Nigeria news today headlines : Saturday 20th July 2024
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A Country Ruled By Fake Identity
“A regime that is reeked of hateful tribalism, nepotism, vindictiveness and victimisation can’t have any moral justification to preach for national integration, reconciliation, repentance, justice, peace and unity. It’s already a house built on an impunity of false policy imposition.”- DSM Recently, I went back to read the content and context of the colonial masters
MWUN Honours Onari, Okaga
…They’re Exceptional Leaders-Adeyanju The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has celebrated the former Executive Director of Maritime and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hon. Onari Brown and Charles Bamidele Okaga, Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex, Apapa of NPA. This honour, according to the MWUN was to express gratitude to the duo for their exemplary
Rice Distribution: Vulnerable Households In Akwa Ibom To Get 48,000 Bags
A total of 48,000 bags of rice are to be distributed to the vulnerable in Akwa Ibom State. Briefing newsmen at the NUJ Press Centre in Uyo on Friday, July 19, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Offiong Offor, said the rice, which will be shared among the 2,272 gazetted villages in the
All Crew Members In Niger Delta Vessel Fire Incident Rescued, Says NIMASA
– As DG Sets Up Incident Command Center. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said that on Thursday, July 18, 2024; it received signals from the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (RMRCC), Lagos; that Britania U, a drilling platform was under distress at Ajakpa Field, (OML 90), 10.77 nautical miles South of Forcadoes
Data Privacy Breach: FG Slams $220m Fine On Facebook’s Parent Company, Meta
The Federal Government has slammed a $220 million fine on Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram for alleged data privacy and breaches. According reports, a statement issued on Friday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), said the penalty is in accordance with the FCCPA 2018, and the Federal Competition and
…Iba Adams restates commitment to peace
Oba of Benin,His Royal Majesty, OmoN’oba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare ll, has reunited the leadership of the Iba Gani Adams faction and that of the late Fredrick Faseun faction of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) saying nothing could be achieved when a house is divided against itself. The revered monarch stated also that Iba
Russia Jails US Journalist For 16yrs On Spying Charges
A Russian court has sentenced American journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison after convicting him of espionage in a closed-door trial, according to state media. The 32-year-old correspondent for The Wall Street Journal pleaded not guilty and his employer and the United States have denounced the charges as fabricated. Gershkovich was sentenced to
Customs Intercepts 7 Illegally Imported Container Of Goods At Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command said it intercepted seven illegally imported containers of items at Apapa Port. Abubakar Usman, Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this in a statement signed for the Controller of the command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu in Lagos on Friday. Abubakar, a Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC), quoted
World Court Says Israel’s Settlement Policies Breach International Law
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel’s settlement policies are in breach of international law. Nawaf Salam, president of the ICJ in the Hague, read out the non-binding advisory opinion on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories on Friday. He said that Israel was in breach of the sixth paragraph of Article 49 of
Police Arrest 1,284 Suspects, Recover 284 Firearms, Rescue 97 Kidnapped Victims In Six Weeks
ABUJA – The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has arrested 1,284 suspects for various crimes across the country in six weeks. The Police also recover 284 firearms and rescue 97 kidnapped victims, according to the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Parading the suspects on Friday, at the STS Secretariat at Guzape, Abuja on Friday, ACP Adejobi
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