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
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
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 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
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this to Channels Television on Monday. The presidential spokesmanContinue Reading
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to track down and defeat all enemies of the Nigerian state, declaring that his administration remains resolute in restoring peace and protecting citizens. Tinubu made the declaration on Sunday in Lokoja at the memorial of former Kogi State Governor, Prince Abubakar Audu. His remarksContinue Reading
The Lead Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has criticised Nigerian lawmakers for ignoring worsening insecurity in the country. The cleric spoke on Sunday during his State of the Nation Address in Lagos. Bakare condemned the National Assembly for its lack of initiative during the crisis. “ItContinue Reading
The Presidency has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, asserting that he lacks the credibility to criticise President Bola Tinubu over the worsening security situation in the country. Speaking at an event in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, Obasanjo expressed his deep concern over the escalating insecurity in the country.Continue Reading
L-R: Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Vivian C. Richard-Edet; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola; Director Maritime Safety and Security, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, FMMBE, Babatunde Bombata; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON and Permanent Secretary, FMMBE, Olufemi Oloruntola during the International Maritime Organization’sContinue Reading