NIMASA charges local barge operators on facility investment
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has charged local barge operators to up their game to prevent foreign shipping lines who are investing in the acquisition of foreign classed barges from taking over their business.
NEMA distributes relief materials to IDPs in Niger
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of relief materials to 24,925 households of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by banditry in 14 local government areas of Niger
Go for dialogue not confrontation ― Ohanaeze
By Anayo Okoli, Enugu The Chidi Ibeh-led Ohanaeze Ndigbo has cautioned the military against “any military offensive actions in the southeast”, saying that such action will have fatal consequences on the unity of the country. The group said, “there are traps by enemies of President Buhari to push him to regrettable actions that will provoke […]
FG to resuscitate special terrorism prosecution courts, says Malami
The Federal Government will soon resuscitate Special Terrorism Prosecution Courts, the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said. Malami made this known in a statement by Dr Umar Gwandu his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations on Thursday in Abuja. The move, Malami said is geared towards the Federal Government’s commitment to end insecurity […]
Six die, as gas cylinder explodes in Abeokuta
No fewer than six persons, including an infant, were on Wednesday confirmed dead when a refrigerator gas cylinder exploded in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Expert unveils movie, De Wedding Gift
*Calls for collaboration between Hollywood, Nollywood By Moses Nosike Emmanuel Maduka Unegbu, fondly called Emma Unegbu, is a Nigerian – American. He is the President and CEO of Hollywood Executive Studios (HES) Inc. based out of Hollywood, Los Angeles in Southern California USA. Also Hes Productions Ltd in Nigeria. Speaking on a press briefing to […]
Water: Ogun Govt. assures residents of quality health care
Ogun State Government on Thursday assured residents of qualitative health care delivery, in spite of the dwindling revenue occasioned by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic
Association inaugurates Lagos chapter excos, visits traditional rulers
By Moses Nosike To foster unity, peace and bring together sons and daughters of South-South indigenes in Lagos to actualise the eradication of poverty and marginalisation in Niger Delta, the national body of South-South Chiefs, Elders and Opinion Leaders Association of Nigeria has inaugurated Lagos Chapter to achieve this mandate. The inauguration was proceeded by […]
‘We are out to regain investors trust in agro-allied investment business’
Rice farming, in recent time, became the focus of investment for many agricultural investors with the ban on foreign importation of the produce.
Nigeria doesn’t need another confab ― Ozekhome
By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka Renowned lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome has faulted the call by the 17 southern governors for a constitutional conference to resolve nagging issues about Nigeria, arguing that another constitutional conference was unnecessary. Delivering the keynote address at the 25th Law Week of the Awka branch of Nigerian Bar […]
Delta 2023: Gbagi and other aspirants in the public eye
By Ejiro Sam Akporode Delta State is one of the states in the South-South that always sits on the keg of gun powder during any gubernatorial election. The state is strongly and significantly divided along the line of interest of senatorial districts regarding governorship elections. The predominantly PDP state has since 1999 evolved an unwritten […]
Iheanacho’s Leicester Underdog Against Chelsea As FA Cup Final Holds Saturday
Chelsea will face Leicester City for the FA Cup final in Wembley on Saturday at 5:15 pm. The match will air live on StarTimes On Saturday, the Blues go into the FA Cup final at Wembley against Leicester City as the favourites, especially as their last two results saw them beat some pretty impressive opponents. […]
Security operatives kill two unknown gunmen, recover rifles, others in Imo – Police
Two unknown gunmen have been killed in a joint operation carried out by the Nigerian Army, Air Force and the Police in Imo. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Abutu Yaro confirmed this to newsmen in Owerri on Thursday. Yaro said that the bandits were killed in a gun battle between the military […]
ABSU student arrested for faking own kidnap
By Steve Oko A 200 level Political Science student of the Abia State University Uturu, ABSU, George Nnamdi, has been arrested by security agents for faking own kidnap. The incident took place Wednesday night at his lodge off campus after visiting his girlfriend This is happening less than one week after three students of the […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo to Sanwo-Olu: Ignore rumoured IPOB plotted attacks in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ignore the rumour that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are plotting to attack Lagos. Recall that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, during a Security Townhall Meeting at the Lagos State secretariat, attended by Governor Sanwo-Olu, and other […]
Auto crash claims 2 lives in Onitsha
Two male adults on Thursday lost their lives in a road accident involving three vehicles at the flyover in Upper Iweka, Onitsha in Anambra. Mr Utten Boyi, the Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka. Boyi said the accident, which occurred at noon, was caused by […]
