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By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed that MT Fujairah Energy, JS Gratitude and MT Bora were in full compliance with the Cabotage Act and other extant regulations. It noted that only MT Holmes and MT Sabeak were detained during a targeted enforcement operation code-named Operation Sea Guardian to enforce compliance with maritime regulations in Nigeria waters. However, the agency’s Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations, Mr Osagie Edward said on Thursday that MT Holmes and MT Sabeak were the only vessels detained for noncompliance. “Operation Sea Guardian was conducted as a follow-up enforcement initiative aimed…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Y. M. Bichi, the immediate past Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), as chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Abuja. Bichi’s appointment, based on the recommendation of the current DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, takes effect from October 22, 2026, for an initial four-year term. According to a statement by the Director of Coordination and Liaison, NISS, Lilian Omo-Odigwe, the appointment was made in accordance with Section 4 of the National Institute for Security Studies (Establishment) Act, 2019. Bichi succeeds A. A. Gadzama on the governing…

Former Kaduna senator Shehu Sani has defended the Emir of Katsina’s right to criticise political leaders over insecurity, recalling a 2022 controversy in which the Katsina Emirate Council queried a senior traditional titleholder for speaking about similar security concerns. Mr Sani’s intervention followed remarks by the Emir, Abdulmumini Usman, during a visit to his palace by a political delegation led by Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign organisation. The delegation included Katsina Governor Dikko Radda and other prominent political figures who visited the palace as part of consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a video…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsOctober 22, 2026 21:05 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal transfer targets Rice praised by Gerrard Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice following his sublime equaliser against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The England international has been a brilliant performer for the Gunners, and he stepped up yesterday to score a crucial equaliser in the 82nd minute.Rice linked up splendidly with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres in quick succession before unleashing a powerful low shot beyond Manuel Neuer.Speaking after the game, Gerrard was full of praise for his compatriot…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsOctober 22, 2026 21:05 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal transfer targets Rice praised by Gerrard Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice following his sublime equaliser against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The England international has been a brilliant performer for the Gunners, and he stepped up yesterday to score a crucial equaliser in the 82nd minute.Rice linked up splendidly with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres in quick succession before unleashing a powerful low shot beyond Manuel Neuer.Speaking after the game, Gerrard was full of praise for his compatriot…

The price tag for smuggling on European sea routes reached up to half a billion dollars last year, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the UN migration office, IOM, reported on Wednesday. Source link

CANAL+ is struggling to turn around MultiChoice South Africa, the country’s biggest pay-TV operator, with revenue falling 3% in the nine months to September as lower subscription income weighed on performance.  The France-based media group is relying on revamped DStv packages and stronger content to reverse the decline. MultiChoice’s revenue fell 3% on a like-for-like basis to September 2026, according to CANAL+’s latest trading update released on Thursday.  The decline reflects underlying performance after adjusting for currency movements and changes in the scope of the business. On a reported basis, MultiChoice revenue rose 0.4% to €1.81 billion ($2.03 billion), benefiting…

Jonathan has urged politicians to put Nigeria first ahead of party loyalty. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian politicians to prioritise national interest over party loyalty, warning that ethnic, religious and regional divisions remain major obstacles to the country’s political development.Jonathan made the call on Tuesday while addressing the 5th National Conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria in Abuja. He was represented at the event by former Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Bala Ngilari.The former president said Nigeria’s progress depended on the willingness of political leaders to rise above sectional interests and embrace…

Yields on Nigerian government bonds increased in the week ended October 16, 2026, as investors demanded higher returns on domestic debt securities despite declining borrowing costs in several international markets. The average yield on Federal Government bonds rose to 16.43%, indicating selling pressure and adjustments in the prices investors were willing to pay for existing securities. Bond yields move in the opposite direction to prices, meaning that investors selling securities at lower prices can push market yields higher. The development highlights the influence of domestic monetary conditions and investor expectations on Nigeria’s fixed-income market, even when global bond markets are…

The management committee of Masjid Abdullahi Bin Zubbair in Madina Quarters, Bauchi State, has removed its imam, Dahiru Abubakar, over allegations that he used sermons to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The committee also rejected an alleged proposal by Mr Abubakar to rename the mosque after the president. The committee’s chairman, Abubakar Jibrin, confirmed the removal in an interview with Daily Trust, saying the imam had repeatedly been warned against using the mosque for political activities. A source told the newspaper that Mr Abubakar had subtly campaigned for Mr Tinubu during sermons after obligatory prayers, telling worshippers the president…