FG adopts new port policy, forecloses fresh licences
The Federal Government has adopted a new port development policy, which prohibits the issuance of new licence for the development new port projects including deep seaports at least for now.…
NIMASA, Navy nab 16 illegal migrants on US-bound vessel
Luck at the weekend ran out of 16 illegal migrants onboard a United States- bound vessel, MV Colombia River, which is also a Hong Kong flagged ship. This is sequel…
‘FG lacks political will to allow indigenous lifting of crude 60 years after’
Nearly 60 years after Nigeria discovered crude oil in commercial quantities in Oloibiri in the present-day Rivers State, no indigenously own ed ship participates in the lifting of the black…
FG sold Nigeria’s port terminals to unserious concessionaires-Senate
The Senate, Nigeria's upper legislative chamber, yesterday took a swipe at the Federal Government over the shoddy privatisation of the nation's seaports, which led to the handing over of some…
Rail transport accounts for 1% of cargo movement in Nigeria
A cargo logistics expert has said that the rail transport system in Nigeria accounts for only one per cent of the movement of cargo both imported and locally made products,…
Odd Facts About Marijuana
Marijuana, probably the most commonly used illegal drug in America and even Africa, is going mainstream. Now legal for recreational use in Colorado and Washington, pot seems poised for wider…
scrapyard owner replaces guard dogs with fighting bulls.
A scrapyard owner in eastern Spain has replaced his guard dogs with two fighting bulls, following a series of break-ins at his business over the last few months. The thieves…
World’s Oldest Woman, 117, Reveals The One Food She Eats Every Day. She turns 117 on November 27.
The world’s oldest person, who turns 117 this November, has given us a clue as to how she’s achieved such longevity. Emma Morano, 116, of Verbania, Italy, was born in…
FIA examining Vettel’s outburst.
Ferrari driver could face sanction for outburst at FIA race director Charlie Whiting despite post-race apology Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, are investigating Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rant during…
England snub sparked Wilshere.
Jack Wilshere explains his decision to leave Arsenal for Bournemouth on loan and outlines his plans for the future Jack Wilshere admits being left out of Sam Allardyce's England squad…
