Lawmakers call for Maritime Law overhaul

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lawmakers call for Maritime Law overhaul The House of Representatives has highlighted the urgent need to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act of 2007 to enhance shipping operations in the country.   This was announced in Abuja on Friday during the presentation of a book titled, “Nigeria’s Shipping Policy […]

Police arrest Anambra young billionaire, B-LORD, over alleged sponsorship of terrorism

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Police arrest Anambra young billionaire, B-LORD, over alleged sponsorship of terrorism Popular Anambra billionaire, Linus Williams Ifejika, widely known as B-LORD, was arrested by Nigeria Police Force operatives in Abuja on July 16. B-LORD, the Managing Director of BLord Group, BLord Real Estate Ltd., BLord Jetpaye Ltd., and Billpoint Technology, faces allegations […]

LASTMA compensates families with N21m

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi LASTMA compensates families with N21m The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has compensated the families of officers who sustained injuries or lost their lives in the line of duty with a total of N21 million. This compensation was distributed during the agency’s 24th-anniversary celebration held at its headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos […]

Nigeria to export petroleum by December

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria to export petroleum by December The Group Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has announced that Nigeria is on track to become a net exporter of petroleum by December. This statement was made on Monday at the National Assembly, where key stakeholders, including the Ministers of […]

Fuel justification: Minister explains

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fuel justification: Minister explains The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, on Monday defended spending N1.5m to fuel six vehicles in her convoy for a trip to Anambra State.   Kennedy-Ohanenye, appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, addressed the scrutiny over her ministry’s expenditures, including N1.5m for fuel, N45 million for a […]