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Jul252019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gbajabiamila: Nigeria Looks to Marine Resources for Economic Recovery

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· As NIMASA hosts African Day of Seas and Oceans · Forwards 6 international instruments on blue economy for ratification Nigeria’s rich maritime resources represent a vital economic safeguard and vehicle for the successful implementation of the President Muhammadu Buhari government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), which must be sustainably tapped, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated. Gbajabiamila said this on Thursday in Lagos at a ceremony hosted by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to mark this year’s African Day of Seas and Oceans, with the theme, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Marine Biodiversity for Accelerated ...

Jul252019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Ministerial list: Senate urged to drop Abacha’s henchman, General Magashi

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Nigeria may witness a return to fascism and a relapse to ethnic favoritism if one of the Ministerial candidates emerges as the next Minister of Defense, Apapa Oodua Koya, (AOKOYA) warned in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the Pan Yoruba group in the statement signed by Col Abimbola Sowunmi (rtd) the selection of General Bashir Magashi as a Ministerial nominee is “a very bad omen for Nigeria.” The group defined him as a ‘notorious ethnic champion who wishes to see Nigeria shaped in the image of his own Fulani hegemony. AOKOYA said the group is in possession of confidential information indicating that Magashir will eventually emerge as the country’s Minister of Defense. “We caution the Senate to look at the background of General Magashi. His records show fascism and na...

Jul252019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gbajabiamila, Oyo-Ita Lead Stakeholders To Lagos For African Day Of Seas And Oceans

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· As Dakuku Rallies Continent For Greater Role In Marine Biodiversity Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, will today, Thursday 25th July, in Lagos lead other stakeholders, including Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo- Ita, and key maritime industry players, to the opening of activities marking this year’s African Day of Seas and Oceans. The occasion meant to highlight the potential and opportunities in the continent’s vast maritime domain, is organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The event in Nigeria, themed, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Marine Biodiversity for Accelerated Economic Growth,” echoes the African Union (AU) subject for the 2019 Af...

Jul242019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

2019 Elections: Govs El Rufai, Ganduje, Yahaya Bello, others come under US Visa ban

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US Embassy confirmed imposing Visa restrictions on some Nigerian politicians "The United States is a steadfast supporter of Nigerian democracy. We commend all those Nigerians who participated peacefully in the February and March 2019 elections" In Nigeria, These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and undermined democratic principles and human rights. The Department of State emphasizes that the actions announced today are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people or the newly elected government. This decision reflects the Department of State’s commitment to working with the Nigerian government to realize its expressed commitment to end corruption and strengthen democracy, accountability, and respect for...

Jul232019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Boris Johnson set to be UK Prime Minister on Wednesday

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Boris Johnson has been elected leader of Britain’s ruling Conservative Party after defeating his rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Theresa May became Tory party leader in 2016 but has failed in her most important task - to deliver Brexit. The party’s 160,000 members have now voted for a new leader to replace her. The former Mayor of London, famous for his mop of blonde hair and political and linguistic gaffes, promised Tory members he would deliver Brexit before 31 October, despite a seemingly interminable stalemate in Parliament. Mr Johnson won 92,000 votes, compared to 46,000 to Mr Hunt. Mr Johnson will replace Theresa May in 10 Downing Street later on Tuesday, 23 July, and will set about reshuffling his Cabinet. MNA/SPUTNIK

Jul232019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Ministerial list received by the Senate from President Muhammadu BUHARI

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The name of the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, who was being tipped for a Ministerial Appointment, was conspicuously missing in the 43 names nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari. Unlike during his first term when he appointed only 36 ministers — one per state — he has decided to also appoint one per geo-political zone, bringing the total to 43, TheCable understands. The list was sent to the senate on Monday evening via executive communication and is expected to be read on the floor of the senate on Tuesday. The senate, which will be proceeding on a two-month recess on Thursday, is expected to screen the nominees. Contrary to speculations, only about 12 ministers will be re-appointed from the former cabinet. Meanwhile, the senate pres...

Jul212019 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Ex-NPA MD Habib Abdullahi Accused Of Instigating Detention Of Business Partner

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A businessman detained by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) since 2017, Jacob Taiwo Okunrintemi, has accused a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Habib Abdullahi, of being behind his ordeal over a disputed sum of $4million. Okunrintemi has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) challenging the propriety of his detention without trial over an alleged business dispute with his erstwhile business partner, Habib Abdullahi. In petition dated, July 8,2019 authored by Okunrintemi’s lawyer, Bob James, to President Buhari, James attributed his client’s travails to Abdullahi, who he said was the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (N...

Jan162018 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Indigenous Shipowners May get NNPC, NIMASA Nod To Lift Crude

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… As Dakuku Champions New Trade Terms to Boost Indigenous Shipping … Kachikwu, Baru Weigh Options Shipowners and other stakeholders in the maritime sector are on the verge of getting the desired change in trade terms from Free On Board (FOB) to Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) which would enable them to begin to lift Nigeria crude and ultimately boost indigenous capacity. This new encouragement was a fall out from the stakeholders’ engagement on changing Nigeria’s crude oil affreightment trade term from FOI to CIF which was organised by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety (NIMASA) held on Tuesday at the NNPC towers in Abuja. The Minister of State For Petroleum Dr. Ibe Kachikwu who declared the event open welcomed the de...

Jan92018 by Asu BeksNo Comments

NPA Management Sets Up Investigative Committee on TINCAN Fire Incidents

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The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has on behalf of the entire Management team of the organization expressed a heartfelt sympathy to the Executive Committee of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) over the recent fire incidents which occurred resulting in the loss of some official documents at its Tincan Island Port Complex (TCIP) locations. The MD stated that Management will always make sure that the security of lives and property which is one of its cardinal thrusts since inception is strictly adhered to. According to her, further steps would be taken to look into ways of safeguarding and taking drastic measures towards preventing a recurrence of these unfortunate incidents across all port locations in the country. She...

Jan82018 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Buhari, Gov Bindow and Sylva in closed door meeting

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President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday afternoon, received Adamawa State Governor, Jubril Bindow, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, also arrived the President’s office at noon. It is not clear if the duo were holding separate meetings or a joint parley. Bashir Ahmad, Buhari’s personal assistant on new media confirmed the presence of the APC chieftains at the villa. Bindow and Sylva were still in the President’s office at the time of filing this report.