Even before 1999’s return to democracy; when the military allowed for political associations which led to the 1993 election, the electoral process was still in order. You remember the election of the Social Democratic Party which almost brought Moshood Abiola to power, it was still largely commendable. Abiola, then a southern Muslim, captured most of […] …
Month: September 2018
Cabotage, Content Acts have opened opportunities in maritime sector — Otike-Obi
In this interview, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Andrew Otike-Odibi spoke on the impact of Cabotage Act on maritime industry, as well as the challenges among others. Excerpts:
By Nkiruka Nnorom
HOW will you rate the Nigerian maritime sector. What can you say about the progress at least in the last 10 years?
The maritime industry in Nigeria has shown positive developments within the last 10 years.
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Omokwe lauds MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy
Director of Ajoche, a drama series currently airing on Africa Magic, James Omokwe, has described the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, MTFA, project as one that will help the African movie industry attain a world-class status.
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Independence: Lagos Speaker seek prayers for peaceful elections
Sesan Olufowobi The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has called on Nigerians to pray for a peaceful general elections in 2019. Obasa also warned against actions and utterances that could negatively affect the peaceful co-existence of residents of the country. The Speaker said this in a press statement by his […] …
PHOTOS: Buhari visits injured air force pilots
Aspirant backs Lagos APC direct primaries
Sesan Olufowobi An All Progressives Congress House of Assembly aspirant from Surulere Constituency 2, Mr Quadri Onikeku, has backed the direct primaries option adopted by the party to pick its Lagos candidates for the 2019 elections. He said such would discourage corruption in electoral process. Onikeku spoke at a press conference in Alausa on Friday […] …
Vanguard photo journalist wins 10th Golden Pen award
Akeredolu pardons 17 prisoners
Peter Dada, Akure As part of the celebrations of the country’s 58th independence anniversary, the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has pardoned no fewer than 17 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state. Governor Akeredolu pardoned the lucky beneficiaries of the prerogative of mercy in the exercise of his right as the chief […] …
Minimum wage: Labour suspends strike
British Airways Celebrates October 1st Nigeria’s 58th Independence With $500 Business To First Class Upgrade
British Airways Management has announced an upgrade from Business to First for $500 as a way of celebrating Nigeria’s 58th Independence Day. The airline, in a statement said it will also to give its esteemed loyal and premium customers an unbeatable experience this period. “From October 01, passengers flying British