By Fidelis Ugbomeh. : Concerned about the increasing number of deaths snd injuries recorded during the ongoing Israeli -Palestinian war, General Overseer Christ Tebanacle Apostolic Church, Oworoshoki, Ojo Oluwasegun has called on both countries to exercise restraint and allow peace to reign. He made this call recently in Adiyan, Ogun State at the first anmiversary celebration  and thanksgiving service of Christ Came to Save and Deliverance Ministry  The cleric also enjoined international aid organizations and governments across the world to send relief materials and food to the injured On the local scene, Oluwasegun said that Ogun state government should ensure repair of BSD in Ifo Local Government Area of the State as residents of Adiyan/Gasline, Abule, Mowe and Sango-Ota amongst others go through harrowing experiences while plying the roads. In his own comment,  Elder Jonathan Ikhafia of Christ Came to Save and Deliverance Ministry enjoined leaders not to see anybody as...

By Fidelis Ugbomeh. Worried about the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal the General Overseer Christ Apostolic Church Oworonshoki, Pastor Ojo Oluwasegun, has prayed for divine intervention to guide our leaders towards introducing measures that will ameliorate the present hardship. Oluwasegun made this remark yesterday at Adiyan in Ogun state at the first anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of Christ Came to Save and Deliverance Ministry. Deacon Jonathan Ikhafia and Pastor                                   Elizabeth Ikhafia  Although the federal government announced doling out N5billion naira intervention fund to each state and federal capital territory for procurement of palliatives to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal, he enjoined leaders at all levels to ensure that the less privileged benefit from the gesture. The pastor, Christ Came to Save and Delivera...

MARITIME SECURITY:MARAN Focuses On Impact Of  $195Milliom Deep Blue Project By Fidelis Ugbomeh  .                  MARAN There has been growing concerns over Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency's $195 Mollion Deep Blue Project and recent security threat in the Gulf of Guinea. To address these concerns, Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to hold its inaugural maritime security summit; MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL 2023) themed: "Maritime Security: Emerging Threats and Actionable Steps"  In a press statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, MARAN informed stakeholders that the MAMAL 2023 which was earlier scheduled to hold on 24th of October 2023 has now been shifted to hold on 21st November 2023 The association observed that despite the acclaimed successes of the $195million NIMASA Deep Blue Project, there was no meaningful impact on shipping and freight costs because the situat...

By Fidelis Ugbomeh. FIDELIS UGBOMEH A group under the aegis of Association of Concerned Freight Forwarders and Transporters has rejected the approval granted terminal operators and the shipping companies by the Nigerian Shippers' Council, NSC to increase their Storage and other charges at the nation's seaport from October 15, this year. Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria. Already, one of the terminal operators namely; Five Star Logistics, in a Memo to all agents and receivers dated September 2023 had said, "Due to current economic situation of our country, our operational expenses have increased exponentially as a result of inflationary pressure and naira devaluation. "The need to drive for improved service delivery has necessitated an upward review in storage charges for all cargoes with effect from 15th October, 2023 as per below having obtained approval of relevant authorities. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and understanding. We are dedi...

         Police Has No Right To Search Cell Phonez-AIG Ali FIDELIS UGBOMEH The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2_ Alhaji Mohammed Ari Ali has said that the police has no right to demand and search phones of private individuals. Ali who made this known recently during at visit to headquarters of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, (NAGAFF) in Lagos however pointed out that this can only be done when there is a defined problem with the phone. Regarding the request for clearing documents from truck drivers after exiting the port gates by the police and allegation of collecting bribes from drivers returning empty containers at mile 2 area of Lagos, the AIG promised to liase with AIG Marine with a view to nip the acts in the bud. He told the freight forwarders to report any untoward activities of any policeman within Lagos and Ogun state for necessary action. The AIG explained further that the police alone cannot provide securi...

By Fidelis Ugbomeh. Maritime Sector: Fastest Growing In Africa-Jamoh  Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, OFR has described the country’s maritime sector as one of the fastest growing on the African continent. He stated this recently during an interactive session with Senate Committee on Marine Transport with Chief Executive Officers of Agencies of Government in the Nation’s maritime sector,  The DG noted that the Agency has embraced collaboration and peer review exercises with other MARADs  on the African continent and globally. “We regularly undertake peer review exercises amongst maritime Administrations not just on the African continent, but globally. We have learnt a lot from reviews with the South African Maritime Administration SAMSA, and Maritime Port Authority of Singapore MPA. We have also provided mentorship for maritime administrations on the African continent. Countries like Gambia, Sierra Leone and...

By Fidelis Ugbomeh. MARAN Rallies Stakeholders On How To  Tackle Maritime Crimes iIn Gulf Of Guinea  As part of efforts to enhance maritime security in Gulf of Guinea, Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is dedicating maiden edition of MARAN Annual Lecture (MAMAL) 2023 to Maritime Security. President of the association who made this known in a statement said the inaugural edition of MAMAL 2023  titled::"Maritime Security: Emerging Threats and Actionable Steps" .is expected to hold on October 24, this year. According to him, the theme is targeted at proffering long-term, sustainable solutions that will effectively address maritime crimes in the GoG region and protect seafaring and fishing communities in the affected countries,. Recall that the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) report of July 2023 confirmed that the GoG witnessed a surge in maritime incidents, with five incidents in the first quarter and nine in the second quarter.  Out of these, 12 we...