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Former Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Dakuku Peterside, in this interview spoke on the qualities of the president Nigeria needs in 2023, how Transportation Minister, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi fits the bill and why APC will recover Rivers State from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, next year. The feeling …

The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, has confirmed the report that several residents, including women and children fleeing from gunmen, drowned in the Guni-Zumba River. The victims were inhabitants of Guni and Kurgbaku communities in Munya local governments of the state. The governor’s media aide, Mary Noel-Berje, in a statement on Thursday described the incident as painful and disturbing. He …

* Ex-Senate president seeks support of Delta, South-east PDP delegates, rejects zoning Former President of the Senate, Dr. Çi, has argued that the rudderless leadership currently in charge of affairs in the country is the cause of the present socio-economic challenges facing the country. Saraki therefore stressed the need for a president in the next administration that could reverse the trend …

Edo State Government, on Thursday, monitored the compulsory use of the Benin Central Park Terminal at the Obakhavbaye axis of Benin City, warning that the government will not condone the boarding of passengers in any other area of the Benin metropolis. The Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA) Head of Operations, Mr. Osagie Emokpae, led other members of …

A United States District Judge, Jeremy D. Kernodle, has sentenced a Nigerian man to federal prison, on Thursday, for federal fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to the announcement made by US Attorney Brit Featherston of the Eastern District of Texas. In a press release signed by the Senior Public Affairs Specialist of the US Embassy in …

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the posting of DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo to Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department. A statement made available to Alltimepost.com on Thursday by Force Headquarters’ Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, was appointed to the …

The verdict in the closely watched trial of a Finnish Christian MP was announced on Wednesday A court in Helsinki dismissed all charges against Päivi Räsänen, a physician and mother of five, and Juhana Pohjola, a bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, after a free speech trial that drew international attention. The court said in a unanimous …

*Muslim Students’ Leader praises VP for his “invaluable contribution to nation-building” Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that Unity and tolerance are crucial values needed to safeguard peace and stability in a multi-religious society like Nigeria. Prof. Osinbajo made assertion on Wednesday evening when he received on a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a delegation of …

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has “initiated disciplinary proceedings” against actor Will Smith over his actions at Sunday’s Oscars, the group announced on Wednesday, according to the CNN. “Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the …

Benin River Port, the Enterprise Park, and the Benin Inland Container Depot/Dry Port, among other projects were showcased by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at this year’s Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai. According to the Governor, these initiatives are in a drive to deepen development and open up the state’s economy for productivity and industrialization. The governor is …