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Jonathan, others task Fed Govt on deep sea port
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (746+ words) March 31, 2026 by The Nation Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, former Chairman of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and politician, Chief Bode George and other maritime stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to urgently develop deep sea ports, and decisive action…...
FG reiterates commitment to sustainable maritime security
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (938+ words) May 21, 2026 by Rosemary Nwisi, Port Harcourt The Federal Government(FG) has reiterated its commitment to building a sustainable and improved maritime security architecture, saying the Deep Blue Project has restored safety to Nigeria's waters and strengthened the country's blue economy....
Big battle for APC tickets in Oyo, Kwara as Fubara withdraws
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1470+ words) May 21, 2026 by Yusuf Alli (Managing Editor, Northern Operation), Jide Orintunsin, Abuja, Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt, Linus Oota, Lafia, David Adenuga, Bauchi, Onimisi Alao, Yola, Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan and Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin While sitting governors seeking second terms in most states…...
Centre seeks inclusive voting reform for the elderly
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (262+ words) May 18, 2026 by Faith Yahaya, Abuja The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has called for a system that provides older citizens the opportunity to participate meaningfully and safely in electoral processes. The call was made by the centre during the Citizens…...
Centre seeks inclusive voting reform for older Nigerians
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) May 17, 2026 by Faith Yahaya, Abuja The Director-General of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Omobolanle Obe, has called for a system that guarantees older citizens the opportunity to participate meaningfully, safely, and with dignity in electoral processes. She made the…...
House of Reps aspirant unveils manifesto
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) May 11, 2026 by Segun Showunmi, Ibadan An aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly in Somolu Constituency 01, Fawole Ezekiel, has unveiled a manifesto for the constituency, which includes hope, service, and true representation. Fawole described his aspiration as a movement…...
Akwa Ibom, Interaf group sign Mo U on deep seaport
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) January 13, 2026 by Our Reporter Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to delivering the Ibom Deep Seaport project, a critical infrastructure aimed at boosting the state's economy and transforming the region. Eno stated this during the…...
Oyetola urges states to invest in fibre boats to end wooden craft accidents
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (517+ words) January 11, 2026 by Oluwakemi Dauda The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy," Adegboyega Oyetola, has renewed his call on state governments across the federation to urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation and invest in safer, modern…...
RTEAN Lagos chair felicitates Nigerians
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (385+ words) January 2, 2026 by Our Reporter The Road Transport Employers" Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Lagos State Branch has extended his New Year"s greetings to Nigerians. Speaking during an interview with reporters at the body"s state Secretariat in Akesan, the Chairman,…...
Group commends Lawal's security push in Zamfara, rejects calls to revive Yari-Era policies
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (510+ words) January 2, 2026 by Our Reporter The Arewa Coalition for Peace, Reform and Good Governance (ACPRGG) has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for what it described as deliberate, courageous and reform-driven efforts to address the state's deep-rooted security challenges, arguing that…...