NIMASA reviews MLC 2006 to strengthen Nigeria’s commitment to seafarers’ rights
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is currently reviewing 16 proposed amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, often referred to as the “Seafarers’ Bill of Rights.” This was revealed at a three-day tripartite technical meeting, which gathered key stakeholders from the government, employers, unions, and international maritime partners to […]
We‘ll target Boko Haram, other terrorists across Africa — U.S Air force
“Well, I think as you know, the U.S. Government has provided training and equipment to Nigeria for quite a while, so hopefully that will help them out.
Senate to FG: Name national monument after Edwin Clark
…VP Shettima, Asagba of Asaba, Thomas, Momoh, INC, Alaibe, Smooth mourn…Jonathan, Gowon, Kukah, Diri, Iboru, Ararume, Diete Apiff, others visit Clark’s Asokoro residence By Samuel Oyadongha Henry Umoru, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Steve Oko, Ochuko Akuopha, Alumona Ukwueze & Chinonso Alozie ABUJA—THE Senate has urged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency immortalise late former […]
Zamfara market explosion: NEMA confirms 4 deaths, 50 injured
By Favour Ulebor Abuja — National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has confirmed that four persons lost their lives while 50 others sustained injuries in the Talata Mafara market explosion in Zamfara State on Tuesday. In a statement, yesterday, NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the agency swiftly deployed a rescue team from its Sokoto […]
Maulud: Tension as security forces disrupt Shi’ite gathering in Abuja
Security operatives have disrupted a religious gathering of Shi’a Muslims in Abuja, leading to significant tension among residents.
Wike inaugurates Karmo District Market, says boosting commerce important
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the newly developed Karmo District Market in Abuja; describing it as a significant step towards fostering economic growth and enhancing trade within the capital city.
Members of Courses 18, 19, 20 policemen drag IGP, PSC, others to court
By Akpokona Omafuaire UGHELLI—MEMBERS of Courses 18, 19, 20 Policemen forced out of office have dragged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Police Service Commission, PSC, and Force Secretary before the National Industrial Court demanding enforcement of its earlier unappealed decision. In the suit filed by Edwin Okoro, has ACP Chinedu Emengaha and seven others […]
Police nab suspect who killed gang member in Abuja after serving him food
By: Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested a member of a criminal gang, which specialises in stealing motorcycles from Okada operators, after he invited one of his gang members, prepared food for him to eat and killed him (gang member). Spokesperson of the command, Josephine Adeh, said the arrest was […]
Kidnappers kill 2 FCT residents over delay in ransom payment
ABUJA—Kidnappers have reportedly shot dead two people in their captivity over a delay in the payment of ransom in Gwargwada, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Vanguard gathered that the two victims, Mohammed Danladi and Nasiru Yusuf, natives of Gwargwada village, were abducted alongside a herder and a woman at Gwombe junction, […]
Nigeria imports 25m litres of petrol daily, FG confirms
The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria’s petrol consumption has dropped to 50 million litres per day with local refineries supplying half of the daily requirements.
Why there is need for national policy on bullying — Ayodele
Joseph Ayodele, who has also done a lot of work on bullying in schools, said the menace is more rampant than imagined
