Protest in Nigeria August 2024 Coverage: President Tinubu Told Way Forward Read
A cost-of-living crisis hitting Nigeria at the time Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023 intensified after the president removed the fuel subsidy and announced other reforms. Photo credit: NurPhoto Source: Getty Images Human rights groups have criticised attempts to halt the protests, emphasising the importance of protecting peaceful demonstrations. The protests have sparked widespread […]
DEFENCE MINISTER LAUDS HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS AS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has commended the efforts of the Senior Special Adviser ( SSA) to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Delu Bulus Yakubu, saying that her efforts are crucial in addressing national security. The Minister said this when he received the SSA at Ship House, Abuja. […]
Minimum Wage: Senator Orji Kalu Congratulates President Tinubu, Labour Unions
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation and former governor of Abia State, has extended his congratulations to the labour unions for agreeing to the new minimum wage of N70,000, as sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu. Additionally, Kalu commended President Tinubu for his thoughtful consideration of the welfare of Nigerian workers. […]
BE CHANGE AGENTS, DEFENCE MINISTER CHARGES WOMEN
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on women to become agents of change in their communities and society at large. The Minister made the call when he received delegation of National Female Students Association led byComrade Choice Uchenna Enebeli at Ship House, Abuja. A statement signed on Wednesday by Director, Information and […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 20 ‘Stolen’ Vehicles From Canada
Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu of a Lagos Federal High Court, has ordered final forfeiture of 25 cars that were stolen from Canada, to the federal government of Nigeria. Justice Dipeolu ordered the final forfeiture of the cars, on Monday, while granting a motion on notice filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
MAJAN Congratulates Abubakar Dantsoho On His Appointment As NPA Managing Director
The Maritime Journalists’ Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), has heartily extended it warmest congratulations to Dr Abubakar Dantsoho on his recent appointment as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). In a statement signed on Wednesday by its President, Mr Jerry Aguigbo, the association said “Your wealth of experience and dedication to the maritime […]
MATAWALLE COMMENDS ARMED FORCES ONSLAUGHT AGAINST TERRORISTS
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalleh has commended the ongoing onslaught by the Armed Forces of Nigeria targeted against terrorists especially in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and Kaduna States, pointing out that their days are numbered and that the nation would once again begin to enjoy uninterrupted peace. The Minister praised the […]
Customs, PTML Command Generates N66.9b in Three Months
The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of Nigeria Customs Service has collected N66,920,181,586.30 as total revenue for first quarter of 2024. According to a statement signed on Saturday by the Public Relations Officer of the command, CSC Muhammad Yakubu, the 2024 first quarters revenue is N22,198,965,809.55 higher than N44,721,215,776.75 collected between January and March […]
Customs Intercepts 844 Riffles, 112,500 Rounds of Ammunition in Onne
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a significant seizure of arms and ammunition at the Port Harcourt Area II Command in Onne. The Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi made the announcement during a press conference at Onne, Rivers State on Monday July 1, 2024. Acting on credible intelligence on June 21, 2024, Customs […]
Plan Your Movement as Lagos City Marathon Holds Saturday
The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the yearly Access Bank Lagos City Marathon coming up tomorrow Saturday, 10th February, 2024 between 5.00am and 2.00pm. According to a statement signed on Friday by the state commissioner for transport, mr Oluwaseun osiyemi, the following routes will be temporarily unavailable to Motorists during […]