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A former Supreme Court judge, Justice Oyegoke Bolarinwa Babalakin is dead. Point News247 reports that the retired Justice died on Saturday morning at the ripe age of 94. A source close to the family said the late Justice passed on earlier today and will be buried at his Gbongan, Osun State, country home by 4 pm today in accordance with Islamic rites. A devout Muslim, the late Justice Babalakin was an active member of the Muslim Association Of Nigeria, Ansarudeen Society.He was also a former president of the Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN). He is survived by many children…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, has baged award of Best Performing Maritime CEO of the year which he dedicated to the maritime industry. Point News247 reports that the award was bestowed on him by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) for his exemplary leadership. Receiving the award in his office Friday night, Jamoh, said his loves for the maritime industry is responsible for the passion he exudes basically, to see the industry change for the better. “This award should be given to the Nigeria Maritime Industry and…

Dubai-based airline, Emirates, will resume its flights between Dubai and Nigeria from December 5, 2021. Point News247 reports that the airline made this announcement on Thursday. Flights will be operated from Lagos and Abuja, thus ending months-long standoff with Nigerian authorities. “Emirates will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways with daily flights, providing travellers from Nigeria convenient access to Dubai. It will also enable travellers to connect via Dubai to the Emirates network of over 120 global destinations. Emirates Airline statement reads in part; “Emirates will operate to Abuja with EK 785 and 786. EK 785 will depart Dubai…

With the yuletide around the corner, there’s is no time better than now to sensitize road users on the importance of responsible driving. To this end, Guinness Nigeria Plc, has launched a Responsible Driving E – Learning Module, tagged “Wrong Side Of The Road”. Point News247 reports that the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Commandant Eweka Okoro, was present at the launch of the module. The lauch of the module, which was organised by Guinness Nigeria plc, on December 2, at the Providence hotel, in Ikeja was also graced by the Corps Marshall, Boboye…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has constituted the Edo State Private Property Protection Law 2021 Implementation Committee, with Hon. Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga (retd.) as Chairman. Point News247 reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the constitution of the committee is in line with section 4 (1) of the Edo State Private Property Protection Law 2021. He said, “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has, in line with section 4 (1) of the Edo State Private Property Protection Law 2021, appointed the under-listed persons into the Edo State Private Property Protection Law Implementation Committee.” The…

As a result of several hurdles associated with disbursement of funds to operators for ship acquisition, the Women In Maritime Association (WIMA) Nigeria Branch is calling for the utilisation of the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund (CVFF) for the establishment of a Maritime Bank. Point News247 reports that Daily Focusonline, had earlier reported WIMA’s insistence on the creation of a maritime Bank. WIMA believes that the establishment of a maritime bank would enable ship owners and other major stakeholders in accessing funds for vessel acquisition following delays by the government in disbursing the pool of funds that has accrued into billions…

The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Master Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr), a student of the school. Point News247 reports that the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, announced the closure after a meeting with the School’s Management and Staff on Friday. Mrs. Adefisayo, however, called for calm among the stakeholders, stressing that no effort will be spared in getting to the root of the incident.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revised the country’s international travel protocol amid the emergence of a new variant of the COVID-19, Omicron. Point News247 reports that the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, through a statement, said the Nigerian authorities have revised the country’s international travel protocol. He said; “The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has reviewed the International Travel “This revised protocol is aimed at further reducing the risk of importation and exportation of COVID-19, especially the variants of concern.” In the revised protocol,…

The Executive Secretary/CEO of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun has announced a shift in the date of the 15th Annual LSSTF Town Hall Meeting billed to hold on Thursday 9th December, 2021. Point News247 reports that the new date for the town hall meeting is Wednesday 22nd December, 2021. In a press release e-signed and made available to Oki Samson, President of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the ES/CEO of the funding agency, Dr. Balogun stated: ‘Please be informed that an unforeseen development has necessitated the postponement of our 15th Annual Town…

The Lagos State Government has accepted the EndSARS panel’s proposal to declare Oct 20 ‘Toll Free Day’. Point News247 reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, has accepted the recommendation of the judicial panel of enquiry to declare October 20 as a toll-free day “as long as the Lekki tollgate exists”. Sanwo-Olu set up the white-paper committee following the submission of the panel’s report on police brutality cases in the state, as well as the Lekki tollgate shooting. The state government in the white paper released on Tuesday also accepted the recommendation of the panel to establish…