The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has said that a credible and efficient maritime justice system is foundational to attracting investors and position Nigeria as a competitive hub in global shipping. He stated this at the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute and the Nigerian Maritime Law Association. Themed, “Advancing Maritime Justice, Strengthening Global Trade”, Akume noted that maritime justice is not a sectoral concern but a national governance issue that directly impacts trade, investment, and the cost of…
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The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Ben Kalu has explained why the sum of N1 billion was earmarked to purchase musical instruments for churches in Bende federal constituency of Abia state. He added that the programme was a Youth Re-orientation and Social Support Programme delivered with evangelistic approach through faith-based organizations in his constituency. The Deputy Speaker in a statement issued Wednesday by his office noted that Bende has 13 federal political/electoral wards and over 200 churches, He further argued that this development was not entirely new or strange, saying faith-based organisations in other parts of the country…
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Wednesday commenced strategic discussions to strengthen cooperation and improve support for victims of aircraft accidents and their families. The engagement was part of Nigeria’s broader effort to align its emergency response framework with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and global best practices on Family Assistance. The meeting was convened in Abuja by the National Family Assistance Coordination Committee, which is coordinated by the NSIB and, Senior officials of the NCAA who joined the session to deliberate on institutional roles and practical steps for implementation. According…
In politics, there are those who seek power for personal advancement, and there are those whose greatest influence lies in the number of lives they transform. While public attention often gravitates toward governors, ministers, and presidents, history repeatedly reminds us that behind every successful political movement are individuals whose vision, organization, and unwavering commitment make victory possible. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke belongs to that rare category of political leaders whose greatest legacy may not be the offices he has occupied, but the people he has built. Across Nigeria’s political landscape, Faleke has earned a reputation as a bridge-builder,…
Operatives of the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering and the IGP X-Squad have successfully dismantled a pipeline vandalism network operating in Adamawa State. The operation led to the arrest of seven suspects and the recovery of 285 pieces of vandalized Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu in a statement on Tuesday said acting on credible intelligence received on 9th July, 2026, operatives intercepted a J5 bus fully loaded with suspected vandalized NNPC pipelines along the Yola–Numan Road in Adamawa State. He added: “The vehicle was driven by one…
A Non Governmental Organisation, Face of Liberty International has called on young Africans to take greater responsibility for solving developmental problems bedeviling the nations instead of depending solely on governments and political institutions. Its Executive Director, Leonard Ogunweide made the call during the virtual graduation ceremony of the first cohort of its 2026 Free Market Fellowship held in Lagos State. The 10-week programme was designed to inculcate leadership and civic education training in the next generation of leaders, featuring participants from several African countries. Ogunweide said Africa’s development would require citizens who could transform ideas, skills, knowledge and available…
The federal government has inaugurated a seven-man high-level Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) steering committee to decarbonise its aviation sector. This committee, it said, would serve as a national governance platform responsible for providing strategic direction, coordinating implementation, promoting collaboration among stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of Nigeria’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Implementation Programme. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, speaking during the presentation of the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feasibility Study, and the launch of the ICAO-supported Sustainable Aviation Fuel Business Implementation Study hinted that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) represents one of the most practical and impactful…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday disclosed a string of arrests and recoveries in separate operations that disrupted kidnapping logistics networks. The command also revealed that it rescued a kidnap victim, and netted suspects linked to armed robbery and car theft across the Federal Capital Territory. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi said the successes underscored the value of public-spirited intelligence and close collaboration between residents and police. Following an investigation into the 8 July abduction at Yellow House, Mpape, the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit traced and arrested Umaru Danda (a Zamfara native) at Gadabiu village, Niger…
Troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, acting on credible intelligence, have intercepted a suspected terrorist logistics network during a well coordinated covert operation aimed at disrupting terrorist supply chains in the North East Theatre. Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Monday said the intelligence-led operation, conducted at about 4:00 p.m on 19 July 2026 also arrested six suspects. He added that the operation involved the establishment of an intelligence led stop-and-search along a suspected terrorist logistics route. Goni noted: “The operation culminated in the arrest of 6 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers travelling in…
Troops of Sector 4, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have apprehended another foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged illegal immigrant during a security operation in Lassa, Dille General Area of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State. Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Monday said the operation was carried out by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion at about 11:48 a.m on 19 July 2026, as part of ongoing intelligence driven operations in the North East Theatre. He noted that during the operation, troops arrested one Musa Fashir, 32 years old Sudanese national suspected to…