Month: July 2024

Navy, NIMASA disagree over proposed law on Maritime Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Serious disagreement has ensued between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ( NIMASA) over proposed law on Maritime security by the Senate .     The Senate had in a bid to strengthen maritime security, drafted a bill to repeal and amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act of 2007, which when passed into law , would empower NIMASA to impose fines on Maritime security offenders without taking them to court .     During public hearing on the bill organized by…

BREAKING: Dangote expresses willingness to sell his $20bn refinery to NNPC

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man has expressed willingness to give up ownership of his multibillion-dollar oil refinery to the NIgeria-owned energy company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited.   Dangote made this known following a face-off with one of the major equity partners in the plant in the latest phase of bad blood with regulatory authorities in Nigeria.   “I am ready to let go, let the NNPC buy me out, run the refinery,” he said.     “They have labelled me a monopolist. That’s an incorrect and unfair…

House of Representatives Congratulates NBA President-Elect, Afam Josiah Osigwe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, on his election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The Green Chamber also congratulated the nine (9) other national officers of the association and the NBA Representatives to the General Council of the Bar for their respective zones, following their emergence in the NBA 2024 Election. With 25 years of distinguished service in the legal profession, including leadership roles as Chairman of the NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) and General Secretary of…

JUST IN : Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris for US President

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President Joe Biden has officially endorsed Vice president Kamala Harris to fly the flag of the Democrat in the upcoming election following his sudden withdrawal from the presidential race.   The endorsement is coming after weeks of mounting pressure from within his own party and from prominent Democratic donors urging him to step aside for the sake of the party’s future.   Though, the announcement marks a significant shift in the political landscape as the Democratic Party must now quickly organize to select a new nominee before August 7.  …

FG asks Nigerians to Apply for ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on all Nigerian youths and IT enthusiasts to join the Capture the Flag (CTF) competition by registering to participate in the Economic Community of West Africa’s (ECOWAS) Cybersecurity Hackathon. The event is aimed to empower citizens across the region with vital cybersecurity skills.   The event is being organised by ECOWAS and hosted by Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and NITDA.   The Cybersecurity Hackathon presents an excellent opportunity for both beginners and seasoned professionals…

TSF applauds FG’s Initiative to address Food Shortage across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended the Federal Government for its proactive measures in addressing the critical issue of food shortage across Nigeria.   In a statement signed by its Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Afolabi Josiah on Sunday in Abuja, the group said the measures including the dispatch of trailer loads of food supplies to states are a reflection of the administration commitment to the welfare of Nigerians.   “This initiative of dispatching 20 trailer loads of 25kg bags of rice to each of the 36 states and…

PDP Govs lack moral right to advise Tinubu on governance or rate his performance -TMSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Group (TMSG) has revealed the hypocrisy of the PDP governors described them as chichidodos, a mythical bird that hates excreta but feed on worms that live in faeces. The group made the remarks on Sunday in Abuja following the governors’ comments on the Tinubu administration. In a twist of irony, the PDP governors who had feasted on the enormous allocations being generated by the Tinubu administration have turned to accuse the same government of non – performance. The TMSG, in a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka…

Tinubu’s intervention in National minimum wage crisis, great relief for Nigerians- Group

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the successful intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the long standing crisis over a new national minimum wage as a great relief for Nigerians.   It said in a statement signed by its Chairman Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary Wale Adedayo that it was a reflection of the President’s solid,time-tested negotiation skills.   “We welcome the cheery news of the resolution of the lingering minimum wage crisis and the role played by President Tinubu in breaking the deadlock.   “As many Nigerians may have realized…

“God’s timing is perfect!” declares Afolabi Olajuwon

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On the serene morning of Sunday, July 21, 2024, the congregation at Foursquare Gospel Church, Dobi, Gwagwalada, Abuja, gathered for their weekly Sunday service. The air was filled with anticipation following an electrifying and Spirit-filled choir ministration. As the music faded, the guest minister, Afolabi Olajuwon, approached the pulpit to deliver a powerful message titled “The Power of Divine Visitation: From Despair to Joy.”   “Good morning, beloved. It’s a beautiful Sunday to gather in the house of the Lord,” began Afolabi Olajuwon. “Today, our theme for the month is…

For once, I agree with Adams Oshiomhole – Tonnie Iredia

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For the better part of the last two decades, I had cause to severally disagree or oppose the viewpoints, statements or actions of Adams Oshiomhole either as President of the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC, or Governor of Edo State or National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC. In order not to belabour the issues of the past, I will only just say we fell apart many times and quite often used the media to put our different positions in the public domain. It is therefore quite likely that many…