The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 15,500 litres of petroleum products suspected to be stolen during an anti-crude oil theft operation along the Okrika waterways in Rivers State. The operation, carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, followed credible intelligence on the movement of illegally obtained petroleum…
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 46 suspected criminals during a coordinated enforcement operation across several parts of the state as part of its ongoing campaign to rid Lagos of criminal elements and environmental offenders. The operation, which commenced at about 9:00 a.m. on Friday, covered Muri-Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Obalende Underbridge, Law School…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), Mr. Bashir Are, has sponsored eight residents of Lagos Island into the LagRide Partner Programme as part of efforts to promote economic empowerment and entrepreneurship in the state. The initiative covers the beneficiaries’ training at the LagRide Drivers Academy…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Chief Executive Officer of Ayinkealagbo Herbals and Trado-Medicals, Dr. (Chief) Mrs. Taofikat Ayinke Bello, has thrown her weight behind the business start-up grant initiatives championed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing practical skills acquisition and entrepreneurship support as proven strategies for tackling poverty, unemployment and economic hardship. Speaking in…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has advised motorists to use alternative routes following two separate road crashes on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which left one person dead and two others injured in the early hours of Friday. According to the FRSC, the first crash…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded the maiden edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Programme, aimed at strengthening workforce development and preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. The four-day training, held at the FAAN Training School from July 20 to 23, brought…
An Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport, prompting an emergency response by airport authorities. The airline confirmed in a statement that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft, with no injuries or fatalities recorded. According to Enugu Air, the aircraft has been secured…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on the Nigerian judiciary to strengthen its capacity to address emerging maritime disputes arising from technological advancements and the global transition to cleaner shipping. Speaking at the opening of the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja, Oyetola said innovations such as…
The Senate has declared the Onyagede–Ogobia Road a national security project and called on the Federal Government to immediately commence its rehabilitation and reconstruction to address worsening security challenges and improve access to affected communities. The resolution followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Works, which described the road as strategically…
