Finnish Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Six Years In Prison For Terrorism Offences
The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced a pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism offences. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court found him guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. The court said Ekpa had usedContinue Reading
Oyetola Moves Against Illegal Fishing, Signs Landmark Marine Protection Declarations
Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed stronger action against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, describing it as a major threat to marine sustainability and the livelihoods of law-abiding fishers.Oyetola gave the assurance on Monday, September 1, 2025, when he hosted the Chairman and Secretary-GeneralContinue Reading
League of Maritime Editors Hosts High-Profile Seminar & Industry Awards in Lagos
The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) is set to bring the maritime industry together for a landmark seminar and awards ceremony in Lagos, spotlighting Nigeria’s historic rise to global recognition. With the theme “Nigeria’s Chairmanship of the WCO Council: The Expected Benefits for the Nation’s Economy”, the seminar will exploreContinue Reading
Fubara, loyalists shun LG poll as gov eyes comeback
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his supporters were conspicuously absent on Saturday during election into the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the state. Fubara was not seen in Opobo Local Government Area, where he hails from, though the election took place on a limited scale. SourcesContinue Reading
Nigeria’s gas production rises to 7.59BSC daily
Nigeria’s daily gas production rose to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD) in July 2025. In the month under review, the country recorded an energy milestone as gas flaring fell to 7.16%. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) broke the news in a press statement at theContinue Reading
Tinubu celebrates Kukah’s role in peace, democracy at 73
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a highly revered priest whose influence continues to shape Nigeria’s development and governance. In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information andContinue Reading
15 Residents Fleeing From Bandits Feared Dead In Zamfara Boat Accident
At least 15 people have reportedly died, while three others remain missing, after a boat capsized in the Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident happened on Friday, August 29, 2025, when villagers fleeing bandit attacks attempted to cross a river at Nasarawar Kifi in Birnin Tudu ward.Continue Reading
NIMASA Confirms Thwarting Attempted Piracy on Maltese Tanker off Togo
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed foiling an attempted piracy attack on a chemical tanker off Lome, Togo. the agency deployed a Deep Blue Project vessel to the scene. According to a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Head, Public Relations, Mr Osagie Edward: “At 20:53hrsContinue Reading
Over 200 Jigawa APC members defect to PDP
No fewer than 289 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress have officially defected to the People’s Democratic Party in Sakwaya Ward, Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The defection event took place on Friday at the PDP ward office, with the party’s deputy state chairman, Umar Danjani, representingContinue Reading
Mixed fortunes as power supply improves
Electricity supply has improved in some parts of the country, findings by Frontline Reportershave shown. Our correspondents gathered that in many cities and towns in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and parts of Yobe, Nigerians were enjoying better supply compared to previous years. But in other states, includingContinue Reading