Kukah describes FG as fundamentalists without bombs
OWERRI—The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has described the Nigerian government as “Islamic fundamentalists without bombs.”
Ukrainian Airlines Boeing 737 with 170 aboard crashes in Tehran hours after Iran’s attack
A Ukrainian passenger plane carrying at least 170 people has crashed minutes after takeoff near the Iranian capital of Tehran. Iranian state media reported that the Kiev-bound Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752 crashed near just three minutes after takeoff from Imam Khomeini International Airport, killing all on board. Ali Kashani, a spokesman for Imam Khomeini […]
All is well, says Trump after Iran’s rocket attacks on U.S. troops
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said all was well shortly after Iran claimed responsibility for multiple rocket attacks on two military bases housing U.S.-led coalition forces in Iraq. “All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties and damages taking place now. “So far, so good! We […]
Rerun Elections: Buhari meets Police, INEC Chiefs, charges them on free, fair electoral process
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja met behind closed doors with Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu and the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, at the Presidential Villa. The President’s Special Adviser, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement at the end of the meeting, quoted President Buhari to have […]
Surviving economic realities in the new decade
HERACLITUS of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher of the late sixth century, in his famous apothegm said: “The only constant is change”. Literally, whether change is desired or not is inconsequential as it occurs independently; devoid of assents or prior notice. And the earlier people prepared their mind for it, the better as it is inevitable. This is, thus, a clarion demand for reprogramming the minds to adapt as it occurs. Not even resistance deters it, except to be left behind; an unhealthy option.
LASU Student’s killing: Osun police to commence enumeration of churches
OSOGBO—THE Osun State Police Command, yesterday, disclosed its readiness to embark on the enumeration of churches located in an obscured environment in the state.
Navy hands over 9 foreigners, 57 Nigerians to EFCC
THE Nigerian Navy has handed over two Ghanaians, seven Sri-Lankans and 57 Nigerians suspected to be involved in oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
ANLCA lists problems of Eastern, Delta ports
THE Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, has blamed the Federal Government and the existing freight deferential for the lull in Eastern and Delta ports.
PIRACY IN GULF OF GUINEA: Significant drop in the Gulf of Guinea imminent — Peterside
The issue of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea which is predominantly Nigerian maritime sphere has been on global radar for a long time now. In this interview with the team of Vanguard Maritime Report, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Commission, NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside, gave details of the strategic initiatives to address the challenges. He also spoke about other key development issues in the Nigeria’s maritime economy.
Border closure increases cargo volume in Lagos ports
THE Federal Government’s closure of the nation’s land borders has resulted in the return of cargoes designated to ports in neighbouring countries back to ports in Lagos.
Group applauds Nigeria as Africa’s biggest rice producer
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has commended Nigeria as the number one rice producer in Africa and debunks claims by the World Food Programme (WFP) that Nigeria risks sliding into a hunger crisis. WFP had lumped Nigeria with Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Haiti, Central Sahel (Mali, Burkina Western Niger) and Afghanistan among countries it said faced […]
