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May132026 by adminNo Comments

REQUIEM FOR A CINEMATOGRAPHER! The Rise and Transition to Glory of NPA’s Paul (Texas) Erakhifu By Ikechukwu Onyemekara GM Corporate Affairs, NPA

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From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on October 17th 1994 (Same month of his birth) as a junior staff on Grade Level 3, Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu popularly known as “Texas” by dint of diligence, determination, discipline and desire rose to the defining role of senior staff Grade Level 13 in a career marked by sterling contributions and indelible impact till his return to his maker on Friday 1st May, 2026. Although we cannot determine our appointed date of birth and death, we definitely can determine how we want to be remembered, Texas by his uncommon commitment to his craft (Photography) and his contagious sense of humor which he generously doled out to all who came in contact with him definitely and intentionally set out to be remembered for ...

May12026 by adminNo Comments

Gov. Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler over communal clash *Sets Up Interim Governing Committee

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the immediate removal of the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Chief Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, following the intractable conflict in the community. Governor Diri, who wielded the axe on Thursday during the April 2026 Praise Night at the King of Glory Chapel in Government House, Yenagoa, also directed the immediate dissolution of the Ogboinbiri council of chiefs, community development committee and the youth body. The development followed Tuesday's violent dispute that led to the loss of life and arson attacks, prompting the state government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the community. The Bayelsa governor equally directed his deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe, and the Commissioner...

Apr242026 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Remarks by Elder Asu Beks,Pioneer President of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria ,MARAN, at a Civic Reception held in Honour of Past Presidents.

Maritime, News Feature

Protocol . Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, it is most gratifying to stand before you today to be honoured by this great body as pioneer President of MARAN. This clarity has become imperative because it is on record that i succeeded my brother and friend, Pastor Alban Opara ,who was the founding caretaker Chairman ,who ran the body briefly at a time we had no constitution. May the soul of Late Ubon Akpan, who headed the constitution drafting committee, that saw my emergence as the first democratically elected President , rest in peace . I cannot thank the organisers of this event enough for their foresight and goodwill in putting together such a brilliant idea. There is no gainsaying the fact that the 1999 constitution as ammended recognises the unique role of the media as the 4th es...

Apr232026 by adminNo Comments

ISICHEI OSAMGBI: BUILT BY DISCIPLINE, DRIVEN BY PURPOSE — A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

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Today, we celebrate not just the passing of another year, but the enduring strength, character, and impact of a truly exceptional man, Ogbueshi (Dr) Isichei Osamgbi, holding a traditional Ahaba Alor title (Ogbueshi Ezi Ife Onye Gbanuche), a proud son of Nnikwu Village, Umuaji, Asaba, Delta State, a distinguished personality of honour, culture, and legacy. This is a tribute to a living strong man whose life continues to inspire, challenge, and elevate everyone privileged to cross his path. In an age where many seek comfort over character, he stands tall as a symbol of discipline, resilience, and purpose. He is not defined by ease, but by endurance. A man who does not yield to fatigue nor retreat in the face of responsibility, he has built a life anchored on consistency and excellence. Hi...

Apr182026 by adminNo Comments

Why I am the annointed one… AKUTAH

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EXCLUSIVE !Benue 2027: Why I am the annointed one... AKUTAH....

Apr142026 by adminNo Comments

Barr. Igbadiwei Wins 2026 INC Presidential Election…Sues for Resource Control for ljaw Nation

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Having scored the highest votes casted, the INC National Electoral Committee Chairman, HRM. Justice F.F. Tabai (Rtd) declared Chief. Barr. MacDonald Igbadiwei Esq, the winner of the 2026 ljaw National Congress Presidential election. The election was keenly contested by six presidential candidates. Out of 685 accredited delegates, Chief Igbadiwei pulls 317 votes against his co-contestants to emerged victorious. It will interest the public to note that, lNC is the umbrella body covering the entire ljaw nation both home and abroad. It was established in 1991 in order to give a voice to the ljaw people in terms of advocating for development and Resource Control. It's formation had so far yielded many positive results for ljaw nation, including the creation of the only homogeneous State B...

Apr142026 by adminNo Comments

NIMENA takes Nigerian startups global with maritime, energy innovation night in Singapore

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Nigeria’s push to position its innovation ecosystem on the global stage is gaining momentum, as the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) had unveiled plans to showcase homegrown startups to international investors in Singapore. The initiative, themed “NIMENA Innovation Night,” is scheduled for April 24, 2026, and is expected to convene global venture capitalists, technology investors, policymakers and high-growth startups, in a strategic move to deepen Nigeria’s footprint in maritime and energy innovation. In a press release issued by NIMENA on Monday and signed by its National General Secretary, Engr. Dr. Azubuike John Chuku, the institution said the event would hold at The Great Room, Centennial Tower, Singapore, as part of efforts to connect Nigeria...

Mar142026 by adminNo Comments

BREAKING; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has awarded a 45-year concession to Gilbert Chagoury’s ITB Construction Nigeria Limited for the construction of the Snake Island Port container terminal in Lagos.

Business, Misc, News Feature

Chagoury, the 81-year-old Lebanese-Nigerian businessman and owner of the Eko Hotel, was previously convicted by a U.S. court in 2000 for money laundering. Despite his controversial past, his company has again been handed a major infrastructure contract of national significance. The terminal is part of a $1 billion concession agreement awarded by the Nigerian maritime company Nigerdock to Swiss shipping giant MSC Group, which will operate the port once construction is completed. ITB Construction and DEME Group have been contracted for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) work, with the project expected to be finished by 2028. CHAGOURY Wins Multi billion Contract for Snake Island Port. his is not the first time Chagoury’s companies have secured major contracts. In 2025,...

Mar122026 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Asu Beks Urges FG To Concession NIMASA N50bn Floating Dockyard To Tantita* _…veteran journalist decries national waste

Maritime, Misc, News Feature

The Chief Executive Officer of Maritime Media Limited and Convener of the Maritime Industry Merit Awards (MIMA), Elder Asu Beks, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to concession the abandoned floating dockyard owned by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), describing the asset as a “national embarrassment” after more than a decade of neglect. Speaking during a live interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, Asu Beks said the floating dock, valued at about N50 billion, was originally planned to be deployed at Okerenkoko in Delta State to support training activities at the Nigerian Maritime University. According to him, the asset has remained largely unused since its acquisition in 2016, moving between different facilities including the Naval Dockyard Limited, ...

Feb242026 by adminNo Comments

Dakuku Peterside to speak as Ignatius Ajuru University Hosts First International Management Conference .

Business, Education, News Feature

Nationally acclaimed columnist, management turnaround expert, and former Director General/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, will deliver the keynote address on “Business Re‑engineering: A Catalyst for Economic Development” at the First International Management Conference, organised by the Department of Business Administration, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUOE), Port Harcourt. The two‑day conference will hold on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th February 2026, at the IAUOE campus. In his keynote lecture, Dr. Peterside is expected to explore the connection between firm‑level and national‑level productivity and business process re‑engineering. He will draw on his extensive experience advising corporate and gov...