Author: Saint Augustine

The Principal Partner, Akabogu and Associates, Mr. Emeka Akabogu has called on the Federal government to make a provision that would enable the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have power of prosecution so as to effectively wage war on pirates and sea robbers operating on the nation’s waterways. Akabogu who was reacting to the recent lamentation by the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi over the agency’s inability to prosecute suspected pirates and other criminal elements on the nation’s waterways stated that this was a big challenge which should be overcome. He noted that because NIMASA was…

As Nigerians are still grappling with the shift in the dates for the 2015 general elections, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has called on Nigerians to give the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) all the necessary supports it may need to deliver on its mandate of free, fair and credible elections on the new dates announced by the Commission. The National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam who made this known in a Press release he issued in Lagos, a copy of which was made available to Primetime Reporters however reminded INEC that it owed it as a…

The Igbo Christian Traders and Gospel Ministers’ Association has given reasons why it has adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as its preferred candidate in the forth-coming 2015 Presidential election rescheduled to hold on March 28, 2015. Speaking with newsmen in Lagos, the National Chairman of the Association, Evang. Emmanuel Ezeani stated that some years back, the Naira was pegged at N80 per Dollar and Nigeria could not attract any foreign investment arguing that today when the same Dollar was traded at N165 and above, Nigeria had attracted well over $286 billion foreign investment. Ezeani recalled that prior to this administration, the…

The Principal Partner, Olisa Agbakoba Legal Chambers, Barr. Olisa Agbakobi (SAN) has called for the unbundling of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to enable it become more productive and efficient. Agbakoba who made this call in Lagos said the call became necessary considering the dwindling performance of NIMASA as a result of numerous maritime administrative functions. Barr. Agbakoba who is the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said NIMASA being the first Nigerian Maritime Agency swallowed the Government Inspector of Shipping functions stressing that even in its operational law, there were too many things, such…

The Nigeria Customs Service PTML Area Command has assured the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) that its proposed Chapter Secretariat at the PTML had received the maximum attention and approval of the Command’s management. The Customs Area Controller of the Command (CAC), Comptroller Talatu Isa who disclosed this when the National Officers of the association led by its National President, Prince Olayiwola Shittu paid her courtesy visit at the command also said that the design had been forwarded to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Isa emphasized that as soon as approval was granted by NPA, no stone would…

The growing apprehension in some quarters over the possibility of removing the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Atahiru Jega before the rescheduled election dates has been laid to rest, as his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kayode Idowu, today, debunked speculations that his principal would proceed on terminal leave before the conduct of the March 28 presidential election. Idowu, who made this known on Tuesday when he featured in a TV programme monitored in Lagos, explained that Professor Jega’s appointment was not guided by civil service rules and as such, he would serve until his tenure expires…

…meets with P&G Nigeria Business Leaders The Technopreneurs, a team of contestants from the University of Ibadan, have emerged winners of the P&G CEO Challenge, Nigeria having consistently out-performed all other teams throughout the competition. The Technopreneurs team, comprising Ololade Olaleye, Olamide Oladeji and Dolapo Salawu emerged top after winning the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) contest ahead of the HHR, Midas, Incredible and Nudocs from the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye respectively. Obiora Chisom, Talent Practice Manager, P&G Nigeria, who disclosed this, commended the high level…

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has continued to show the human side of governance as he set aside the serious issues of the state to pay a surprise visit to victims of a fatal accident that claimed one life and left four others wounded in Onitsha. The governor who arrived Ward 3 of Onitsha General Hospital on Monday afternoon to offer words of encouragement to the recuperating casualties of the accident showed dissatisfaction with vehicle owners whose lack of attention to the need to maintain their vehicles have often led to avoidable accidents on the highways. Cheering up…

By Emeka Ozumba One of the major confirmations of an individual’s attainment of full citizenship rights is his ability to vote and be voted for in the electoral process of any country.  The right to vote is quite often referred to as the Universal adult suffrage.  Yes, the right to vote of every citizen of every country that is of legal age. In Nigeria and many other counties, Universal adult suffrage is pegged at the age of 18 years. However like in the coming of age rites and initiation in Igboland, one is required to fulfill certain conditions in order to fully exercise…

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has distributed the first set of 2,660 bags of rice to pensioners in the State. Performing the function at Independence Square, Amawbia, Governor Obiano said the welfare of pensioners, who served the State faithfully in the past, would remain a priority throughout the life span of his administration. The beneficiaries were retired primary school teachers and local government workers from Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Dunukofia and Njikoka local government areas. The Governor recalled that on inception, his administration offset N1.8b pension arrears and had since maintained regular monthly payment in line with his…