Pirates abduct 17 passengers travelling on Nigerian waterways
A similar incident occurred in April, when pirates abducted 20 passengers who were travelling in a boat from Oron to ...
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Ex-maritime rector loses defamation suit against journalist
The court said the prosecution was unable to prove its case.
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Gunmen abduct 20 passengers travelling on Nigerian waterways
The passengers have spent seven days in captivity.
Nigeria’s Maritime Academy gets new Rector
The appointment takes immediate effect following the resignation of the former rector, Duja Effedua, from the academy.
Governor Eno requests new army battalion in Akwa Ibom
Governor Eno said establishing a new battalion in the coastal axis of the state would help in tackling kidnappings.
INTERVIEW: Why pilots will gladly fly airplanes even if they are not paid – Ex-CEO of Nigerian airline
Augustine Okon, former CEO of the defunct ADC Airline, speaks exclusively with PREMIUM TIMES about his experience in the Nigerian ...
SPECIAL REPORT: Akwa Ibom communities groan as climate change, pollution erode fish production
In Akwa Ibom coastal communities. livelihood is threatened as fishing expeditions become less productive due to temperature changes and oil ...
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Akwa Ibom governor’s aide shares COVID-19 palliatives as Christmas gifts
Despite clear evidence, the chief of staff to Gov Emmanuel denies diverting COVID-19 food items.
Student sues Nigerian govt for appointing interim management for Maritime Academy
The student says the decision affects his admission into the school.
Host community protest new management for Maritime Academy of Nigeria
The federal government recently inaugurated an interim management committee for the school.
Amaechi inaugurates six-member committee to restructure Maritime Academy, Oron
Mr. Amaechi urged the newly appointed Rector of the Academy, Duja Effedua, to work with the committee.
Pirate attacks heighten around Calabar creeks
Boat operators and traders in Oron, Akwa Ibom, have decried the increasing rate of piracy activities around the Calabar creeks. ...
