Category: Transport

Blue Economy: CILT President Boboye Aligns With Naval Chief Abbas Over Logistics Certifications

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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has unlocked a high-level alliance with the Nigerian Navy to build a world-class maritime workforce and safeguard the federal government’s multi-billion dollar Blue Economy agenda. This strategic framework was anchored on Thursday, July 23, during a high-profile engagement at the Naval Headquarters in Garki, Abuja. Leading the delegation, the CILT National President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, OFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, alongside principal officers of the Institute, met with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas,…

Desert Ships Stranded: Even Camels Are Sweltering in Africa’s New Heat

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They are famously dubbed the “ships of the desert,” but even camels are failing to cope with Africa’s intensifying heatwaves. As global temperatures climb, the endurance of these legendary beasts is being pushed past its absolute limit. The crisis is starkly visible on the ground. According to a BBC report: “The Afar region of north-eastern Ethiopia is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth, where nomads often lead camel caravans carrying salt through the desert. “I can see my camels suffering from extreme heat,” Ali Umer, a camel…

Irony: How Abuja Police Patrol Officers Extorted the ICPC Chief

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In a shocking twist of enforcement targeting the enforcer, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested four patrol officers for setting up an illegal checkpoint and extorting Nigeria’s top anti-corruption boss. The rogue operatives unknowingly picked the ultimate target, triggering a swift and severe clampdown from police leadership. We bring you the exclusive details from the Sooth News desk. The four FCT police officers are now in custody after allegedly forcing the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), to…

From 80-Year-Old Grandpa to Togo Trailers: NDLEA Seizes 1.6M Pills in Multi-State Tramadol Smash

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A transnational drug network smuggling tramadol across West African borders has suffered a crushing blow. In a high-stakes interception, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a massive shipment of 1,630,000 pills of high-potency 250mg tramadol. The disclosure was made on Sunday, July 19, by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed that the multi-border operation targeted two heavily modified trailers moving the contraband from Togo through the Benin Republic. The illicit cargo was hidden deep inside specially fabricated compartments welded into the…

Governor Bala Mohammed Powers FRSC Campaign for Crash-Free Roads

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In a decisive move to secure transit corridors, Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has stepped up to power the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) agenda, steering a strategic state-backed campaign to eliminate crashes and deliver safer highways. The Governor sealed the safety pact on Friday at the Government House while welcoming the newly deployed 29th Sector Commander of the Bauchi State FRSC, Corps Commander C.S. Luka. He congratulated the incoming Sector Commander on his appointment and warmly welcomed him to the state. Emphasizing the collaborative nature of the…

World PR Day: How Strategic PR Secures National Progress — Lagos NIPR Chair, Samuel Ayetutu

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In commemoration of World Public Relations Day 2026, the Chairman of the NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has congratulated PR practitioners across Nigeria, with special recognition to members of the Lagos Chapter. He urged professionals to champion strategic communication as a vital catalyst for nation-building, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development. In a statement released on Thursday by the NIPR Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the Chapter Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, described this year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” as both timely and instructive.…

Stealing Our Future: Highway Vandalism and the Threat to Nigeria’s Infrastructure

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By: Dr. Philip B. Olusola The ongoing reconstruction of the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway is one of the most strategic infrastructure projects in Southwestern Nigeria. Beyond improving transportation, the project promises to boost commerce, reduce travel time, enhance road safety, and stimulate economic development across the region. Sadly, this landmark investment is increasingly threatened by a disturbing wave of vandalism, particularly along the Ilesa-Ife axis, where criminal elements, popularly known as “iron condemn” scavengers, have reportedly been cutting and stealing exposed reinforcing steel bars (starter bars) from sections of the road under…

Jungle Refinery Busted: Baron, Mexicans Remanded Over N480B NDLEA Mega Case

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Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded all suspects linked to the multi-billion naira Ogun Forest Meth Lab. A statement issued on Friday, July 10, by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed that the suspects were docked on an 11-count criminal charge. The defendants include 63-year-old drug kingpin Anochili Innocent, three Mexican cartel experts, and six Nigerian accomplices. They are accused of constructing an industrial clandestine laboratory used to manufacture 2,419.48 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. Hidden deep within Mowe village in…

Supply Chain Shock: Container Rates Near $9,000 as Iran Tensions Peak

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Global supply chains are bracing for a severe bottleneck as container shipping rates approach the critical $9,000 mark following a sharp escalation in Middle East geopolitical conflict. Driven by an early peak shipping season and escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran, ocean carriers are pushing through aggressive surcharges and massive structural reroutings. The latest SONAR metrics from Freightos reveal that benchmark Asia-U.S. trans-Pacific prices have stabilized 8% higher than last week. Curiously, these soaring rates have yet to reflect dropping fuel costs. “Peak season demand continues to push rates higher –…

Kano Police Seize 81 Vehicles with Hidden Plates

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In a statewide crackdown on vehicle anonymity dubbed “Operation Clean Plates,” the Kano State Police Command on Monday, July 6, impounded 81 vehicles across the state. The massive enforcement targeted motorists plying the roads with covered, defaced, or missing number plates. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori vowed that all offenders will face prosecution, directly linking the illegal practice to criminal activity. Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, confirmed this during a press conference at the Motor Traffic Division office on BUK Road, Kano. CP Bakori stated that the…