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By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Federal Government loses billions of naira daily at the ports due to the sharp practices of the International oil companies, (IOC); thereby flauting  Nigeria laws.    This is the submission of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUON, who said some of them underdeclare their cargoes and short change the government, thereby calling for quick arrest of the situation. Speaking in Lagos with members of the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria, LAWAN, the President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Prince Abdulwaheed Adeyanju said government could not account for the shipment of oil by most of the foreign vessels as a result of the removal of ship gang way security men and tally clerks on the vessels. .              A foreign vessel at sea Prince Adeyanju further said as a result, most of the vessels are porous as anything goes in and out and they have become avenues for drug trafficki...

Two persons a cleaner and a worker of the attacked Abuja-Kaduna train have been confirmed dead , following the attack on the train late Monday night. The two persons identified as Loretta and Abdul are confirmed to be the only casualty for now, in the fierce late night attack on the train that was bearing about 970 passengers. Unofficial sources said also that some security personnel and passengers have been killed by the rampaging terrorists but their names are yet to be released .   Several other passengers were also injured, while other were abducted, witnesses told journalists late Monday night. “Meanwhile, the two corpses have been deposited at St. Gerald’s Catholic Hospital in Kaduna while some persons are being treated for gunshot injuries,” another witness told sunnewsonline.com. It was earlier reported that the terrorists had attacked the Nigerian Railway Corporation train from Abuja to Kaduna on Monday night had abducted some of the stranded passengers.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Ahead of 2023 elections, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)  is determined to ensure all workers participate fully and elect credible Nigerians into position. Towards this TUC  is inaugurating  political commissions in the Western, Northern, and Eastern parts of the country, to sensitise all workers and the people towards their roles; getting their Pvc ready and making themselves available. Trade Union Congress President, Comrade Quadri Olaleye said this in Lagos at a press conference where members of the political commission for the Western states, comprising Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Oyo, Osun, Ondo states were inaugurated. Already, the political commission for the Eastern states has been inaugurated in Enugu, comprising almost eleven states, with each state having 5 members from the Trade Union Congress. TUC president Comrade Quadri Olaleye on the left,  Secretary General. Comrade Musa Lawal in the middle. To show its readiness, TUC r...

By Itaman Sunday. Fear grips house wife, Mrs. Onyinye Okafor as police at Area 'C'  Surulere police command, Lagos State launches manhunt for her. She gang beaten up her husband, Onyeka Okafor. t ogether with her two brothers, Kingsley Eze, God's Time Eze and two sisters, Ifeoma Eze and Mama  Favour. CITY EXPRESS NEWS gathered from the Surulere police command that Inspector Akugo has invited the woman who has been playing hide and seek game for days. Presently Onyeka Okafor is not only at dagger drawn with his wife and her family, he has so drawn the battle line with his Father-in law, Mr Innocent Eze who encouraged his children to beat up his in law, Onyeka Okafor. Mr.and Mrs.Okafor with children when the going was smooth. Onyeka Okafor said his wife and relations humiliated him. He was only saved by two lawyers at the office of the Public Defender Ministry of Justice, Lagos State, Barrister Mrs Osagiede and another lawyer. According to Mr. Okafor, the marriage...

By Afolabi Oyekunle Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has dispelled speculations that its property housing the National Secretariat in Lagos and the ultra-modern complex under construction at Mabushi area in Abuja has been sold by the current National Leadership of the Association. In a press Statement issued in Lagos, the ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Alade Bashir Lawal, regretted that few disgruntled members of the union who engaged in anti-union activities and were expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Association, had elected to be propagating lies to anti-graft agencies and members of the public to impugn the reputation of the National Leadership of the Association. “All the documents in respect of the Union’s property in Lagos and Abuja which were allegedly taken over by individuals and sold are very much intact and being kept safely. “It is really unfortunate that those who are deliberately spreading falsehood are still walking in...

