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By unlocking economic potential in fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy the Nigeria’s National Blue Economy Strategy will play a significant role in sustainably harnessing marine resources, enhancing food production, job creation and climate resilience, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said. The minister reeled these benefits of the document during opening remarks at the broad-based National Stakeholders’ Consultation, Validation Workshop and Development of the National Blue Economy Strategy for the Federal Republic Of Nigeria with the support of the African Union and Norway. Declaring open the two-day workshop which  is ongoing in Abuja, the minister stated…

The pilot of the chartered aircraft in which the Super Eagles flew to Libya has given details on how the  authorities in the North African country diverted the flight to the sub-standard airport at Al-Abraq. The Tunisian pilot who flew the Nigerian team to Libya has shed light on the circumstances that led to the unexpected diversion of their flight to a remote airport, Al-Abraq, instead of their intended destination, Benghazi. The pilot who is a Tunisian, in a video interview shared on the X handle of Pooja Media, said the risky diversion was unexpected. He said his entreaties to…

According to a report on SaharaReporters, the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided a radio station, Urban 94.5FM, in Enugu during broadcast on Tuesday. The anti-graft agency halted the broadcast, arrested the presenters and made away with equipment worth millions of naira. A broadcaster, Favour Ekoh, was reported to have been forcefully removed from a live programme on Urban Radio, causing significant disruption and raising concerns about press freedom.   In a statement issued on Monday night, the management of the Radio Station said they were shocked as the EFCC was yet to give any official…

The World Bank has reiterated that the present economic reforms under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu government must be sustained in the next fifteen years in order to bear fruits. The global bank noted that Nigeria’s path to economic transformation hinges on its ability to sustain critical reforms for at least 15 years, Indermit Gill, senior vice-president of the World Bank Group, has said. Speaking Monday at the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, the official underscored the need for consistent political will and policy implementation to address the country’s deep-rooted structural challenges, which continue to hinder long-term growth and…

The Libyan Football Federation has condemned Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, threatening to take legal action to protect its national team’s interests. The Super Eagles cited safety concerns after being stranded at Al Abaq Airport for over 13 hours following an unexpected diversion on Sunday, prompting Nigeria to pull out of the match, initially set for Tuesday, October 15. In its statement shared by The Libya Observer, the LFF accused the Nigerian Football Federation of failing to cooperate in organising the match and causing the confusion that led to the current situation.…

The Edo State Government has assured Senator Monday Okpebholo, the state governor-elect, of every support towards his assumption of power. The state government said this through a letter written to the governor-elect for him to initiate and inaugurate his transition team in order to give the state government the chance to key into it and also prepare for such through interface. In a letter dated October 10, 2024, Secretary to the State Government, Joseph Eboigbe, said, establishing the team will allow both parties to have meaningful discussions and share vital information that would ensure a seamless transfer of responsibilities and…

Music mogul Sean Combs is facing a batch of new lawsuits including one alleging he molested a minor, the legal team behind the filings announced Monday. The federal civil complaints filed in Manhattan were filed anonymously, two by women named as Jane Does and four by men identified as John Does. The allegations in them against the now-54-year-old rapper known as “Diddy” span from 1995 until 2021, lawyers said. They are part of a massive wave of suits promised by lawyers including Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, who said earlier this month that more than 100 alleged victims were planning legal…

Tinuade Ladoja, wife of former Oyo State governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has passed away at the age of 71. She died on Monday morning following a brief illness. Her death was confirmed by Adeola Oloko, media aide to former Governor Ladoja, who said, “Yes, it is confirmed. She is dead. May God repose her soul.” Tinuade Ladoja was a prominent member of the Pastor-in-Council of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), the church’s highest decision-making body. The CCC Ikeja Parish 1 Cathedral, where she worshipped, also confirmed her passing in a Facebook post, stating, “We submit…

The Federal Government, on Monday, summoned the Libyan Charge d’Affaires in Abuja over the alleged mistreatment of the Super Eagles players and officials during their stay in Libya for the AFCON qualifiers. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuga, disclosed this to journalists after meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Meanwhile, the Confederation Africaine de Football, CAF, has referred the fiasco to its disciplinary board for investigation. It said appropriate action would be taken against “those who violated the CAF Statutes and Regulations.” On the summons, Tuga described the situation in Libya as unfortunate. He…

Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Commitee, has disclosed that wealthy Nigerians earning N100 million and above monthly will face a 25 percent personal income tax rate if a new tax bill is passed by the National Assembly. This revelation was made during a breakout session at the ongoing 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, October 14. Oyedele emphasised the need to strike a balance between easing the tax burden for lower-income earners and ensuring the wealthy contribute more to government revenue. “If you earn N100 million a month, we’re taking up to…