Month: July 2025

….’’ No Life Jacket, No ferry’’……..Niger State While the Nation is mourning the victims of boat accidents in Niger State this week, another similar tragedy happened in Jigawa State, where six children lost their lives, seven were rescued, and two are missing in an unfortunate Boat accident in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The accident occurred on Sunday at about 20:15 hours, when the children (mostly young girls) were returning to their base (Zangwan Maje) from a farm at Jejin Gunka. At least six children have passed on…

No fewer than three passengers have perished, several others missing, vehicles sank after a boat was reportedly capsized while ferrying commuters, baggage, vehicles across the collapsed Namnai Bridge, Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State on Friday night at about 7:20 pm. It could be recall that a similar accident occurred in April where a boat accident claimed 6 lives, with other nine injured in the same state. Sooth News learnt the accident happened when an engine boat carrying passengers and vehicles overturned in the water while crossing the Namnai…

Thursday, 24th July, 2025 Hon. Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Lagos, convicted the former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, (NHIS) Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas and one Bureau De Change (BDC) Operator, Kabiru Sidi for $2,198,900.00 (Two million, One Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred United States Dollars) fraud. Dr. Thomas was arraigned in the company of BDC Operator, Sidi on an amended seven-count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of $2,198,900.00 leveled against them by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and…

…”Time Discipline is Crucial, Indiscipline Must not go unchecked.” Thursday, 24th July, 2025 will remain a memorable day in Nigerian Shippers Council as Directors and Heads of Independent Units have signed the 2025 Performance Bonds with the agency’s Executive Secretary /CEO, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D. in Lagos. This is in line with the Federal Government effort towards enhancing accountability, transparency, Efficiency, Integrity and aligned with National Development Goals. The Performance Bonds were signed during the conclusion of the 2-day Special Management Retreat with a theme; ”Achieving Strategic…

….. ‘Performance is not longer an option but culture.”…..Akutah In a bold step towards achieving and complying with the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy performance bond and goals of the Council, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Wednesday, commenced the 2025 Special Management Retreat for its 5-year activities held at Victoria Island, Lagos The theme for this year’s retreat was ” Achieving Strategic Intents Through Performance Lens. ” scheduled between 23rd – 24th July, 2025 In his keynote address, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima,…

…. President Tinubu led mourners, as Large crowd witnessed the State Burial The remains of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR (1942- 2025) was laid to rest on Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 at about 17:30 hours in his residence in Daura, Katrina State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR led Mourners at the residence of the former President. The State Funeral of the Former President was attended by Large crowd. The late President was buried with full Military honour. In line with the tradition, Military…

The Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has passed on at the age of 82, (1942-2025) in London. The announcement was made on Sunday by the former Special Adviser to the late President, Malam Garba Shehu. In a brief statement, Shehu confirmed that the former Head of State passed away in a clinic in London earlier in the afternoon. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. The family of the former president has announced the passing on of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.…

…. Maintain the good record, invest more, contact us for meaningful challenges…..Akutah The Nigerian Shippers’ Council Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited recently held its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a theme on “Sustainable Practices for Cooperative Development Amid Global Trade Wars.” This year’s meeting enable members review the performance of the Cooperative after securing an approved financial report from its regulatory body, the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Co-operatives, Trade & Investment. Earlier in his opening speech, the President of NSC Staff Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited, Adeyemi Olaolu informed…

……. As the Cooperative celebrates 29th AGM, shell out over N78 Million dividend The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D recently motivated members of the Council’s Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited to prioritize developmental savings, integrity, real estate and other viable ventures towards achieving a robust financial stability and long-term wealth. Dr. Akutah made this known during the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Cooperative Society, held at the Council’s Corporate Headquarters, Apapa, Lagos. The Executive Secretary/CEO, assured the Cooperative of his…

…..Shipping Company to Bear 50% of liability for Erroneous Terminal & Rotation Number. In fulfilling its mandate towards a robust mediatory role in the Industry, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council recently intervened and amicably resolved a complaint on Terminal & Rotation, erroneously issued by a Shipping company, Hull Blyth (Arkas) to a consignee,Camel Logistics & Shipping Services Ltd on their container (1X20FT) valued at N36, 468.221.00 only. Addressing the parties, the Head, Complaints Unit, Dr. Bashir Ambi Mohammed, said; ”On behalf of Akutah Pius Ukeyima,Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D we welcome you…