Author: Saint Augustine

The Fire and Power Ministries Incorporated with headquarters in Aboru, Lagos has said that part of the visions of the church is to run a tuition free school, free hospital services and an orphanage. The Senior Pastor of the Church, Rev. Ezekiel Chukwuyem Arimobi who disclosed this in a sermon to mark this year’s annual thanksgiving of the church in Lagos said that although the church was still growing, few years from now, all of them would be realized. According to him,”It is part of the visions of the church to run free education, free hospital services and run an…

Contrary to the information making the rounds in a section of the media that four United Nations (UN) staff had been killed and four trucks conveying food for internally displaced persons were carted away, the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, has described the report as gross misrepresentation of the incident. A statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Public Relations Officer, Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu stated that none of the casualties in the encounter had been identified as a staff of the UN. “In setting the record straight, it is necessary to state here that a…

Following the upbeat in social activities in and around Lagos state during yuletide season with a corresponding increase in vehicular traffic and in addition to the construction works being carried out by the state government at various parts of the state, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr. Edgal Imohimi has directed the deployment of more police personnel to help ameliorate the traffic situation during the period. The command’s public relations officer, Mr. Chike Oti, a Superintendent of Police who made this known in a statement in Lagos stated that the state police boss had directed the State Traffic Officer…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that in order to harness the opportunities derivable from the Blue Economy in Africa, there is the need for a proper framework and structure which will enhance the coordination of the sector. The NIMASA DG who stated this during a paper presentation to the Management of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in Lagos titled; “Introducing the Blue Economy Concept” said that in realizing a desirable blue sea economy framework, participatory engagement and agenda setting, participatory policy design and implementation and multi sector partnership…

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has brushed aside speculation that he could mount a run for Aso Rock come 2019. “I have no intention of running for President. My immediate focus is to continue working for ndi Anambra while expanding the frontiers of APGA starting with a convincing victory in the January 13, 2018 Senatorial Election, to taking over all South East States and beyond by 2017”. After the historic 21-over-21 Flawless Victory of Gov Obiano, speculation started swirling that the high performing governor of Anambra State and National Leader of APGA is eyeing a bid to take a…

In its quest to reintroduce the controversial Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) ,the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has appealed to its sister agency ,the  Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to assist in its regulatory mandate for efficient maritime industry. The Executive Secretary of the Council, Barrister Hassan Bello made the appeal  when the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside visited the Council, yesterday. Recall that the reintroduction of Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) became necessary following incessant importation of illegal arms into the country through the seaport. Bello who did not state if the scheme would attract charge, simply…

Following 15 years of zero death in the Ministry, the Mind of God Deliverance Ministry, Badagry, Lagos has rolled out its drums in thanksgiving to God who is a covenant keeper. The Ministry which came into existence in the year 2002 used the occasion of its annual thanksgiving which was preceded by a three day crusade to mark its 15th year anniversary. In his sermon, the Shepherd of the Ministry, Captain Rev. John Orji described the thanksgiving celebration as an annual event which marked the church’s end of the year activities as well as an occasion where they renew the…

The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has said that the planned evacuation of cargoes from the Apapa ports to Papalanto in Ogun State and other parts of the country by rail is a step in the right direction. The Lagos State Vice Chairman, Dry Cargo section, NARTO, Alhaji Abdullahi Inuwa Mohammed who made the position of the association on the issue known in an interview with Primetime Reporters in Lagos described the plan as a good development. According to him,”It is a good development because wherever train is operating, there must be trucks. If the train carried it…

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has called for the support of all Nigerians to the ease of doing business policy of the federal government. The association which made this call through its National President, Chief Increase Uche said the need for every Nigerian to support the policy was what drove them to the office of the Coordinator Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) so as to partner with the service on the issue as it relates to international trade facilitation and customs formalities. Uche noted that the recent ranking of Nigeria by the World…

The Governor of Anambra State has told pregnant mothers that adherence to good personal hygiene and regular vaccination is important for the birth of healthy children. The governor who was represented by his wife, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme), stated this during the flag off of December 2017 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week held at the Nigerian Red Cross premises at Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area. Governor Obiano told the nursing and expectant mothers that maintaining balanced diet and avoiding practices capable of deterring the growth and proper development of new born babies added to free immunization saves…