Alfred Oniye
2 Oct
The Federal Government has been urged to combat corruption, high debt burdens, outdated infrastructure, non-implementation of policies, environmental degradation, socioeconomic pressure, high unemployment and other issues impeding the Nigerian Navy
1 Aug
The Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN) has said the recent public warning issued by the Nigerian Navy on wearing or appearing in naval uniforms and accoutrements lacks clarity and could infringe on individual constitutional rights. The association’s Secretary General, Captain Alfred Oniye, said the Nigerian Navy’s warning, grounded in Chapter 12, Section 110 (1)…
29 May
The Federal Government has been advised to effectively utilise the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to establish and bolster a domestic shipbuilding industry.
17 May
African leaders have been urged to establish inland ports through public-private partnerships (PPPs) to catalyse job creation, revenue generation and economic growth at no cost to the government.
26 Apr
Nigerian seafarers, represented by the Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN), have contested the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria’s (MWUN) recent assertion that they receive some of the highest wages globally.
17 Apr
To address the growing unemployment rates among seafarers in Africa, a maritime and anti-piracy security expert trained in the United States, Capt. Alfred Oniye, has outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalising job prospects for this skilled workforce.
17 Jan
Captain Alfred Oniye is a United States-trained maritime and anti-piracy security expert. He has led several successful anti-piracy sea operations and holds the first PhD in maritime security and safety management in the world. He speaks with ADAKU ONYENUCHEYA on causes of insecurity on the waterways as well as possible solutions. We have continued to…
17 Jan
Fifteen days into the year, the country has recorded three boat mishaps with over 25 deaths.On January 15, a boat conveying 100 passengers including goods, grains and other valuables capsized in Niger State.
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Vice Chancellor of Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Prof. Uchefula Chukwumaeze, has said that he does not see female students and staff
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The forgery case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Mr. Saturday Igwe, the Coordinator of an illegal Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Osurua, Nyanya Abuja Satellite Campus, has resumed after several false starts. The Guardian reports that the defendant was re-arraigned on an eight-count of forgery before Justice…
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The Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of Dr. Fabian Ihekweme, the former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in the state, over seditious and inflammatory publications. The Command, through its spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, stated that Ihekweme, who has recently become a major critic of his former boss, Governor Hope Uzodimma's administration, was arrested…
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The Nigerian Senate has passed President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bills for a second reading, paving the way for further scrutiny and debate. The decision followed a lengthy discussion amongst lawmakers on Thursday, November 28th, 2024. Prior to the debate, the Senate held a closed-door session for approximately an hour. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC,…
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The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMOT) has officially handed over the Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Narrow-Gauge Railway Project to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) after taking possession of the completed assets from the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nig. Limited. The contractor, on Thursday, at a brief ceremony in Port Harcourt,…
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The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the appointment of Lt Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS), as recommended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This followed the adoption of the recommendations of the House of Representatives Committees on Defence and Army, chaired by Hon. Babajimi Benson, during a plenary session…
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The whereabouts of Dr Fabian Ihekweme, the immediate past Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State known for publicly criticising Governor Hope Uzodinma, still remains unknown amid conflicting reports of arrest by officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and abduction by unknown gunmen. The Guardian learnt that Ihekweme was whisked away from his apartment…
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Experts in the maritime sector have stated that Nigeria's blue economy has the potential to revolutionize the country's economy, increasing its GDP from $407 billion to $1.5 trillion. Presenting their papers during a three-day conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Angus Chukwuka, President of the Admiralty Lawyers Society of Nigeria, and Soji Adeleye, CEO of…
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Wednesday, inspected the Christmas Park in Uyo to assess the level of work done in preparation for the highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Unplugged 2.0. The governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi; the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwa; the Head of…
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Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's military Head of State between 1966 and 1975, has expressed concerns over the spate of insecurity plaguing Nigerians in various parts of the country, particularly the northern region, which has been rife with insecurity for over a decade. While addressing the League of Northern Democrats led by Ibrahim Shekarau, a former governor…