News Feature – Page 33 – Shipping World News Magazine

Jun262023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

We have returned the Nigeria Customs to her rightful owners….VP Shettima

News Feature

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has decorated the new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), describing the appointment of Mr Adewale Adeniyi by President Bola Tinubu as morale booster for officers in the service. Sen. Shettima stated in a brief ceremony witnessed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila at the Presidential Villa. Said Shettima:“congratulations for bringing professionalism back to the Nigerian Customs Service. Now, every Customs officer can aspire to occupy the pinnacle of his or her profession. “I wish you well, on behalf of the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Congratulations, once again,” the VP added. Speaking to journalists shortly after the decoration ceremony, Mr Adeniyi expressed grati...

Jun262023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

3 Medical Students Confirmed Dead in boat mishap in Calabar….

Maritime, News Feature

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has confirmed that three medical students lost their lives in a boat mishap which occurred weekend in Calabar, Cross River State. The deaths which were confirmed by Engr Stanley Onuoha, Calabar Area Manager of NIWA, revealed that no fewer than 14 medical students who were on their annual conference were onboard the Passport 19 pleasure boat when the accident occurred. A statement by NIWA spokesman, Jubril Darda'u, explained that Safety and security measures were thrown to the wind as both the jetty and the boat which was used for the cruise had no prior approval and certification by NIWA. Dardau' explained further that the boat was overloaded and that it has capacity for 9 passengers, whereas 14 medical students were on board at the time of ...

Jun252023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Nigeria Shippers Council Executive Secretary, Barr Emmanuel Jime, Pays Courtesy Visit to Gov Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri, Borno State”

Maritime, News Feature

Photospeak: The Executive Secretary of Nigeria Shippers Council, Barr Emmanuel Jime was in Maiduguri, Borno State ,weekend on a Courtesy visit to Gov Babagana Zulum. (more…)

Jun202023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

PIA, A Time Bomb, Says Gov Diri *Seeks Review Of Act

News Feature

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated an amendment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in order to address the flaws in the legislation. Governor Diri also said the review would go a long way in tackling the ongoing crisis between oil companies and their host communities. Describing the Act as a time bomb, the governor emphasised that since the country operates a federal system of government, it was an aberration for the federal government to deal directly with oil producing communities while excluding the states and local governments. Senator Diri stated this on Tuesday when the new Commander of the Joint Military Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Rear Admiral Eugenio Ferreira, and other officers paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. ...

Jun192023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

League Cautions Tinubu Administration Against Merger of FIRS, Customs, NIMASA · Points out massive job losses · Argues merger should be for agencies not doing well

News Feature, Press Release

The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) on Monday advised the administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu against the proposal to merge the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as one single agency to be known as the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS). The League described such proposal as ill-conceived and misleading to the administration of Tinubu which should not be allowed to see the light of the day. Describing the proposal as anti-people, the association added that those behind the idea failed to consider the obvious dire consequences associated with merger which include mass sack of employees in all the agencies involved. In a statement signed by the President of the League, Chi...

Jun182023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Diri Urges FG To Prioritise Waterways Safety *Says Kwara Boat Mishap Tragic

News Feature

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has bemoaned Monday’s boat accident in Kwara State that claimed more than 100 lives. Describing the mishap as sad and unfortunate, Governor Diri commiserated with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the state government, the families of the victims and the people of Kwara State. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Wednesday, said the tragedy was a sad reminder of similar incidents in the riverine areas, particularly in Bayelsa and other coastal states in the country. Diri said such incidents resulting in deaths would be minimised if the Federal Government, which is in charge of the waterways, took concrete steps to prioritise safety on the country’s rivers. He urged the Federal Government to c...

Jun182023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Diri Offers Scholarship To Children, Job To Wives Of Deceased Bayelsa Queens Supporters

News Feature

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has granted scholarship to university level for children of the four supporters of Bayelsa Queens Football Club who died in a road accident a week ago. The governor also directed immediate employment for their wives while anyone that is not employable be empowered by the state government to set up a business. He directed the Ministry of Trade and Industry to liaise with Office of the Secretary to the State Government to immediately effect the pronouncement. His Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as having given the directives on Saturday during the funeral service for the deceased at the Peace Park in Yenagoa. Eze Igali 38, Kurotimi Igali 36, Clement Diripigi 34 and Philemon Ogidi 38 lost their lives in an auto...

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...