Russian Captain Convicted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter in London
The Russian captain of a container ship that ploughed into a US tanker off Britain’s east coast has been found guilty of causing a crewman’s death through gross…
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ICPC Arrests Ex-NIMASA Boss Bashir Jamoh in Kaduna
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh. The arrest…
Former NPA MD Hadiza Bala Usman Loses Younger Brother
A former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, has been bereaved following the death of her younger brother, Hussaini Bala Usman. Hussaini passed away…
Seafarer Abandonment Hits Record High as Thousands Left Stranded at Sea
Seafarer abandonment surged to its highest level on record in 2025, leaving thousands of maritime workers stranded without pay, support or a way home, according to stark new figures…
Customs Operatives Ambushed in Ogun as Smuggler Dies in Gun Duel
An alleged smuggler was killed on Saturday during a fierce gun battle that erupted after suspected smugglers and a mob attacked officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I…
APM Terminals Apapa Donates Medical Equipment to Lagos Health Centre
Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development with the donation of critical medical equipment to the Ojora Olugbode Primary Health Centre in…
Explosion Rocks Iran’s Strategic Port City as Tensions Simmer with West
At least one person was killed and 14 others injured on Saturday after an explosion ripped through the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, according to local officials,…
Buhari Approved Hadiza Bala Usman’s Removal Despite Personal Ties — Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the removal of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) despite having…
Ahmad Rabiu Arrested at Kano Airport as Dala Dry Port Ownership Battle Escalates
The bitter legal fight over the multi-billion-naira Dala Inland Dry Port has taken a dramatic twist with the arrest of Ahmad Rabiu, a former managing director of the facility…
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Oyetola: On the Crest of Maritime History
By Chima Nwana The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It…
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Merging NIMASA with Customs, FIRS dangerous
By Dr. Ade Dosunmu My attention has been drawn to speculation purported to have emanated from the Presidential Policy Advisory group erroneously classifying the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…