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No fewer than 33 ships laden with petroleum products, commodities and other goods are expected to arrive at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea Ports in Lagos from 30 to 31 January. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its publication, ‘Shipping Position,’ a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The authority explained that 22 of the expected ships carried containers of different goods, while other ships contained condensate, crude oil, bulk bitumen, gasoline, general cargo, containers, diesel and petrol. It noted that 10 ships and tanker…
For more than two months, health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) in Lagos State have been on strike, disrupting services across public hospitals and health facilities in the state. The industrial action stems from unresolved issues bordering on salary structures, professional recognition and welfare concerns. In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the Secretary of the Lagos State Council of JOHESU, Adegboyega Kabiawu, speaks on the origins of the strike, the union’s demands at both the national and state levels, efforts at dialogue with the Lagos State Government, and the conditions under which the union would suspend the…
The trial of 46-year-old, Adeniyi Kayode, driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the road accident involving heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Josh and claimed the lives of his two friends has been adjourned to February 25th 2026. Recall that Kayode was charged to Sagamu Magistrate Court, on the 2nd of January with Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun presiding. He was charged on a four count charge which includes dangerous driving Causing Death, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap F: 135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as applicable in Ogun State). “Reckless and Negligent Driving, contrary to Section 6(1)…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has asked the National Publicity Secretary of the party to resign from the position immediately. The party said the call becomes necessary after listening to Morka’s interview on national television and the commentaries he passed against its stand on the legislative overreach and what he described as coup d’etat orchestrated by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to oust the Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof (Mrs) Ngozi Odu. The party said it was embarrassing that Morka responded to the question posed to him on the status of the…
Fear has escalated in Ataroga, a border settlement between Ebonyi and Benue States, after unknown armed men allegedly slaughtered several cows. The attack, said to have taken place early Sunday morning, has created panic and forced many residents to flee, worsening the already fragile security situation in the area. Ataroga, an Izzi-speaking village under Ado Local Government Area of Ebonyi State is said to be largely deserted. Locals claim that homes were vandalised, property carted away and the community left in ruins. A circulating video on social media captures residents crying out for swift government and security intervention. In the…
Afrobeats star, Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has revealed that he doesn’t smoke or take hard drugs. In a candid interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, Oxlade explained that his family and religious backgrounds made him shun vices. The ‘Ku Lo Sa’ hitmaker emphasised that he is from a strong Christian and musically inclined family. Oxlade stated that he started his music career in the choir and that shaped his personality and approach to music. “I don’t smoke. I don’t take drugs. I was a choir coordinator for every age group; children’s church, teen church, the youth choir and…
Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk has said Victor Osimhen is available for his side’s UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid, DAILY POST reports. The Turkish Super Lig champions will host Diego Simeone’s side at the RAMS Park on Wednesday. Osimhen resumed training with Galatasaray on Monday after playing for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old limped off the pitch during Nigeria’s semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco. The striker missed the Super Eagles’ third-place encounter against Egypt. Buruk hinted that the forward trained with his teammates after returning to Turkey. “Osimhen joined the squad yesterday. He…
The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah, says the Division recorded zero incidents of pipeline vandalism within its Area of Responsibility in 2025. Emekah disclosed this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during a media tour of the Headquarters, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, and the Land Component of Operation DELTA SAFE by defence correspondents. He said the feat was achieved through sustained military operations, intelligence-led patrols, continuous community engagement and close collaboration with other security agencies and stakeholders in the Niger Delta. “Since I assumed command on Jan. 24, 2025, we have recorded zero cases of violent…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a lawyer following a shooting during a masquerade display in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, which left one person dead and eight others injured. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the incident occurred on Monday when some youths carrying out a masquerade display clashed with the lawyer, identified as Barrister Akpudi Ikechukwu, and officials of the Nigeria Forest Guards. “The altercation escalated and resulted in a shooting and casualties,” Iringe-Koko said in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. She added that aside from the lawyer, two others…
Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose to an all-time high of $6.1bn in 2025, marking the strongest performance recorded in the sector since the establishment of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council nearly five decades ago. The figure represents an 11.5 per cent year-on-year increase over the $5.4bn recorded in 2024, reinforcing signs of growing momentum in the country’s long-running push to diversify its economy away from crude oil dependence. The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during the council’s annual progress report and 2026 non-oil export outlook briefing. Ayeni said data…
