Month: October 2020

Breaking: Falana Reveals Barracks Where Soldiers Who Shot Protesters Came From

Mr Femi Falana, a human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Monday said a group he oversees has identified the barracks where officers of the military who shot protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate, came from. Based on the investigation gathered so far, ASCAB has facts that shots were actually fired at the …

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NNPC Attributes Return Of Fuel Queues On #ENDSARS Protests

*** ..Says Over 2 Billion Litres In Stock The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, blamed the reappearance of queues in petrol stations across the country on the protest against police brutality, especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, of the Nigeria Police. For instance, most petrol stations in Abuja were shut down, while large queues …

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ITF Arrests Japanese Car Ship In Melbourne Over Crew Change

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) officials have been involved in stopping a Japanese-owned car import vessel from slipping through Australian authorities’ fingers in the Port of Melbourne. The ship had brought vehicles to Australia earlier this week, including the Great Wall, Hyundai, Kia and Subaru brands A number of seafarers on the Panamanian-flagged MV ‘Metis …

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NSC Seeks Waiver Of Demurrage Incurred During ENDSARS Protest

Activities at Apapa, the port city of Lagos are gradually returning to normal as Lagos State government has eased the curfew by pronouncing that residents can move freely between the hours of 6am and 8pm. No doubt the activities of the past week caused a lot of disruptions for shippers. Just as it did during …

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FG Pledges Support For SIFAX New Container Terminal

The Federal Government has promised to support the vision of the newly-opened terminal in Lagos by SIFAX Group. SIFAX Container Terminal located at Ijora, Lagos was established to address the challenge of traffic congestion around the Lagos ports. Its vantage position, which is on the fringes of the port environment, will allow it to receive …

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#ENDSARS: ‘We Won’t Tolerate Willful Destruction’, Says Afenifere, Ohanaeze

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Saturday, frowned at the attempt to use the fallout of the Lekki tollgate killings, which led to looting and burning spree in Lagos, to put a wedge between Yoruba and Igbo. In a joint statement titled: ‘Afenifere and Ohanaeze say no to willful destruction’, which was …

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Kano Governor, Ganduje Tours Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje recently visited Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, the flagship company of SIFAX Group. The aim of the visit was to assess the terminal’s operations and also discuss partnership opportunities between the Group and Kano state. He was warmly received by the terminal’s management team. PLATFORM REPORTERS got you covered …

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FOMI HonoursTumaka, Jibola, Aniebonam, Obiageli Others With National Awards

A public relations expert, motivational speaker and immediate past Director of Special Duties and External Relations in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Hajia Lami Tumaka has been honoured with the Face Of Maritime International Role Model Ambassador Award 2020. The Honour was conferred on Tumaka at the Season 5 Grand Finale of …

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Miss NAGAFF, Blessing Eugene Wins FOMI 2020 In Grand Style

Miss Blessing Eugene, an 18 year old indigine of Anambra state who represented the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has emerged 2020 Winner of Face Of Maritime International (FOMI), an industry pageantry designed to encourage women participation in the maritime sector. Blessing defeated 9 other finalists to clinch the prestigious FOMI Crown at …

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FOMI Condemns Lekki Toll Gate Massacre of Unarmed Protesters

The Face Of Maritime International (FOMI) has condemned in strongest terms the Tuesday night shooting of unarmed #EndSars protesters at Lekki Toll gate by alleged officers of the Nigerian Army.  In a press statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by FOMI Role model Ambassador, Hajia Lami Tumaka and the newly crowned FOMI 2020 Winner, …

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