NIMASA raises hopes on maritime security
AGAINST the backdrop of the increased incidents of sea piracy in Nigeria’s waters late last year, the leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has indicated that the Agency is being equipped to bring down the rate of attacks in 2020. It also expressed disappointment and embarrassment at the recent upsurge in the spate of attacks.
IMO approves Nigeria’s SOP for oil pollution claims
THE International Maritime Organization, IMO, has approved the Standard Operation Procedure, SOP, of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, for oil pollution claims from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds, IOPCF, which provide financial compensation for oil pollution damage that occurs in member states, resulting from spills.
Islamic State group claims deadly attack in Niger
The Islamic State group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on an army base in western Niger on January 9 that killed scores of soldiers, the monitoring group SITE said. “Clashes took place, lasting for several hours, with light, medium, and heavy weapons, which led to killing 100 elements and wounding others,” according to […]
Lukaku double sends Inter into cup quarters, Lazio and Napoli cruise
Romelu Lukaku scored after just 21 seconds as he bagged a brace in a 4-1 thumping of Cagliari that fired Inter Milan into the last eight of the Italian Cup, while Lazio and Napoli are set for a quarter-final clash after easing past second-tier opposition. Belgian Lukaku has looked a player reborn since moving to […]
Imo: Why Supreme Court sacked Ihedioha, declared Uzodinma winner
….CJN-led panel to determine Tambuwal’s fate Monday By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, sacked governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo state, even as it declared Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress, APC, as the valid winner of the governorship election that held in the state on March 9, 2019. The apex court, […]
Updated: Supreme Court sacks Ihedioha, declares Uzodinma winner
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, sacked governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State.
