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The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame (WoFHoF) have agreed to work together toward obviating surreptitious human trafficking menace through the country’s waterways corridors. Speaking recently in Abuja while receiving a delegation from NATPTIP and WoFHoF, the Executive Secretary/CEO of NSC, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D. stated that human trafficking was an economic crime which needed to be prevented. He explained that human trafficking is a kind of crime that gives our…

The Hon Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, says Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour on board an Ibom Air Flight, will be released this week Keyamo confirmed this via his X platform, adding that the Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has agreed to lift the lifetime ban placed on her.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that politicians have devised a new means to perpetuate corruption and shirk anti-graft agencies by declaring fictitious assets they are yet to acquire before assuming office. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede during the launch of Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers held on Tuesday in Abuja, He said this is a glaring case of anticipatory looting of government funds by government appointees. The event was organised by the…

The Israeli war on Gaza has consumed the life of a bravest, prominent and investigative Al Jazeera Journalist, Anas Al-Sharif and four other Journalists/ Media workers known for their frontline coverage, were killed in an airstrike on a tent outside al-Shifa hospital, in Gaza City on Sunday night. Although, Israel admits deliberate attacked on the investigative journalists and others inside the tent late on Sunday when an Israeli strike shook al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, targeting the journalists’ tent by the gate. As people rushed to help, it became apparent…

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Musa Yusuf Garba, psc(+), IIPS, PSPS, recently adorned seven officers of the Command who were beneficiaries of the promotion exercise approved by the Police Service Commission. This was contained in a statement by ASP Adebayo Rashid, Police Public Relations Officer, Maritime Police Command, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos The colourful ceremony, held at the Command Headquarters, FHQ Annex, Obalende, Lagos, was attended by senior officers, heads of departments, and other ranks who gathered to celebrate the well-deserved elevations.…

The Nigeria Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, have both agreed to strengthen partnership in counter terrorism, defence procurement, intelligence sharing, and military training. The Personal Assistant, Media & Publicity to the Minister, Mati Ali, disclosed this when the Hon. Minister of Defence received the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, on Thursday, in Abuja.  Abubakar commended the continued support of the United States, particularly in building the capacity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, also acknowledged the growing complexity of security…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory on the risk of Chikungunya virus transmission in the country. The NCDC on Friday, via its official website, warned that recent epidemiological reports indicate a heightened potential for outbreaks in some states. The agency explained that Chikungunya, a viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, the same vector responsible for dengue and Zika viruses, can cause sudden fever, severe joint pain, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, and rash. Although rarely fatal, the NCDC noted that the…

The former Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development, and one-time Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Chief Audu Innocent Ogbeh died on Saturday, he was 78 years old.  According to a statement by the Ogbeh family ‘‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh. ‘He passed away on the 9 August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78’. The family said Ogbeh ‘‘departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community.…

Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT
The Executive Secretary/CEO -NSC

In an effort toward adding value to the Maritime Operations and foster regional ties, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Tanzania’s Government. This pledge was made during a courtesy visit by a nineteen-member delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania to the NSC Headquarters in Lagos, recently. The Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer of the NSC, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D who expressed enthusiasm about the prospects for bilateral relationship aimed at boosting shipping activities in East Africa. The Ccollaboration will…