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Oct182020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Flooding: Bayelsa Shuts Down Schools *Govt To Distribute Palliatives To Victims

Following the devastation caused by flood, the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the immediate closure of all primary and secondary schools across the state. A statement by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the directive takes effect from Monday, October 19. Governor Diri said the decision was taken to avert further danger to lives. He gave the directive after leading a team of his cabinet members and other government officials on an on-the-spot visit to some of the flooded communities in Yenagoa and Southern Ijaw local government areas on Saturday. He is visiting other affected local government areas on Sunday. The governor, who lamented the devastating effect of the flooding on the people and communities, said his adminis...

Oct182020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Okoko Fulfilled His Purpose As Ijaw Hero – Gov. Diri

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said former Ijaw National Congress (INC) President, Professor Kimse Okoko, was a rights activist, who despite his class in society never amassed wealth. Senator Diri also said the late Ijaw leader's exemplary lifestyle has taught Bayelsans that material wealth always ended in vanity. The governor stated this on Saturday at Prof. Okoko's funeral at his country home in Obunagha community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. His spokesman, Mr Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, quoted the governor as eulogising the sterling qualities of the deceased, saying the late scholar paid his dues as an administrator and activist that led the Ijaw struggle successfully. His words: “Professor Okoko was a socialist; he belonged to the ...

Oct182020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

I Support the EndSARS Protests – Gov Diri *Directs Release Of Illegal Detainees

Politics, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said he is totally in support of the ongoing protest against police brutality exemplified by the hashtags #EndSARS and #EndSWAT across Nigeria. He also said his administration would not condone acts that infringed on the fundamental rights of citizens in the state. Governor Diri spoke on Saturday evening when the protesters in their hundreds blocked the Government House entrance in Yenagoa to press home their demands. His spokesman, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, noted that the governor, who was returning from inspecting communities ravaged by flood, came out of his vehicle to join the youths that were waving placards and chanting slogans against police brutality. While addressing them, he noted that as a firm advocate agains...

Oct162020 by Steve AzaikiNo Comments

Tribute to Prince Shittu Olayiwola @70

Maritime

Encomiums and goodwill messages have continued to flood the Corporate Head Offices of SKELAS GROUP, FESTAC ,as Prince Olayiwola Shittu, the Group CEO clocks 70 years. One of such messages came from Engr Abass Yakubu. In the message, Engr Yakubu extalled the sterling leadership qualities of Prince Shittu describing as a role model par excellence. He said: "I heartly rejoice and celebrate with our dear father Prince (Alh) Shittu Olayiwola MD/CEO Skelas Ltd. Alhaji Shittu Olayiwola, a worthy and noble ambassador of Igboho, in Oyo State, was the immediate past president of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Custom Agent (ANLCA), and also a council member at the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), where he served as Publicity Committee Chair . Alha...

Oct142020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

CBN READS RIOT ACT TO SHIPPING COMPANIES

Breaking News, Maritime

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele Non-compliance by shipping lines to the directive by the Federal Government that all export goods leaving the country should carry Nigerian Export Proceeds (NXP) numbers was the focus of discussions during a meeting recently convened by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Chairing the virtual meeting, CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, stated that the Apex bank, following a directive by the Federal Government to audit shipping companies to ensure that the all shipping documents carry the NXP number, discovered that several shipping companies were wanting and this non-compliance would attract strict sanctions. Speaking on the issue, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello, said Shipper's Cou...

Oct142020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Hurray!!!! Prince SHITTU @ 70 .

Maritime

Prince Shittu WE THANK THE LORD FOR THE LIFE OF QUINTESSENTIAL MARITIME ICON. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING TO HUMANITY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM YOUR MARITIME MEDIA FRIENDS

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bashir Jamoh APPOINTED CHAIRMAN CELTRAS, UNIPORT

Breaking News, News Feature

Bashir Jamoh The University of Port Harcourt has announced the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the institution’s Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies. A letter signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Stephen Okodudu, said Dr. Jamoh was chosen by virtue of his position as Director-General of NIMASA, stressing that his appointment “is an eloquent testimony to your outstanding contributions to national development.” Dr. Jamoh, an alumnus of the university, was requested to assume office as the new Chairman of the 10 member Governing Board of the Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies, University of Port Harcourt. The Board would be...

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

PROF JP CLARK IS DEAD

Breaking News

Prof. J.P. Clark The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce that Emeritus Professor of Literature and Renowned Writer, Prof. John Pepper Clark, has finally dropped his pen in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 13 October, 2020.Prof. J. P. Clark paddled on to the great beyond in the comfort of his wife, children and sibling, around him.The family appreciates your prayers at this time.Other details will be announced later by the family. Prof. C. C. Clark, broke the sad news on behalf of the family.

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Breaking News: Bashir Jamoh to Chair Ijaw Media Forum Town Hall Meeting.

Breaking News

Bashir jamoh Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has accepted to Chair the Izon Media Forum Town Hall Lecture with the theme BAYELSA, BEYOND OIL. The event slated for November 19, 2020 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has the immediate past Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dakuku Peterside as the Guest Lecturer. Other Speakers scheduled to speak at the event include Dr Koripamo Timiebi Agary, Arch Amagbe Kentebe, Prof Backlays Ayakoroma, Chief David Alagoa, Admiral Goddy Ayankpele among others.

Oct122020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Maritime giants, Antwerp Port International takes over Bakassi Deep Seaport project

Breaking News

Cross River State Governor, Benedict Ayade The dream of actualizing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project is gradually becoming a reality with the announcement of its takeover by maritime giant, Antwerp Ports International of Belgium. Breaking the news of the takeover during a boat ride to the site of the deep seaport with the representatives and port Director, of Antwerp Ports International, Mr. Stefan Cassimon, Governor Ayade said the essence of the visit was to do a recconaissance as well as a required survey of the location, suitability and adaptability of the port. He said the tour will strengthen commitment to the partnership with the Port of Antwerp International and the Cross River State Government to either take the investment from public placement strategy or direct investmen...