Author: Saint Augustine

The Cargo Defence Fund (CDF) has called on the Export Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to support the mandate of the Fund which is set up to protect the trade investments of members through the instrumentality of law and technical expertise. The Secretary of the Fund, Mr. Okwudili Taiwo Daniels who made this cal on Tuesday at the LCCI Headquarters in Lagos noted that the Fund which was established by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council was put in place to assist importers and exporters in the pursuit of their legitimate claims. Daniels observed that prior to…

Historically, Idumuje people who are part of Idumuje clan in Aniocha North L.G.A. Delta State trace their roots to ancient Bini kingdom just like most of the Ezechima and Odiani people that left Benin in the 18th century. Idumuje Uno and Idumuje Ugboko are one people that settled in different locations. They share boundaries with towns like Igbodo in Ika North East LGA, Onicha Ugbo and Ugbodu in Aniocha North LGA and Ewohinmi in Edo State. They belong to the Igboid linguistic group but their political power structure, institutions and practices; draw largely from the ancient Bini kingdom. Agriculture was…

Following the gruesome murder of four family members at Ibeshe, Ikorodu on sunday, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested the Baale of Ipakodo, an outskirt of Ikorodu and the three others. The command also uncovered a deadly shrine in the area believed to be the domain of the dreaded badoo cult group. The operation which was carried out in the early hours of Monday was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, Imohinmi Edgal. The police operatives also arrested the operator of the shrine, one Alhaji Alaka Abayomi. Other suspects arrested are Junior Christian and Owoyemi…

Operatives of the Federal Anti Robbery Squad (FARS), Lagos State Command have arrested two members of a notorious armed robbery gang operating on the Oworonshoki expressway. The suspects identified as Ahmed Olamilakan and Abiodun Ogunkanni specialists in car snatching, allegedly snatched two vehicles from unsuspecting members of the public. It was gathered that the suspects who operates on motorcycle trailed their victims to their homes in the night before pouncing on them. A police source said the suspects allegedly snatched a Toyota Camry with registration No. MUS 795 CD and a Lexus Jeep No. LSR 269 EM from two of…

The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator of the United Nations System in Nigeria, Edward Kallon decorated Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano as a leading Champion on Sustainable Development Goals. Edward Kallon is with the United Nations Country Team in Awka, Anambra State for their 2017 Annual Development Partners Retreat which held at Best Western Meloch Hotel. Emphasizing that the choice of Anambra for this year’s retreat was anchored on the safe and peaceful atmosphere, Kallon said, “Our being here is an indication of the strong partnership between the United Nations and Anambra State. “Gov. Obiano is a champion of Sustainable…

Former Petroleum Secretary, Chief Philip Asiodu has said that Nigeria would overcome most of her socio-economic challenges if the public servants adhere to 50 percent of the Four Way Test of the Rotary Club. Asiodu, who spoke at the weekend in Lagos as a Special Guest of Honour at the Investiture of Rotarian Isichei Osamgbi, as the 33rd President of the Rotary Club of Ikoyi noted that the Four Way Test of the Rotary International embraced by all its clubs was all encompassing in dealing with issues of principle and dedication to work and would be of great advantage in…

The Lagos State Police command has called on the Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Community Development Association (CDA) Chairman and traditional rulers to report to the police residents who are living in isolated areas which are no longer safe so as to stop people from dwelling in insecure areas without proper social structures. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole made this call in a press release he issued in Lagos on Sunday in reaction to a murder incident reported in the early hours of Sunday 30th July, 2017 where police operatives of the Lagos state…

Ahead of the August 1st commencement date for the collection of the Practitioners’ Operating Fee (POF) as directed by the Minister of Transportation, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Chief Ernest Elochukwu has said that the Minister is wasting his time in trying to use his weight to bulldoze the collection of the controversial fee despite a subsisting court ruling for the maintenance of the status quo by all parties. Elochukwu nailed the coffin on the controversial collection, as he declared that ‘POF is fraud’, which he said emerged from the…

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) today took their protest against the forthcoming November 18 Governorship poll in Anambra State to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Area of the state. The group had gotten wind of the Governor’s coming to the church to celebrate with the Youth of the parish who marked their 2017 Youth Day and stormed the parish shouting ” No Election” to the consternation of the faithful who had earlier gathered to worship their God. According to the Senior Special Assistant Media to Gov. Willie Obiano, Mr. James Eze, “The growing popularity…

The Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administration (AAMA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has called for increased representation of the continent on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council and its Secretariat. Peterside who made the appeal when he led a delegation of some members of AAMA Executive Committee to meet with the IMO Secretary General, Mr. Kitack Lim at the Organization’s Headquarters in London, said that there was the need for Africa’s proportionate representation to commensurate with the size of the continent’s membership of IMO. According to the AAMA Chairman, “You will agree with me that the number of African…