Author: Saint Augustine

The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has declared that descendants of Oduduwa must unite across the world regardless of religious and political differences. Ooni Ogunwusi made the declaration at his Ile Oodua palace on Tuesday, during the commemoration of his sixth coronation anniversary, describing the Yorubas as natural leaders who are being watched by other nationalities for direction at all times. “Our unity is non-negotiable and this is the best time that such irreplaceable virtue is needed the most. We must speak with one voice at all times as we prevent politics, religion…

… Rakes in N784.8 billion in eleven months The Apapa command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that it has recorded a seizure of thirteen (13) containers with a Duty Paid Value of N285 million in the month of November 202. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Yusuf Malanta Ibrahim who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday revealed that a seizure of 46.55kg of cocaine concealed on vessels MV Karteria and Chayanee Naree with a street value of N13.2 billion was also recorded on two different occasions. Ibrahim further informed that the command’s seizure…

By Eugene Nweke The epoch occasion that greeted the freight forwarding sector of the maritime industry two weeks ago might have been greeted with some shortcomings, yet it is better starting off from a point than abiding in professional stereotype of nothingness. The graduation processes might not have met the qualification expectations of some industry stakeholders in one hand and might have surpassed the expectations of many stakeholders in the other hand. Notwithstanding which ever divide of expectations one belongs to, we must appreciate the doggedness of those who ensured that a professionalizing process has commenced in earnest, any other…

… Nigeria needs inventory of transport assets for proper planning – Jamoh The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Government holds the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) in high regard as a professional body the country can rely on for direction in transport policy planning and administration. Osinbajo stated this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the Third National Transport Summit organised by CIOTA with the theme, “Regulating The Transport Sector In Nigeria: The State of the Art and The Years Ahead.” The Vice President who was represented by Minister of Transportation,…

…Says Soludo, greatest gift from governor to the state Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has recorded yet another milestone as the state owned airport begins operations with Air Peace Airline expected to make a flight into the new airport this Tuesday. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently gave the nod for the Anambra Cargo and Passenger Airport located in Umueri in the state to commence commercial operations which Obiano has taken full advantage of and the people of the state are highly excited by the development. In his reaction to the development, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. Oranu…

The Oyo State Government over the weekend hosted tourism enthusiasts at the maiden edition of the Iyake Festival saying it is intensifying efforts to create avenues to boost the tourism sector in the State. Speaking at the Festival held at Ado-Awaye, the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun said the State has identified over 167 tourist sites in the State vowing that the state is ready to exhibit sites and prepare the state for tourists. The Honourable Commissioner disclosed that the Ministry has embarked on the initiative to encourage tourism as an alternative means of Internally…

As part of her efforts to inspire millions of African youths to be agents of change, the 3D African Youth Organization has recognized the efforts of Africans, especially young Africans in building a better society. Innocent Eneta, the President of African Peace and Conflict Management Foundation (APACMF), was recently honoured with the prestigious Africa Youth Icon award for his contribution to the society. Eneta who is also the publisher of Daily Global Newspaper Lagos was honoured alongside other high profile delegates across Africa including Nigerians, South Africans, Kenyan, Ghanian, Cameroonian among others The Executive Director, 3D African Youth Organization, Mr.…

…Promises to end out-of-school children roaming the streets The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has clinched the ‘Exemplary Performance of the Year 2021’ Award at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Pen Night which took place over the weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement by the Board’s Media team said that the award by NUJ was in recognition of Adeniran’s exceptional performance in developing the Basic Education sector in the State. Speaking earlier, the Chairman, NUJ, Oyo Council, Comrade Ademola Babalola described Adeniran as a forthright administrator whose acts of big heart…

A 44-year old father of three, Gabriel Anthony Patrick has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for ingesting 96 pellets of cocaine,which he excreted in the custody of the agency. This is contained in a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy and  made available to NAOSRE. According to the statement, Gabriel, a native of Nike in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu state was arrested on Friday 26th November, 2021 during an outward clearance of Turkish Airline at the boarding screening area…

The Acting Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko has stated that deliberate measures and investments are being undertaken by the Authority to create a fully digital ecosystem in all the country’s port locations by 2025. Giving a presentation on his organization’s “Digitalization Roadmap and Current Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Implementation Status” at the 41st Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) Annual Council Meeting and 16th Round-table Conference of Managing Directors of PMAWCA, in Douala – Cameroon, Bello-Koko informed the delegates that a lot of work has gone into the smart port transformation…