Prince Odiase Okojie, the husband of popular Nollywood diva personality, Mercy Johnson Okojie has joined the race for APC to represent Esan people at the House of Representatives come 2023. He is coming on board with an intimidating resume. The young Okojie said with his exposure and experience he shall win. .         Prince Odiase Okojie He urged the people of Esan North East and Esan South East Federal Constituency to support his cause. He told CITY EXPRESS NEWS in an interview that he is the right choice of majority of the people for the House of Representatives Esan North East and Esan South East Federal Constituencies. Odianose Okojie vowed to pursue aggressive capacity building and job creation to empower the people and the youths. ' As we are building the competences of the people, we will also put in a programme to link those who have acquired skills with people who needs their services within the locality of Esan land.' According to Okojie, Esan ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Super Eagles Chief coach, Austin Eguavon might not be having much struggle as the coach of super Eagles. Already this is his second coming to handle Super Eagles. He has led Eagles to two different cups. African Cup of Nations and World cup qualifier matches. He is no stranger to Super Eagles team. Contrary to insinuation that the Super Eagles will be under pressure when they face Ghana Black Stars in world cup qualifier to Quatar 2022, Eguavon said the Super Eagles are not scared of Ghana. Most of the Super Eagles players are doing fine with their clubs. Super Eagles sensational goal scorer, Victor Osimhen is now the toast of Napoli football club. He scored his tenth goal of the season in the Serie A. He was the player of the week in a match against Verona. Osimhen goal grabbed a brace in Napoli's 2 - 1 win over 10 man Hellas Verona in the Italian Serie A.  Super Eagles Chief Coach Austin Eguavon. Victor Osimhen told Italian press that he is ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) is concern about the myriad of problems confronting the nation ranging from the petroleum sector, manufacturing, energy, unemployment, crime, and has challenged the government to urgently address them as  they are driving the citizens to social vices. At a press briefing at its office in Lagos, addressed by its president, Comrade Festus Osifo, the association lamented the issue of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, which it said is almost bringing the oil and gas industry to its knees.  Pengassan said as a result of pipeline vandalism, companies are forced to go into curtailment as they cannot export what they produce.   Comrade Osifo in whine colour addressing the press. Backing up its claim with data, it said from October 2021 to February 2022, between 90 to 99percent of crude oil pumped into the Trans National Pipeline (TNP) by operators were vandalized. Pe...

             Ghana national team Ghana head coach Otto Addo has named a 27-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew is included in the squad despite testing positive for Covid-19. Belgium-based duo of Denis Odoi and Elisha Owusu, Montari Kamahene of Ashdod FC in Israel and Dennis Korsah of Hearts of Oak were handed debut call-ups by Addo. Roma youngster Felix Afena-Gyan is also included in the squad after he failed to make the cut to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Honourable Ola Folorunsho Western is the flag bearer, beacon of hope, the future of Amuwo Odofin under APC candidate in 2023 elections.  Speaking to CITY EXPRESS NEWS at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos during the week, he said that he came out with his weapon of experience merged with natural penchant for humanity to serve the good people of Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency. Honourable Folorunsho Ola Western is a man driven with the passion to serve humanity. He is a philanthropist, community influencer and grassroots mobiliser who has sponsored numerous community based initiatives within Amuwo-Odofin local government area for over 10years. If elected in 2023, Honourable Folorunsho promises to use his proficiency in entrepreneurship, knowledge, management, empowerment, infrastructure development and people management to put Amuwo Odofin LGA on the world map as a deserving commercial capital of Lagos with an edifice such as the 350 hectares, International Trade Fair ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, feminist, black nationalist, social activist, journalist, singer, actress model and Nollywood Queen of screen has been described as the mother of entertainment of Africa. The diversity of her political affiliation clearly illustrated her multifaceted approach to the struggle for equal rights in the 2Oth century. Called Omo sexy by her fans, she has make 500 or more features, from 1995 mortal inheritance to the 2010 super production on location to Los Angeles. Queen of the screen Omotola Jolade. Omotola got married to an airline pilot Captain Jolade Ekeinde on board a DASH 7 aircraft on 23rd of March 1996, and s he is  blessed with four children. She is engaged in social services for women gender and charitable organizations.  A  woman of intellectual capacity cum strategist,  with great personable disposition, charm, warmth, diginity, a blessed with roboust heart, coupled with tremendous African humanism,...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. As President Muhammadu Buhari commissions  Africa’s largest Dangote Urea Granulated Fertiliser complex today at Lekki, Lagos , Aliko Dangote group has been commended for creating additional 5000 construction direct and indirect jobs as well as saving of  $125 million dollars in fertilizer import substitution for Nigeria.  In his congratulatory message to the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group of industries, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the  Director General Micheal Imoudu National Institute  for labour Studies, (MINILS) Ilorin, Comrade Issa Aremu said the commissioning of the new $2.5 Billion Dangote Fertiliser Limited  by President Mohammed Buhari once again stands out ALIKO group as Africa’s leading industrializer and largest employer of labour.”            President Mohammad Buhari. Aremu observed that  with the expected  largest Petroleum Refinery, 650,000 barrels-per-da...

