Author: Saint Augustine

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, is currently reviewing the cost of direct sponsorship of Nigerian cadets undergoing foreign training under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP). The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh noted that the review of ongoing sponsorship cost has become necessary due to the global inflationary trends which is very pronounced in the Philippines, India and some other countries where Nigerian cadets are undergoing Certificate of Competency (CoC) Examination training under the NSDP programme. The sponsorship covers training leading to obtaining a Certificate of Competency, CoC. “We are not unmindful of the unforeseen…

… Assures Nigerians of improved security, cautions against spread of false alarms The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has allayed the fears of residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs concerning the recent perceived security threats as he ordered massive deployment of additional police operatives and operational assets within the FCT and its environs to solidify the security and protection of lives and property of its residents, critical national assets and vulnerable facilities as well as road users plying routes in and around the FCT. The IGP made the charge during the Force Management Team’s…

… Set to clamp down on motorcycles without appropriate registration Worried by the increasing number of unregistered motorcycles plying the roads and the urgent need to ensure that all two wheel vehicles are duly captured in the National Vehicle Identification Scheme database, the Acting Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu has issued strong directives to the 37 Sector Commanders to commence with immediate effect, full clamp down on any motorcycle seen without appropriate registration. This directive was contained in a statement signed by Bisi Kazeem, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer and made available to the National Association of Online…

… Charges them to touch lives of poorest of the people in rural communities The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, today, inaugurated the 21 Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen at the Anambra State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka, Anambra state. Among the Transition Committee Chairmen inaugurated were: Aguata: Prince Chibuike Ofobuike, Anambra East: Dr. Anselem Onuorah, Anambra West: Mr. Felix Ikechi, Anaocha: Mr. Gerald Ikechukwu Ozo, Awka North: Mr. Emmanuel Ucheze, Awka South: Mr. Thankgod Aniago and Ayamelum: Hon. Livinus Onyenwe. Others included: Dunukofia: Mr. Augustine Onyemaobi Nonyelum, Ekwusigo: Mr. James Chimezie Obi, Idemili North: Mr. Chucks…

The Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM) has called for a review of strategies to include increased capacity building and partnership with the media to combat human trafficking across the globe. In a statement signed by the President of the JIFORM, Dr. Ajibola Abayomi to mark the 2022 Human Trafficking Day, he said the present realities both within the developed and developing nations showed that there was need to change various strategies being adopted to combat the criminal acts. Ajibola, argued that “flowing from the theme for 2022 which is the Use and Abuse of Technology which primarily focuses on…

In a bid to put smiles on the faces of many as part of his birthday celebration for the year 2022, Pastor in charge, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Comforters Assembly, Lagos Province 38, Area 3, Pastor Muyiwa Matilukuro has empowered Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SME) in the church with cash gift to grow their respective businesses. This was part of his Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for members of the parish, even as a total of 11 widows and 23 traders, small business owners benefitted from the gesture. Similarly, no fewer than eleven widows and widowers were also…

The London Graduate School and the Commonwealth University of Business Arts and Technology which had the Institution’s Dubai Leadership Summit with wide range of events that brought together top executives, business leaders and other professionals across the globe to share knowledge from July 26 – 28, 2022 honoured one of Anambra State finest and Former President- General of Adazi-Ani Town, Hon. Ikechukwu John Eyisi with Masterclass Certificate in Business Management and Leadership. For distinguishing himself professionally through meritorious service that has impacted many lives positively, the Commonwealth University also has conferred honorary doctorate award (Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)– Honoris…

The marriage ceremonies between the daughter of Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin and former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, Fatima Buratai and Ismail held on Saturday, July 29, 2022 at Gora Village at Tukur & Tukur Farms in Keffi Emirate, Nasarawa State. The venue was agog with traditional regalia, Military Uniforms and exotic Royal Rose, Captains of industries, members of the Diplomatic Corps, philanthropist, legislatures, Ministers, Judicial officers and members of the fourth estate of the realm to witness the wedding fatiha. The unprecedented crowds that witnessed the event explained the kind of person General…

… As Gov. Soludo commits to strengthen laws against child abuse, maltreatment As part of activities to mark her birthday yesterday, the Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs. Nonye Soludo visited a hospital and an orphanage home in Awka to donate foodstuffs and relief materials to them. The Governor’s wife was accompanied by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Paschal Agbodike, Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo and others. They paid a visit to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka and later, Model Community Children’s Home, Ifite-Awka…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria on research and training towards enhancing maritime safety and security in Nigeria. The Director General NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh and his counterpart at the NITT, Dr. Bayero Salih Farah signed the MoU  over the weekend in Zaria which is hinged on research and training with a view to enhancing local content and boosting the quality assurance of the institute. This is a follow up on earlier agreements reached between both Agencies of government in their quest to further domesticate…