Author: Saint Augustine

… As Anishere harps on replication of Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project by Gulf of Guinea nations … Financial Institutions to structure loans with low interest rate for women in maritime – Ezeoke The need for women to collaborate in order to take their rightful place in the maritime industry in Nigeria and elsewhere took the centre stage yesterday as members of the Women in International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) and the members of the Women in Maritime Africa (WIMA), Nigerian chapter came together to mark the maiden edition of the International Day for Women in Maritime. It will be…

The National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, has, yet again, reaffirmed its commitment to continuously offer publicity supports to security agencies in a manner that could bridge prevailing distrust between citizens and officers in uniform. This was the highpoint of a breakfast meeting between the association and the spokesman of Lagos State Police Command, Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin in Ikeja early Tuesday. Speaking, NAOSRE Head of Research and Intelligence Unit, Mr. Lateef Owodunni extolled the gallantry efforts of the state command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abiodun Alabi. He stressed the necessity for effective communication about…

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) has called for the support of traditional rulers in order to win the ongoing war against corruption. The Chairman, Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), Hon. Justice Eni Esan (rtd.) said this yesterday during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun at his residence in Ibadan. She noted that local communities will enjoy more dividends of democracy if traditional institutions play active roles in the fight against corruption. Hon. Justice Eni Esan (rtd) insisted that for the fight against corruption in the State to be effective, traditional institutions…

The present level of decadence in Abia state, no doubt, account for the avalanche of aspirants under the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) who want to help in the rescue of the state. Of course everyone of them has the requisite qualification to govern and is driven by the burning to pull the beloved state from the brink of collapse. But who, amongst all the APC aspirants has what it takes to help outst the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state from its obvious misgovernance and mismanagement of resources? Dr. Alex Otti who has consistently re­affirmed his commitment…

The federal government has been advised to revisit its policy on the use of cassava flour for bread making. This charge was handed down by the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) Association at the end of its monthly review of the economy. The charge according to the association became imperative in view of the soaring cost of bread and other food items occasioned by the ongoing Russia – Ukraine war. Nigeria is currently facing a serious food crisis as many average citizens cannot afford staples especially bread due to escalated cost of the product. The crisis is occasioned by…

A Security expert and retired Major General, Pat Agem-Vingir has appealed to delegates at the forthcoming presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to shun votes selling or buying. He also admonished them to vote for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who he described as the most prepared Presidential aspirant in the interest of national development. Vingir, who made the call yesterday during a virtual political discussion tagged, ‘Think Osinbajo’ with the Osinbajo Think Tank Group, advised them to shun money bag politicians in the interest of peace and national unity. “I appeal to you (delegates) to think about your…

… As Soludo visits him in custody The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, expressed sadness over what he called “sacrilegious killings” of innocent persons, kidnappings and all forms of criminalities including the brutal enforcement of the senseless “sit at home”perpetuated by sundry groups claiming to be acting for or on behalf of IPOB. The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo who disclosed this in his post on his verified Facebook page observed that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu assured that if the opportunity arose, he would be glad to personally broadcast to…

… Says it’s a plus, way forward for women The President, Ocean Ambassadors Foundation, Hon. Olaitan Williams has said that the designation of May 18 of every year as the International Day for Women in Maritime by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a plus and a way forward for women. Williams who disclosed this in a telephone interview with Primetime Reporters recently said that the development signaled a time for women to come together to show solidarity and to challenge themselves to come together and get it right through the ladder. While insisting that there was nothing as good…

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State was one of the special guests at the solemnization of the holy matrimony between Miss Adaeze Nwosu-Iheme and Mr. Ikenna Azubuike Uju. The Bridegroom, Miss Adaeze Nwosu-Iheme who is a trained medical doctor, is the daughter of High Chief Uzoma (Lord Mayor of Nkwerre ancient Kingdom) and Hon. Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme (Ph.D). On the other hand, the groom, Mr. Ikenna Azubuike Uju who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Uju hails from Nkwerre town in Imo State. The wedding took place at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Maitama, Abuja with Senator Ken…

Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, today, raised concerns over the lingering issues raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and urged the federal government to put an end to their action without unnecessary delay. A communiqué signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the committee, Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka and made available to National Association of Online Security Reporters in Lagos, read: “The incessant shutting down of Nigerian University System is not only killing the nation’s education quality and standard but also crippling the nation’s growth and development. “It is no more news that the Academic…