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In a concerted effort to tackle drug trafficking head on, the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has concluded plans to hold a rally in Lagos in May, 2022. The rally is to serve as an enlightenment campaign to curb illicit drug peddling and consumption. Point News247 reports that the union stated that the campaign would afford it the opportunity to clear its name from several negative reports attributed to dockworkers who are sometimes used for such illegal acts and left to bear the consequences. President General of the union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, in a recent chat stated that the…
Nigerians are already heaving a sigh of relief over the reopening of several borders across the nation. Point News247 reports that theNigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi State Command, has officially reopened the Kamba border which links Nigeria to the Republic of Niger along the Kebbi corridor. This update was contained in a press statement released by the Command Public Relations Officer, Mr. Nasiru Manga on Monday which disclosed that, “The Federal Government, through a circular by NCS, on Friday, ordered the reopening of the border posts in Idiroko (Ogun); Jibiya (Katsina State) Kamba (Kebbi) and Ikom (Cross River).” Manga stated…
Bauchi state governor,Bala Mohammed, has stirred controversy in Nigeria’s political arena by claiming that if Bola Tinubu, were a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he would be given the presidential ticket in 2023. Point News247 reports thatMohammed made the remark on Sunday during an appearance on Arise TV’s ThisDay Live. On Saturday, Mohammed was among those invited to an iftar hosted by Aisha Buhari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, for presidential candidates. Speaking on the show, Mohammed stated that he met Tinubu, among other renowned Nigerians, and that the former Lagos governor would be granted the presidential ticket if…
Governor of Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that works on both the Blue and Red line rails are at 90 percent completion. Point News247 reports that this was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile. The statement read, “Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reassured the residents that the state government is on track with its efforts to complete works on both the Blue and Red lines rail projects, which are intra-city, to strengthen the intermodal transport system. “He said work on the Blue Line rail project…
Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) over alleged ties with suspended super cop Abba Kyari. Point News247 reports that Ukatu, a billionaire, is the drug baron allegedly behind the N3billion Tramadol deal involving the embattled Kyari and his disbanded intelligence team. DCP Kyari and four top members of his team are already facing trial for a different but similar offence at a Federal High Court in Abuja. NDLEA’s Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, said Ukatu, who is…
Wife of the president of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has urged presidential aspirants across various parties to adopt women as their running mates in the 2023 general election. Point News247 reports that Aisha Buhari made the call while hosting presidential hopefuls from various political parties to Iftar, at the State House Conference Center (old banquet hall), Abuja, on Saturday, April 23. According to her, considering the voting strength and involvement of women in politics, they should be adopted as running mates in the forthcoming elections. She specifically said; “In fact, it is high time women are adopted as running mates at…
Point News247 reports thatintending pilgrims in Lagos state have taken to the streets in protest against an increase in fares. According to them, the 2022 Hajj fees increased astronomically from N1.3 million to N2.6 million. They described the hike as unbearable considering the current economic hardship across the country. They unanimously lamented the unexpected increase, saying it betrayed their expectations and that the time allocated for them to balance up the initial N1.3 million payment did not help matters either. They pleaded with the Lagos state government to intervene and find possible ways to cut down the fee which might…
Nigerians, especially the people of Niger Delta, were thrown into mourning last night as the news of the passing of one of the nation’s finest broke. Point News247 reports that a four-time minister in Nigeria, Alabo Graham-Douglas has died at the age of 82. Graham-Douglas was one of the founding fathers of the now main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He died on Monday in a hospital in Abuja 13 days to his 83rd birthday which would have been celebrated on May 8, 2022.Graham-Douglas was born on 8 May 1939, in Abonnema in the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area…
Ever conscious of the need for continuous education and self development, a former President of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) and publisher of “The Journal Magazine”, Ismail Aniemu has bagged additional degrees to boost his resume. Point News247 reports that Aniemu has just obtained a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and Masters Degree in Transport Management (specialising in logistics) from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Governor of Oyo State Mr. Seyi Makinde and other dignitaries were at the convocation ceremony in which Aniemu and other graduands were conferred with their certificates at the…
It was a sight to behold as family and church members trooped out to celebrate the man of God, Pastor Isaac Rotimi Akeredolu, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Point News247 reports that the auditorium of Christ Followers Mission was agog with songs of thanksgiving and praise in commemoration of the birth of their pastor also known as PIRA. The event which took place on the 22nd of April, 2022, was a display of radiance and excellence. The church auditorium was filled to capacity the lobby inclusive , the church had to provide a big screen television for those…