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FG unveils plans for inland waterways, coastal services

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2 weeks ago

April 14, 2024

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, on Sunday, said that it would soon unveil its plans for the Inland Waterways and Coastal Services in the industry.

Its Minister, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, was quoted to have disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zoe Maritime, Mrs Tosan Edodo-Moore.

The minister will unveil the plans at the forthcoming Maritime Business Roundtable Breakfast Meeting.

Edodo-Moore said that the federal government, through its Renewed Agenda, was committed to increasing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country, by increasing the revenue generated by the ministry.

“We are pleased to announce the Maritime Business Roundtable Breakfast Meeting (MBRBM) on Security and New Technologies in Inland Waterways Transportation, scheduled for April 18 in Lagos.

“The highlight of the meeting is the intervention of Madam Yan Yuqing the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China.

“Yuqing will share the Sino-Nigeria Maritime Relationship and lessons to be learnt from China, which has the largest Inland Waterways Network in the World.

“Also, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, will unveil the administration’s plans for Inland Waterways and Coastal Services.

“The subject will be dissected by a panel, comprising industry stakeholders, regulatory authorities and security agencies,” she said.

Edodo-Moore said that the panellists would include Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dr Dayo Mobereola, the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

Others are Alhaji Munirudeen Oyebamiji, the Managing Director National Inland Waterways Authority, [NIWA] Lokoja and Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the General Manager of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).

It will also include Mr Oluseyi Oluyede, the Managing Director, Niger Benue Transport Co Ltd. and AIG Rhoda Olofu, the Maritime Police Command.

According to her, expected participants are port users, maritime stakeholders, government agencies, banks (with maritime desk), Insurance companies, ship-owners, boat operators, logistics companies, freight forwarders, Oil and Gas companies and foreign entities

Edodo-Moore said that the benefits of the Maritime Breakfast Roundtable include visibility, growth, networking, impartation and exchange of knowledge.

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Super Eagles coach Finidi may opt for foreign assistant

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April 30, 2024

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New Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is likely to settle for a foreign assistant coach.

According to SCORENigeria, Finidi has been given a free hand by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to pick his assistants.

The move is reportedly to avoid rancour in the backroom staff.

The new gaffer is keen to work with those who will add real value to what he aims to achieve.

Former internationals, Emmanuel Amuneke, Daniel Amokachi, and Michael Nsien are among the names already touted to be part of the new technical crew.

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Gunman kills 6 worshippers at Afghan mosque

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April 30, 2024

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No fewer than six civilians were killed and one injured in a shooting attack on a mosque in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat on Monday evening.

According to a statement by the Interior Ministry spokesman, Abdul Mateen Qani, an unknown gunman opened fire on worshippers inside the mosque located in the Guzara district.

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA, condemned the attack, stressing the urgency for investigations to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, attacks have significantly reduced in the war-torn country.

However, so-called Islamic State offshoots are still considered to be active in the country and also claim attacks from time to time.

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Suspected car snatcher dies in accident with stolen vehicle

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April 30, 2024

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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief after the car he stole along with his partner was involved in an accident.

The other suspect involved in the theft died in the accident.

The Command in a statement on Tuesday morning said the crime was committed last Wednesday.

Signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the statement said, “On 24th April, 2024, the combined efforts of police and critical stakeholders led to the apprehension of two individuals for the Offences of Criminal Conspiracy, Culpable Homicide punishable with death, Armed Robbery, amongst others.”

It gave the names of the car snatchers as Umar Faruq, 25 years old, a resident of Rumde Baru, Yola North Local Government Area; and Al-Amin Adamu, also 25 years of age and a resident of Samu Naka, Yola South Local Government Area.

The police stated that both suspects boarded a commercial vehicle from Jalingo in Taraba State where they claimed to be travelling to the Adamawa State capital, Yola, and that on reaching a certain place between Mayo-Belwa and Ngurore town in Adamawa, they stabbed the driver, Muhammed Suleiman, leaving him with a deep cut, and robbed him of his vehicle.

“Immediate response from the police and thorough investigations so far conducted, led to the arrest of the perpetrators after they had a fatal accident few kilometers away that claimed the life of one of the suspects,” the Police stated.