International Esan day summit, an event to celebrate the sons and daughters of Esan speaking community of Edo State is slated to hold in June 25th 2022 ,at the National stadium, Surulere, Lagos State. The Esan day summit will feature papers presentation, Esan cultural dance, acrobatics, musical concert, beauty contest, dinner , presentation of  awards, and the launch of Esan calendar. Beauty Queens with Esan Summit Convener Barrister Sunny Ebhojiaye The Esan International summit will also parade who is who in Esan land. A parade of top leaders, politicians, lawyers, educationists, business mogues, members of the diplomatic corps, captain of industries, traditional rulers and musicians. Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki will be conferred with the Achiever Award of the year 2021 for his dynamic achievements.  Not to be left out for awards are Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos state and Rivers state governor, Nyson Wike. Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa ...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Lagos State Police Commissioner, CP Abiodun Sylvester Alabi has warned robbers, cultists and criminals to desist from their criminal activitiess in Lagos State  or face the full wrath of the law. Incessant cult clashes in the state among drivers, Okada riders, touts and motorists have been frequent. Speaking to CITY EXPRESS NEWS in his office at Ikeja, in Lagos, CP Alabi warned that he will make the state a hell of place for them to stay.   He said that cultism has been outlawed and anybody that is involved will be arrested and charged to court.  He charged law enforcement agents to be alive to their duties, and promised that those who are dilligent in their duties will be adequately rewarded. .                CP Abiodun Alabi. He assured that police are friends of the people, and will continue to pursue cordially relationship with the people. CP Alabi urged the people to see police as friends ...

By Itaman Sunday. International Women's Day (IWD) is a global annual day sets aside on 8th March every year to commemorate the cultural, political and socio-economic achievements of women world wide.  It is also a focal point in the Women's rights movement, bringing attention to national issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, violence and abuse against women. The Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, under the leadership of CP Abioud Alabi used the day to mobilized women gender unit led by CSP Grace Agboola to celebrate the day. Human Rights Advocate Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye(JP) used the day to challenge Nigerian women to endeavour to excel in their chosen fields so as to contribute their quota to national development. He commended the Nigerian women groups under the umbrella of womanifest not to give up hope on gender equality. He vowed to do whatever is in his power to make   the National Assembly members (NASS) to reconsider gender related bills before them. Accord...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, the number one gladiator of PDP dropped the bombshell during the week in Benin city, Edo state that he is not going to leave PDP for anyone for any reason. 'I am not detracted by any one who feels he is bigger than PDP in Edo State. I am number one citizen of Edo State , I don't take instructions from anyone rather you must listen to words of reasons from me being the Go vernor of Edo State.'       Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki The tough talking Governor told detractors to leave the party if they are not satisfied with his government. In an exclusive interview with City EXPRESS NEWS in Benin city on Tuesday 8th March 2022, Governor Godwin Obaseki said, 'I have no room for rumour talks, Edo state is set for council polls as PDP has registered over 539 thousands members.  I am waiting for the arrival of the National Chairman of PDP Iyochia Ayu to dialogue with the true PDP members of Edo Sta...

The man who headed the investigating pa el over detained former super cop Abba Kyari, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Joseph Egbunike is Dead. City EXPRESS NEWS learnt that Egbunike died at the National Hospital in Abuja on Tuesday night after collapsing in his office. He headed the Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) of the Nigerian Police Force. The deceased who hails from Onitsha, Anambra State, was also the head of a Special Investigation Panel (SIP), constituted by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba to investigate Abba Kyari, the suspended head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) over his illicit dealings with disgraced international fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi. Prior to his appointment as DIG in 2020, Egbunike was the head of the Police Finance Department. The senior police officer holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, as well as a Bachelo...

BREAKING: Court remands Abba Kyari in NDLEA Custody till March  A  Federal High Court in A buja has ordered the embattled police cop, DCP Abba Kyari and six others to be remanded in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) till March 14. Kyari was arraigned on Monday morning before Justice Emeka Nwite where he pleaded not guilty to charges of Drug-Trafficking levelled against him. Abba Kyari was arraigned alongside four other senior police officers and two civilians. The NDLEA filed an 8-count charge against them.  The 6th and 7th defendants(the two civilians) pleaded guilty to counts 5, 6 and 7.    Prosecution counsel, Joseph Sunday asked the court for an adjournment to enable them to review the facts against the defendants. He said this would enable them to confront them with the evidence.           Embattled DCP Abba Kyari Counsel for Abba Kyari, Kanu Agabi SAN) said they have filed an application fo...

