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
Customs seizes N181m worth of PMS from suspected smugglers in Adamawa
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on petrol smugglers, with the Operation Whirlwind unit announcing seizures of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦181 million in Adamawa State within the last two months. According to the unit, which spearheads the fight against petroleum productContinue Reading
Court Defers Kanu’s Transfer Appeal, Rejects Brother’s Representation
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 8 for the hearing of an ex parte motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. Kanu, convicted on November 20, 2025, on seven terrorismContinue Reading
Big diplomatic overhaul: Tinubu’s 65 envoy picks brace for Senate storm
President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees will undergo intense scrutiny next week as the Senate begins a rigorous confirmation process. Three opposition senators, who spoke anonymously, said the screening would not be “business as usual,” stressing the need for competent, patriotic individuals who can effectively represent Nigeria abroad. One rankingContinue Reading
Shippers Push for Full National Single Window to End Multiple Taxes
BY GODWIN OBI The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) has raised fresh concerns over multiple taxes and levies burdening Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector, calling for the full implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) to simplify trade and enhance competitiveness. Speaking at the 2025 Shippers’ Day Celebration heldContinue Reading
FG unveils N54.43tn budget as debt service gulps N15.91tn
The Federal Government has projected total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026, alongside a targeted economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, while its proposed 2026 deficit has risen so sharply that it now exceeds the entire national budget of 2022 by N2.78tn. This deficit likely means the government plansContinue Reading
Nigeria records highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa — Report
Nigerian organisations are facing the highest volume of weekly cyberattacks in Africa, according to the newly released African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader in cybersecurity solutions. The report reveals that Nigerian firms experience an average of 4,200 attacks per week,Continue Reading
Abduction crisis: NASS asks FG to name terrorism financiers
The National Assembly on Wednesday called for the public naming and prosecution of terrorism financiers in Nigeria as the Federal Government explores measures to address the growing insecurity across the country. Both the Senate and House of Representatives pushed for the exposure of terrorism financiers during their plenary as aContinue Reading
Maritime Stakeholders Fault Lagos Govt. Over Opposition to Warri Port Revival
BY GODWIN OBI The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) has criticised the Lagos State Government for opposing the Nigerian Ports Authority’s renewed efforts to strengthen operations at the Warri Port Complex, describing Lagos’ position as narrow-minded and harmful to national economic balance. In a statement endorsed by President of theContinue Reading
Nigerians Abroad Demand Action on Passport, NIN Delays
By Frontline Reporters Nigerians in the Diaspora have urged the Federal Government to urgently address persistent delays in obtaining National Identification Numbers (NIN) and Nigerian passports at foreign missions. The call was made by the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption (IAHRAC), Concerned Nigerians in Germany, and the NigeriaContinue Reading
Northern Governors Seek Six-Month Suspension of Mining to Curb Insecurity
Northern governors and traditional rulers have asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend mining activities across the North for six months to help disrupt criminal networks fuelling insecurity in the region. The call was part of resolutions reached at a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) andContinue Reading