June 2023 – Page 2 – Shipping World News Magazine

Jun162023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Nigerian Military And Cabals Are Behind 99% Of Oil Theft In Nigeria – Asari Dokubo Alleges

News Feature

Niger Delta leader and ex-militant, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has alleged that a large chunk of oil theft perpetrated in Nigeria can be traced to the Nigerian military. Dokubo, who disclosed this on Friday to the State House correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, blamed the menace on the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy. He, however, promised to support to the federal government to bring oil theft to “zero,” expressing hope that the Tinubu-led administration would “fish out” the perpetrators in the military. “The military is at the centre of oil theft and we have to make this very clear to the Nigerian public that 99 per cent of oil theft can be traced to the Nigerian military, the Army and the Navy especially,” he said. The Nigerian ...

Jun142023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

10th National Assembly: President Bodi Congratulate Gov. Diri and Members

News Feature

President of Friends of Senator Douye Diri ( FSDD), Prince Bodi-Arerebo has congratulated His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, the Miracle Executive Governor of Bayelsa State and members of our great party, People's Democratic Party (PDP), on the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, yesterday 13th June, 2023 at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Prince Bodi thanked God for the successful inauguration of all Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, elected on the platform of the party. He also used the opportunity to thank all our members who took time to attend the occasion in Abuja and wished them journey mercies back to their various destinations. Prince Bodi further pledged the unalloyed support of members of the FSDD to our friend and prin...

Jun142023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Operators of ill fated boat compromised Security and Safety Regulations….Moghalu * Describes incident as unfortunate * Condoles with families of victims

Maritime, News Feature

The Management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is deeply saddened by the Boat mishap that occurred on 12th June, 2023, along the Jebba Lake channel in the Lafiagi-Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State in which about 103 passengers are feared to have died. We condole with the families of those that have lost their loved ones, and are particularly concerned with the huge number of casualties. This accident was clearly an unfortunate and avoidable one. Preliminary investigations through our Area Manager in Minna/Kwara Area Office revealed that the boat driver and wedding guests were on the ill-fated voyage about 2:30am, which speaks volumes about the disregard for the laws regulating Inland Waterways navigation. Furthermore, for a wooden boat to have allegedly be...

Jun132023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

WHO IS AFTER NIMASA BOSS, BASHIR JAMOH? By Ikechukwu Ukaegbu

Maritime, News Feature

The resurfacing of corruption allegation against the DG NIMASA sparks of nothing short of mischief. Social media has been awashed with the fake news that N1.5 trillion, $9 Million looted funds were trace to NIMASA Boss, Bashir Jamoh’s Personal Account. However, what is more nauseating is the circulation of this false and stale information by social media users without any form of fact-checking. No wonder experts have stated that the third world war may be triggered by the misuse of the internet. About a year ago, Jackson Ude published a damaging article accusing Mr Jamoh of corruption. Ude is a self-acclaimed journalist and lapdog for the opposition and other disgruntled elements. He has carved a niche for blackmailing and maligning government and its top officials, Owing to his innocen...

Jun42023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa Has Recorded Peace, Progress Under Your Leadership, Jonathan Praises Diri At 64

News Feature

Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has poured encomiums on the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, as he turns 64 on Sunday. The former Nigerian leader in a goodwill message to the governor described Senator Diri as a forthright leader committed to the growth and development of Bayelsa State since he assumed office three years ago. Jonathan said the Diri administration had made significant progress in infrastructure development, security as well as sports and the general welfare of citizens. He urged the Bayelsa governor to remain focused on the path of responsible and impactful governance just as he prayed that God will bless him with wisdom and uphold him in victory in his quest for nation-building and service to humanity. Jonathan said: “I join your fa...

Jun22023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Maritime Journalists’ Association Of Nigeria (MAJAN) Announces death of its President

Press Release

The Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), announces the shocking death of its president, Mr Ray Ugochukwu, on Thursday,1st of June 2023, at his home town in Imo State. Mr Ugochukwu, 'Oga Ray' or 'PE', as he was fondly called, was a brilliant and versatile journalist, an experienced unionist, a dedicated and hard working Journalist who has contributed immeasurably to the growth of journalism , particularly Maritime Journalism. He also traversed many news rooms; from Daily Times of Nig., Vangaurd Newspapers, Business Day et al. Mr Ray Ugochukwu, the President of the Maritme Journalists' Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), a three term former president of Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), Was also a senior member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos ...

Jun12023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MU’AZU SAMBO WAS WORKERS’ FRIENDLY…Comrade Adewale Adeyanju.

Maritime, News Feature

Minister of Transportation, Engr Muazu Jaji Sambo has been a wonderful person, one that grew from grass to grace, a professional to the core. Before becoming Minister of Transportation, he had previously worked with the Nigerian Ports Authority and National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA. Sambo is an exceptional leader, compared with other Transportation Ministers we have had over time .He is blessed with wisdom and knowledge. He is upright and very straightforward, a leader you could trust.We have worked with him severally and Labour will definitely miss him. He is a man of wisdom, a knowledgeable person, a man that believes in objectivity, a straightforward person. A man that believe in his yes. I've worked with him severally and we are going to miss him. We will miss him because...