The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola Monday lamented that Nigeria contribution to the global fleet was below two per cent. To this end, he said the country’s dependency on imports from other parts of the world makes Revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction to near-zero and zero emissions for shipping sector an important debate Nigeria must not shy away from. The minister also added that that the federal government was championing the course of shipping decarbonisation as means to reduce emissions in African maritime industry. Thisin order to improve the competitiveness of the continent’s shipping routes. Oyetola…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will Tuesday perform groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Players’ Hostel and a number of new training pitches holds in Abuja. The groundbreaking will be done by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Named the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel, the 68-room facility is located at the heart of Package B of the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The two-wing edifice, with A and B Sections has a total of 62 single rooms, four suites and two executive suites. The NFF has also resolved to construct two new training pitches —one synthetic and one…
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen leads other super Eagles players to arrive early to camp in Kigali ahead of a crucial World cup qualifier against Rwanda, Other players are: Olympiacos defender, Bruno Onyemaechi, Nigerian professional football league players, goal keeper Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars, mildfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha(Niger Tornadoes), Goal keeper, Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania) and striker Tolu Arokodare(KRC Genk, Belgium). All team officials including Super eagles coach Eric Chelle have also arrived Kigali on Sunday to intensify preparation for the encounter.
Dear Nasir, This is a letter from a friend. I take the liberty of calling you a friend because, for nearly 12 years, we walked the same political path, sharing dreams of a better Nigeria within the same party. I also recall your 50th birthday when I persuaded two wealthy friends to accompany me to Dubai, where you were in exile, to celebrate with you. I made two other visits to Dubai with different delegations to meet with you and another of your friends from Canada. We also held another meeting in Accra, Ghana, for the same purpose. I also…
In spite of his recent reaffirmation of loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), indications have emerged that former President Muhammadu Buhari was aware of the recent defection the former governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the moves by some of his allies to do same. For months now, there had been scheming and political realignment by opposition leaders and aggrieved members of the APC to form an alliance to unseat President Bola Tinubu. One of the arrow heads of the movement, El-Rufai had during an interview with BBC Hausa, claimed Buhari…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have successfully neutralised 12 terrorists conducting a fighting patrol in Maigora village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The terrorists, it was gathered, were neutralized on Friday when the armed bandits stormed the village around 12:30 p.m. However, troops in the vicinity swiftly responded, engaging the attackers in a firefight that forced them to withdraw into nearby bushes. According to Zagazola Makama, In the initial encounter, troops neutralised five bandits and seized two motorcycles. During a follow-up operation, the fleeing bandits regrouped and launched a counterattack on the troops, who decisively repelled them and…
A group, Women For Change Vanguard on Friday took their protests to the United Nations office in Abuja where they called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to present evidence that she was sexually harassed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The maintained that their peaceful protest was not merely about demanding justice, it was also about holding both parties accountable.It noted that this was not the first time Natasha has made serious allegations a prominent figure. It added that such actions risk becoming a weapon she wields against men in power, undermining the core principles of our fight against…
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu has ordered an immediate investigation into the industrial accident that occurred at a steel plant in the Ogijo area of Sagamu Local Government, Ogun State. Audu expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which resulted in casualties and extended condolences to the families of those affected. The minister in a statement issued Friday assured that the government would take decisive steps to determine both the immediate and remote causes of the accident. Audu said: “The ministry of Steel Development wishes to commiserate with the families of the affected persons who may have either lost…
The Ambassador of Namibia to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb has expressed his country’s desire to partner with Nigerian airlines to restore direct connectivity. He added that talks are currently ongoing with Air Peace in that regard. Geiseb disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The discussion revolved around existing Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Namibia and potential collaborations to enhance aviation connectivity between the two nations. However, he encouraged the minister to engage with domestic airlines to explore potential collaboration opportunities. Geiseb highlighted…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a husband and wife, Baba Sadiq and Hafsat Lawal, alongside two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court. The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Thursday said they were strain for obtaining money by false pretense, money laundering and stealing to the tune of N197,750,000. It added that they were arraigned on six-count charges on Monday, March 10, 2025. The agency noted that the defendants allegedly colluded among themselves and defrauded their victims through different guises, including impersonating the wife of the…