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
Tinubu set to name envoys as ministry posts consular officers
Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, Stephen Angbulu, Gift Habib and Abdulrahman Zakariyau •Consular officers deployed to embassies in Spain, Malaysia, Brazil, others, concerns raised over state of country’s missions abroad BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government has begun deploying consular officers to diplomatic missions worldwide before the anticipated release of the ambassadorial list.Continue Reading
IGP Sues Ex-Anambra Senator Andy Uba Over Alleged N400m Fraud
BY GODWIN OBI Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has granted the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arraign a former lawmaker for Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Andy Uba, on a two-count charge bordering on alleged N400 million fraud. Justice Ekwo fixedContinue Reading
Tinubu Cautions African Military To Close Ranks
By our reporter President Bola Tinubu has called on the military across Africa to unite in addressing insecurity and other threats to the continent’s unity and stability. He gave the charge on Wednesday when he officially declared open the second edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja, heraldingContinue Reading
Maritime Governance: Oyetola Deposits Three (3) Accession Instruments At The IMO
BY GODWIN OBI The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, today deposited three Instruments of Accession to IMO Conventions that were signed by President Bola Tinubu, GCFR. This event took place at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which acts as the repository for these conventions.Continue Reading
ICPC tracks N610bn constituency projects in 22 states
BY GODWIN OBI The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Tuesday announced that it has begun tracking constituency projects worth N610bn across 22 states. The anti-graft explained that the initiative aims to ensure that the projects are not abandoned and that the allocated funds are properly utilised.Continue Reading
Senator Encourages Tinubu To Borrow ‘Huge Money,’ And Invest In Infrastructure
BY GODWIN OBI The lawmaker representing Ondo South in the National Assembly, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Tuesday defended the Federal Government’s planned borrowings. Ibrahim who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today said the current administration should borrow what he described as good money. “To be realistic, you need toContinue Reading
Boko Haram Attacks Military Camp In Borno, Kills Soldiers
BY OUR REPORTER A Nigerian military camp was subjected to a major attack by Islamic State fighters in northern Nigeria, resulting in deaths and significant material losses. Military sources told reporters that Islamic State fighters attacked the Nigerian Army camp in the town of Kareto in Borno State on SaturdayContinue Reading
Maritime Stakeholders Set to Tackle Ports Productivity at PortNews Summit
OYETOLA BY GODWIN OBI The inaugural PortNews Summit is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The even which is being organized by PortNews Newspaper, will focus on the theme: “Port Reforms and Local Content: Has Nigeria Fared Well?” The high-profile summit will bringContinue Reading
MARITIME CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT: NIMASA committed to disbursement of CVFF – Mobereola
BY GODWIN OBI Funds accrued under the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) are intact and currently held with the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Single Treasury Account (TSA). This is contrary to a misleading publication alleging that funds have disappeared from the CVFF account. The report of a missingContinue Reading
Corruption allegations: Presidency attacks OBJ as opposition backs ex-President
BY GODWIN OBI, CHIGOZIE EZEH, JAMES AKINOLA The Presidency on Monday attacked former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his claim that corruption has reached a fatal stage in the country. The Presidency also faulted Obasanjo’s call for the sacking of the Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over hisContinue Reading