Speaker Abbas, Minister, Shipping association make case for establishment of regulatory agency

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, and the Minister of Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, have pushed for the establishment of a shipping regulatory agency in the country. The Speaker and the Minister jointly canvassed for the establishment in Abuja during a public hearing on the Shipping Council’s repeal and enactment of the Shippers’ Council and …

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Stakeholders Unanimously Endorse Repeal and Re-Enactment of Shippers’ Council Bill

In a resounding show of support, stakeholders in the maritime industry have overwhelmingly accepted the proposed repeal and re-enactment of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council and Economic Regulatory Bill during a public hearing held at the National Assembly in Abuja. The public hearing, which was attended by representatives from various sectors of the industry, including shipping companies, freight forwarders, and cargo …

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Children’s Day: Tinubu celebrates Nigerian children

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Nigerian children as he calls for a reinforcement of the family unit.     He further stated that his administration will spare no effort in ensuring that Nigeria’s children have a solid footing for the realisation of their dreams.   This was made known in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President …

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Kano: APC Assembly Members reject abolition of five Emirates, urge Gov Yusuf to respect separation of powers

Kano State House of Assembly Members from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected the abolition of the five Emirates in the state by Governor Abba Yusuf. The APC Assembly Members urged Yusuf to respect the separation of powers in the state and stop abusing his powers as executive Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by their leader, …

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Kano Emirate: Group Condemns Gov Abba Yusuf For Lawlessness, Plans To Destabilize Nigeria

The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has condemned Governor Abba Yusuf’s decision to dissolve the Kano Emirate and subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano despite a court order. The group also criticised the governor for issuing an arrest warrant for the deposed Emir Ado Bayero as executive overreach, an assault on Kano’s cultural heritage …

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Former Rivers Assembly Speaker, Colleagues Caught On Tape Lying Over Defection to APC

A viral video has confirmed the defection of the former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, his deputy, Dumle Maol and others from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. According to a letter signed by Maol and read by Amaewhule, their “defection was necessitated by the division in the PDP, particularly, …

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Sanwo-Olu, Cabinet Members Visit Obasa Over Father’s Demise

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday led members of his cabinet to the Agege home of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on a condolence visit over the demise of Alhaji Suleimon Atanda Obasa. Alhaji Suleimon Obasa, father of the Speaker, passed away on Tuesday at 83 with Governor Sanwo-Olu describing the incident …

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You Don’t Mean Well For Tinubu, Group Tells Wike, Allies For Disregarding Rivers Peace Accord

The Oduduwa Solidarity Network (OSN) has slammed the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and his allies for undermining President Bola Tinubu by violating the Rivers State Peace Accord. The group said the actions and utterances by Wike and his supporters are unacceptable and undermine the dignity of the office of the President. In December 2023, Governor Siminalayi Fubara signed an agreement …

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Dickson Akoh’s Appointment To Jigawa University Board Sparks Outrage, as Pan Arewa Group Cites Previous Expulsion for Malpractice

A Pan Arewa group, Jigawa Conscience Alliance has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately reverse the appointment of Mr Dickson Akoh as Member of the Governing Board of Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa. The group frowned bitterly at his appointment wondering why a man known to have been expelled from the renowned University of Abuja for Examination …

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