By: Afolabi Oyekunle.  The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the forfeiture of an illegal crude oil vessel, MT Kali and its content to the Federal Government. The illegal crude oil vessel was arrested by a Private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL). Securing this judgement is a first scenario in recent times when oil thieves and their barons are being prosecuted and brought to book as 20 crew members, including community boys' accomplices, were arrested in the operation. The police in the Charge NO. FHC/ABJ/CR/18/2024 B/W: INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE V. MT KALI & 22 ORS, had arraigned the vessel and its 22 crew members before the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik.  Justice Abdulmalik granted the motion for the interim forfeiture of MT Kali & her content to the Federal Government. However, the arraignment of the suspects was stalled as they were not produced in the court by the office of the Chief of Defenc...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Nigerians will soon have reasons to laugh, as it has been predicted that the high cost of goods and services will soon be a thing of the past as their prices will crash. Servant of God, Apostle Godwin Orobose also known as Apostle of Fire said this at the first day of a three day special service of the church, Perilous Times Deliverance Ministry, besides Total Filling Station, opposite Lagos State University of Technology, Lagos -Sagamu road, Odogunyan. Apostle Orobose said the revelation from God is that the value of the naira to order currencies will soon rise and Nigerians will have less to complain about. He called on the people to remember that the financial crisis is global and not peculiar to Nigeria so they should take things easy. Apostle Fire used the service to prophesy into the lives of the people and counselled them. According to the three day program, Thursday service will start from 5pm till 8,pm while Friday will be a vigil f...

By James Shodiya. The one time Executive Chairman of NAGAFF, Apapa Premier Ports, Dr. Fred Ajuzie has been officially inaugurated as National  Chairman Trade Facilitation team on Tuesday at the National headquaters in Lagos. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the National president of NAGAFF, Chief Tochukwu Esizi gave a string warning to the leadership of the team not to allow duplication of roles or purpose and clash of interest amongst other existing standing committees of the association. Chief Esizi stressed that the essence of establishing the Trade Facilitation Team is ultimately to bring a sense of relief to his office and  not to cause a burden to the association. He added that all other standing committees are working together as a family to achieve a common goal for NAGAFF. Also speaking at the event was the Chairman Board of Trustee, Dr. Chidiebere Enanam who stressed that the management will keep watching the performance of the team to give credit o...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. As part of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for the year 2024, as signed in the performance bond by agencies, the Bill which seeks to repeal the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Act Cap N133 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), and enact the Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives.   Presenting the Bill on the floor of the House on Wednesday 14th February 2024, the Chairman, House Committee on Shipping Services, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, said that the government made the Nigerian Shippers’ Council the Port Economic Regulator in 2015.  In his words ‘‘If you go through the documents before us, you will see that there is a gazette by the Federal Government in 2015. In that gazette, the Federal Government highlighted what the Shippers’ Council is actually doing today.  ‘‘The Federal Government noted t...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. In continuation of its mandate of acting as a watchdog to the society, foremost maritime beat association, the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) will hold a breakfast meeting to beam  searchlight on the challenges and proffering solutions to the E- call-up system for trucks operating in the maritime sector. The epoch-making event which will take place at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa on Thursday, March 7, 2024 will bring together various stakeholders and key operators in the industry under one roof to proffer solutions to a menace that has hindered effective transportations of cargoes, containers and products from the nations seaports. Speaking on the forthcoming event, Mr Godfrey Bivbere, the President of the association in a press release lamented that despite the good intentions of the e-call up system, it has faced severe criticism, with some operators alleging that it has exacerbated the traffic crisis and facilitated corruption an...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, has formally received the report for the implementation of the Port Community System (PCS) in Nigeria, a move that will enhance the ease of doing business in ports within the country.  