INEC, Civil Society Ask Buhari To Sign Electoral Amendment Act Bill
BY GODWIN OBI The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and civil society organisations on Monday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The National Assembly has passed the bill and transmitted the document to President Buhari on November 19 for assent. While the Executive Director,Continue Reading
NCMDLCA PRESIDENT COMMENDS TICT STAFF FOR CALLING OFF STRIKE
By Frontline Reporters The acting President of National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, Chief Ifeanyi C. Anakweze (Ezenwa) has commended the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria TICT branch for calling off the strike they embarked upon few days ago. Chief Anakweze who made the commendation recently whileContinue Reading
NIMASA Inaugurates Staff Joint Consultative Forum. -As Jamoh pledges to encourage professionalism
BY GODWIN OBI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has inaugurated an 18-member staff joint consultative forum for the purpose of strengthening the relationship between the Management and the entire workforce of the Agency. Dr. Jamoh said while inaugurating the forumContinue Reading
One Killed As Police Engage Gunmen Disguised As Mourners In Imo
BY GODWIN OBI Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have killed a gunman and arrested another – both of whom were part of a group disguised as mourners. The spokesman for the command, Michael Abattam, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday confirmed that other members of theContinue Reading
Igbo Group Praises Buhari For Considering Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
BY GODWIN OBI The Chairman, Igbo Leaders of Thought, Professor Ben Nwabueze, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for considering the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is currently facing treasonous charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. “I applaud your decisionContinue Reading
Lagos state crushes 400 motorcycles across the state, As ‘Okadas’ are used for robbery
BY GODWIN OBI The Lagos State Police Taskforce has crushed over 400 motorcycles seized from defaulting riders across the state. Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who witnessed the crushing on Saturday, said the act will serve as deterrent to others. The seizure of the motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, isContinue Reading
MOWCA: Nigeria takes giant steps to Consolidate Maritime gains
The 16th Extraordinary Session of the Maritime Organization for West and Central Africa (MOWCA) in Accra, Ghana. The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh and other delegates from Nigeria and 24 other countries are participating in the General Assembly.Continue Reading
N200 Challenge: Otedola, Obi Cubana gift millions
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola and billionaire socialite, Obi Iyiegbu a.k.a Obi Cubana, have gifted pop star, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido millions ahead of his 29th birthday on November 21. Davido who is currently in Dubai, had challenged his friends and fans to send him N1 million, saying he has alwaysContinue Reading
Alleged N8.5bn Fraud: EFCC Presents 7th Witness Against Ex-NIMASA DG, Others
– As Court Fixes Date For Ruling On Akpobolemi’s N2.6bn Fraud BY GODWIN OBI The trial of Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and three others for an alleged N8.5billion fraud continued on Tuesday, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Continue Reading
ASUU: Education Cannot Be Funded By Government Alone – Ngige
BY GODWIN OBI The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said that education cannot be funded by the government alone. Ngige said this on Tuesday hi Ile speaking with a cream of newsmen while responding to questions about the looming industrial action by the Academic Staff Union ofContinue Reading