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Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, on Thursday said that the welfare, safety, security, and professional advancement of seafarers remain central to NIMASA’s maritime governance agenda. Speaking in Lagos during the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration, Dr Mobereola stated that NIMASA has continued to champion strategic…
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of candidates shortlisted for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2026. The candidates, grouped into the usual advocacy and academic categories. They comprise 77 advocates and 12 academics, bringing the total number of shortlisted candidates to 89. The short…
Nigerian Aforbeats singer David Adeleke Adedeji, popularly known as Davido, has announced the release of a new single titled ‘I Know Who I Be’, marking his return to solo music after a period of reduced individual releases. The track features Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay and is scheduled for release on June 26. He shared the announcement…
Days after the actor Alex Ekubo was buried in his hometown, Arochukwu, Abia State, a tribute by his wife, Anwuli Amakom, published in the burial programme, has surfaced online. The actor died on 11 May at 40. Following his demise, his family disclosed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications arising from advanced…
The management of veteran Fuji musician Kollington Ayinla has denied reports circulating online claiming that the singer has died. According to Tribune Online, the denial was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Shamsudeen Ilori on behalf of the family and the HSKA Foundation. The statement described the reports as false, malicious…
Residents of communities in Niger State have raised alarm over the reported sighting of suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in the Zugurma axis of Mashegu Local Government Area. The presence of the terrorists has heightened fears among residents over a possible attack in the area, which shares boundaries with Mokwa Local Government Area.…
The wife of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, Anwuli Ekubo-Okwareke, has paid an emotional tribute to her husband, describing him as her “sunshine” and “answered prayer” while reflecting on their love, faith and life together before his death. The tribute was published in Ekubo’s funeral pamphlet and later shared by Colors NG on Instagram during…
The management of veteran Fuji musician, Kollington Ayinla, also known as Kebe-n-Kwara, has dismissed reports circulating online claiming that the music icon has died, describing the information as false, malicious, and misleading. In a statement on Saturday issued and signed by Shamsudeen Ilori on behalf of the family and the HSKA Foundation, the singer’s organisation…
After a period away from the spotlight, promising gospel minister, Oluyemi Oyindamola Aduloju, popularly known as Omobaologoara, has made a remarkable return to the gospel music scene with the release of his new single entitled, “Oduro Gboin.” The minister, whose music ministry has continued to inspire worshippers and gospel music lovers, returns with renewed passion…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has thrown his weight behind a Bill seeking the establishment of the Strategic Intelligence Management Institute (SIMI), describing the proposed institution as a critical mechanism for strengthening intelligence-driven governance, policy formulation, implementation, and strategic management in Nigeria. According to Mr Ribadu, the bill, currently before the House of…