The PCS initiative aligns with the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and its objectives include preventing unnecessary delays in maritime traffic, enhancing cooperation between governments, and ensuring uniformity in formalities and procedures. Speaking during the event in Abuja, Oyetola disclosed that the implementation of the PCS was a Key Performance Indicator given to his Ministry by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noted that the adoption of the initiative would position Nigeria to benefit from global trade opportunities.  " Realizing the importance of the implementation of the PCS on the fulfilment of the overarchin...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Spiritual Head and Founder of the Holy Michael Church of the Lord, Aladura, Prophet Samuel Olawale Kogberegbe on Sunday descended from the Mountain at Ori-Oke in the Ikotun local government area after 42days fasting and prayers with a message to people of the World to return back to God and turn away from their wicked ways. Prophet Olawale Kogberegbe every year for more than 50years has always been to the mountain at the beginning of the year to intercede for the people and the nations and give accurate prophecy. .                  Prophet Samuel Olawale                              .......Kogberegbe  This year's own was also not an exception as during the 42days people from different places besieged the mountain where Prophet Kogberegbe prayed for them. The grand finale on Sunday was a grand one as thousands of people filled the m...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Over 500 thousands workers stand to loose their jobs as a result of the ban of sales of alcohol drinks in satchets. Concerns about the ban by the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration (NAFDAC) have been raised in many quarters which made workers in the Food and Beverage sector to stage a protest at the office of NAFDAC in Lagos. Also this made the Food and Beverage Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) to stormed the National Assembly to urgently request the law makers to intervene so that many workers will not loose their jobs and contribute to the economy downturn. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria(MAN) is also not keeping quiet about the matter as the Director General of the body, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir said it was a decision that would have negative impact on the economy. National President of FOBTOB, Comrade Jimoh Oyibo has said the Association is worried on the ban as it would affect the Food and Beverage Sector drastically. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The ban of the sale of satchet alcohol drinks and the continue fall of Naira to other currencies are twin problems that will affect the Food and Beverage industry drastically and cause manufacturers to lay off thousands of workers. National President of Food Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) Comrade Jimoh Oyibo in a telephone interview told DailyFocus News Editor Afolabi Oyekunle that the twins problems will cause unemployment and could force manufacturers in the sector to send many workers packing. FOBTOB National President Comrade Jimoh Oyibo. Reacting to the demonstration of workers today at the NAFDAC office in Lagos to the ban of satchet alcohol drinks, Comrade Oyibo said the argument that the satchets constitute environment nuisance was not tenable as they could be recycled thereby creating more employment as done in developed countries. He said it is not also tenable that they aided vehicle accidents as the major ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. God deserves thanksgiving and praises always for his love, protection, mercy and unaccountable gifts. In appreciation of these many Christians from different denominations trooped out to churches today being the first Sunday in the month of February to show their appreciation. Members of the Redeemed People of the Lord Church, Temidire area in Sango-Otta, Ogun State also trooped out to their church in beautiful regalia as they sang praises to God and danced in appreciation of God's goodness in their lives. Their were several activities as the church choir rendered praises to God. In his message titled "Giving Thanks to God" Founder of Redeemed People of the Lord Church, Prophet/Pastor Timothy Taiwo Adeosun called on the members to always appreciate God every day. Pastor  Adeosun blessings the people with prayers. He said they should always remember to fulfill their pledges for God to do more for them.  According to him, Psalm 103: My Soul ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. This month of February is a Covenant one for children of God who can key into all the promises of God and members of Redeemed People of the Lord Church worldwide. It was in keeping to this that Prophet Timothy Adeosun the Founder of Redeemed People of the Lord Church which headquarters is located in Temidire Area of Sango-Otta Ogun state rose up very early in the morning to rained prayers of blessings and God's Covenant for all Nigerians especially members of the Church. Man of God, Prophet/Pastor Adeosun. He said in keeping to the words of God, the Church from 1st February of this month is embarking on 21days of fasting and prayers. Prophet Adeosun assured that during the program, long time yokes would be broken, people with problems would receive their freedom from any bondage and their will be showers of blessings. He said God is desirous for people with challenges to come to God to receive their freedom, miracles and blessings. According to Prop...