Catholic Bishops carpet Buhari over selective administration of justice
The bishops lamented that the nation under the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has lost its soul and that the insecurity pervading the land, dwindling economy, and others are all indices of a failed country needing an urgent revival.
Group hails NAF for proper training of pilots
A Civil Society Organisation, Nigerian Advocates for Peace (NAP), has commended the military for proper training given to its pilots. NAP in a press release signed by its convener, Dotun Akindelesaid Wednesday, said the recent safe return of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter pilot, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo is an indication that Pilots of […]
Transport Union threaten NPA with court action over extortion
Extortion has now been eliminated – Port Manager By Godwin Oritse THE Apapa branch of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, has threatened to institute a legal action against the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, if it does not stop its personnel from extorting its members inside the Tin-Can Island Port. […]
UK to FG: Explain circumstances of Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest
Sequel to the alleged abduction of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu in Kenya and his alleged rendition to Nigeria and continued detention by the Department of State Service, DSS, the United Kingdom (UK) has asked Nigeria to explain where and how the separatist leader who holds British citizenship was arrested.
Umahi charges Muslim community to contribute to Ebonyi development
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State has admonished the Muslim community in the state to be resourceful and contribute to the peace and economic growth of the state. Umahi made the commendation on Wednesday in Abakaliki when a delegation of the Muslim faithful in the state paid him an Eid-el-Kabirhomage at the Government House. He […]
Court declares Nwadialor as Onowu of Abala Kingdom
Fines defendants N1.1 million as damages, filing fees By Festus Ahon – Asaba The Customary Court sitting in Aboh, headquarters of Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, has upheld Chief Emmanuel Uchechukwu Nwadialor as the ‘Onowu’ (Prime Minister) of Abala Kingdom. The court in unanimous judgment by the three-man panel made up of the […]
Police arrest suspected motorcycle snatching gang member in Delta
The police command in Delta has arrested a suspected member of a gang that specialises in motorcycle snatching. The Acting spokesman for the command, DSP Edafe Bright, made the disclosure a statement on Wednesday in Warri. Bright said that the other members of the gang were still at large, adding that the command recovered two […]
Crops on cultivated farmlands mowed down in Plateau community
By Marie-Therese Nanlong, Jos There has been fresh destruction of farm crops in a large expanse of cultivated farmlands at Kpachudu community, Jebbu Miango in Irigwe chiefdom, Bassa local government area of Plateau State. In the last one month, maize, soya beans, potatoes, peppers and other crops cultivated on various hectares of farmlands have been […]
PORT SECURITY: NIMASA restructures ISPS Code Unit, appoints Director
By Godwin Oritse THE Nigerian Maritime Aministration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has restructured its International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS, Code Unit with a view to beefing up security at the nation’s ports and port facilities. Speaking to Vanguard Maritime Report, Assistant Director in the Unit in charge of ports, Mr Adebayo Olatoke, said that […]
NALDA: Ekpenyong hails Buhari, says project can make Nigeria self-sufficient
The lawmaker representation Akwa Ibom North -West Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for commissioning the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) Integrated Farm Estate.
Release Sunday Igboho unconditionally ― Joe Odumakin
By Dapo Akinrefon President, Women Arise, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, on Wednesday, called on authorities of the Republic of Benin to speedily process and grant the asylum application of Yoruba freedom fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo also called Sunday Igboho saying it is certain that Igboho cannot be assured safety or justice if extradited to Nigeria. Dr. […]
Chinese fishermen threatens Ghanaian observers over illegal fishery report
By Godwin Oritse with agency report Ghanaian fisheries observers now fear for their lives as they get offers of bribes, as well as threats from Chinese-owned trawl fleets operating in Ghana’s waters, for favourable reporting according to an Environmental Justice Foundation, EJF, report. Due to the threats from the Chinese fishing boats, they end up altering […]
