The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is reviewing 16 proposals for amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, which is often referred to as the “Seafarers’ Bill of Rights”. This much was made public at a three-day Tripartite Technical session which brought together key stakeholders from government, employers, unions, and international maritime … Read more
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, has debunked rumours making the rounds that she is considering resigning following the crisis that has rocked the House since former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa was impeached. Meranda who was reacting to rumours on social media platforms that she was contemplating throwing in the towel, … Read more
A newly admitted student of the Department of Mass Communication at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Ondo State, has been brutally murdered in an attack by suspected hoodlums. The deceased, identified simply as Oluwaseun, was reportedly killed at Opomulero Street in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources revealed that he had barely … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has accused state governors of unlawfully dissolving local government councils, defying both constitutional provisions and a Supreme Court ruling. He described these actions as not only illegal but bordering on treason. Fagbemi made this declaration on Wednesday at an event organized by … Read more
Authorities in Niger State have apprehended 33 individuals accused of engaging in illegal mining activities that pose serious environmental and security risks. The arrests took place in the Gbokuchi-Kotongba area of Paikoro Local Government during a coordinated enforcement operation. The operation, spearheaded by the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources, was conducted in collaboration with … Read more
The Executive Director, Projects Implementation, Federal Housing Authority Nigeria, Remi Omowaiye has claimed that Governor Ademola Adeleke is responsible for the political crisis in Osun State. Naija News reports that at least eight persons were killed during the crisis involving the control of the government secretariats in the state. The crisis began when elected local … Read more
The management of Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), led by its Managing Director, Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, on Tuesday, paid an advocacy visit on the Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Enugu State, Hon. Kingsley Udeh. The visit is part of MEDL’s effort to galvanize support of critical stakeholders within its area of operations to cultivate … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has met top British diplomats and accused the Inspector of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun of executing and imposing illegality on local councils in the state. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Wednesday by the Spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. Adeleke … Read more
Thirteen members of the Benue State House of Assembly have been suspended for engaging in what has been described as dishonourable actions that risk undermining the integrity of the House and fostering discord among its members. The suspended members are required to return the funds allocated for their planned foreign trip, as they will no … Read more
Two people have reportedly loss their lives in a gun powder explosion at a local market in Talata-Mafara Market, Zamfara State. New Telegraph gathered that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, caused widespread panic as traders and shoppers scrambled for safety in the busy market. According to a report, the explosion originated from a shop … Read more