By  Itaman Sunday. Mrs. Florence Oluwatoyin Alashe, the second wife of M r. Joseph Alashe has cried out at last. ' She has this to say. Anyone calling me a gold digger is not fair to me. I am a gold-getter and workaholic. I never got married to Mr. Joseph Alashe because of his wealth, I am a graduate from Ado-Ekiti University.  No amount  of intimidation and harrasment can ever make me to change and denied my husband as the father of my daughter, Sarah Oluwatoyin Alashe'. She said the abduction of her husband by his children is a conspiracy against her. According to her, her husband children have been tracing  her everywhere, "may be they wanted to retrieve the  'billion naira' money their father gave to me, she said.  I have received threatened messages, intimidation and warning to leave my husband,  Mr.Joseph Alashe. Mr and Mrs. Alashe on the day of marriage. The pride of every woman is to get married to their choice of man and that is wh...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Pastor Flourish Waniko, the General Overseer of Access Faith Assembly, Iyana Ishashi, Lagos State  gave his trials and triumphs as a Minister of the gospel of salvation and prosperity. Pastor Flourish is known  for his  uncommon miracles and prophetic actions that take place in his church on daily basis. He is refer to as Moses of our time. The demands of life are real and can be time consuming, but as challenging as life is, God has given us a marvelous opportunity that extends beyond the immediate nature of this world. We all have been brought to life with Christ. He told CITY EXPRESS NEWS that  his church remains a powerful deliverance and healing ministry.  Before God called him to his vineyard he was a successful business man. Pastor Flourish condemns no sinner but convert them to God for salvation, as Christ came for the sinners. The heights great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight but...

By Itaman  Sunny. Mr. Joseph Alashe, a retired Chartered Accountant has been alleged to have been abducted at his Aboru residence by one his children, Mr. Lekan Alashe in  collusion with his first son, Mr. Oluwole Alashe based in the United States of America. 74 years old, Pa Joseph Alashe was abducted and taken to an unknown destination in order to force him to write his Will and keep him away from his second wife, Mrs. Florence Oluwatosin Alashe whom the children see as a rival to their mother, Mrs. Bola Alashe who is currently in Canada with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Yetunde. Pa Alashe at the registry with his second wife. The alleged abduction of Mr. Alashe to unknown destination is now a reality as Lekan Alashe told the police at Alagbon FCIID Ikoyi, Anti-Trafficking Unit, Lagos that their father is at the hospital receiving treatment without disclosing the name of the hospital. Pa Joseph Alashe had told CITY EXPRESS NEWS at Aboru police post where he made a sta...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, the founder and Spritual head of INRI Evangelical spritual church based at Oke afa, Isolo road, Lagos, is a chosen Man of God, that is globally accepted and acclaimed as one of the popular and powerful Clerics in Nigeria and Worldwide. His church has grown over the years, with branches in different parts of the world including United States of America, United kingdom, and Benin republic. Primate Ayodele is such a unique, simple, humble and easily adaptable person.  He is  a loving man of God, cheerful giver, and with a large heart to everyone around him both at home and abroad. Like a mustard seed, the prayer meeting dedicated in 2018 at Ayodele Avenue, Tipper bus stop Igando road, Isheri Lagos has grown to an enviable height. It has been described by many as a sort of paradise on earth.  The classy assemblage of both architectural beauty and assortment of beautiful accessories,testify to this. Forem...

By Prince Sunny Ebhojiaye. The name of Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar,  a former Inspector General of Police rings bell in Nigera, and in the hall of fame of the Nigeria police force, his name is among the tops. He was appointed as the 16th indigenous Inspector General of Police by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 and handed over power to Suleiman Abba in 2014 after 35years of meritorious service. M.D. Abubakar hails from Zamfara state and he is the Chairman Board of Directors of Nigeria police force (NPF) pensions limited.  He has built himself a good reputation because of keeping tenaciously to the ethics of his profession and promoting the aims and objectives of police force before his retirement. A strong believer in the cooperate existence of Nigeria but not interested in the country bitter politics,  he introduced neatness in Nigeria police force and also introduced more formation and departments in the police force.   His tenure saw to the disbandment of r...