Katoge on his inauguration as Chairman of Kankara Local Government Area. The ceremony was presided over by theContinue Reading
NIMASA Woos Private Investors At Enugu International Trade Fair
. SHOWCASES MARITIME OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISEMENTS: 2025-04-16Continue Reading