Why vessels avoid Eastern ports — NPA Boss
THE Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has said that the key reasons why vessels avoid using ports at the Eastern flank of the nation’s seaports was due to the level of insecurity on the waterways, the shallow draft of the channels which hinders the movement of big vessels, as well as problems of poor access roads and rail linkages to the ports in these areas.
Fashion firm, Haute Couture unveils new designs at Lagos Fair
This year’s edition of the Lagos Fashion Fair will be recorded as one of the most successful fashion events in the Nigerian fashion industry in the past few years. The event which was powered by Atlantic Exhibition held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, and it indeed was the hallmark of the popular say, […]
Indonesians protest over sex before marriage bill
Police have fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters demonstrating outside the Indonesian parliament over a proposed new criminal code that would ban sex before marriage. Protests against the bill also took place in other cities in the country. The bill according to BBC report would outlaw most abortions and make insulting the president […]
Wizkid, Montana, others to perform at BBC event
Nigerian artiste, Wizkid has been announced as the headline act for this year’s BBC Radio 1Xtra Live music event. Wizkid will join the likes of French Montana, Ms Banks, Aitch and DaniLeigh at Arena Birmingham on 5 October. He said he was “looking forward” to the event, adding: “Big up 1Xtra for supporting our culture.” […]
Thieves steal from South Africa police chief
Thieves have stolen two television sets from a home of South Africa’s police chief Gen Khehla Sitole, a police spokesman has said. “Actually it was not a break-in. However, two television sets were stolen,” Brigadier Vish Naudi was quoted by South Africa’s privately owned IOL news site as saying. “The national commissioner’s house is currently […]
UNGA: Buhari’s address has restored Nigeria to respectable Int’l Standing ― APC
By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for what it described as his inspiring address at the United Nations 74th General Assembly in New York. “We particularly commend the president’s call for strong action against xenophobia, racism, poverty, climate change, international crimes terrorism and other forms of threat […]
