Nigeria Secures IMO Council Seat for 2026–2027 as Tinubu Hails Rising Maritime Influence


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term, marking the nation’s return after 14 years. He described the victory as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s growing maritime leadership, commitment to safety, security, and environmental standards. Tinubu praised the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, NIMASA, and the diplomatic team for their strategic efforts. The renewed mandate aligns with his administration’s plan to expand the blue economy, boost maritime infrastructure, enhance anti-piracy efforts, and strengthen Nigeria’s global shipping role. He affirmed Nigeria’s readiness to support safer seas, cleaner oceans, and fair maritime governance.

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National assembly, Clerk Seeks Special Salary Structure, Job Security For Legislative Aides

Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has called for a distinct salary structure and improved job security for legislative aides working with federal lawmakers.

Speaking in Abuja at a three-day capacity-building workshop organised with Research Enterprise Systems (RES), Ogunlana said legislative aides face peculiar financial and structural challenges that current civil service templates fail to address.

He noted that aides, though political appointees, lack job security, have unclear career progression, and often suffer arbitrary termination. Ogunlana urged the National Assembly Service Commission and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to create a special salary structure and clear service guidelines.

NASC chairman, Saviour Enyiekere, also charged aides to be more skilled than their principals to enhance the quality of legislative work.

The training was attended by chiefs of staff, special advisers, and senior legislative aides to lawmakers.

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to former NNPCL GMD, Mele Kyari, over alleged fraud.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the EFCC’s ex parte motion, directing that the accounts remain frozen pending the conclusion of investigations into conspiracy, abuse of office, and money laundering.

According to EFCC investigator Amin Abdullahi, preliminary findings revealed that two accounts were in Kyari’s name, while two others belonged to Guwori Community Development Foundation Flood Relief. Investigators alleged that over ₦661 million, suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, were funneled through the accounts disguised as NGO activities and a book launch.

The case was adjourned to September 23 for further hearing.

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Late Akeredolu’s Wife, Betty, Backs Peter Obi, Applauds One-Term Promise.

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, former First Lady of Ondo State, has declared her support for Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, citing his pledge to serve only one term if elected.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Akeredolu praised Obi’s bold leadership style, comparing it to that of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew, whose reforms transformed the Asian nation. She described Obi as a principled and disciplined leader, noting that his integrity stands in stark contrast to the corruption stalling Nigeria’s development.

“I stand with Peter Obi,” she wrote, adding that his one-term commitment could usher in the kind of transformative leadership Nigeria desperately needs. Her endorsement has sparked widespread reactions on social media.

Supporters hailed her statement as a courageous show of confidence in Obi’s vision, with many echoing the belief that a focused four-year tenure could break the cycle of corruption, drive production, and reposition the country. Hashtags such as and have since gained traction.

However, some critics questioned the timing and motive behind her statement, citing her previous political involvement in Ondo State. They suggest her support may be both strategic and symbolic.

Obi continues to gain popularity among young Nigerians seeking accountable leadership, and Akeredolu’s endorsement reflects growing elite support ahead of a possible 2027 presidential run.

US warns against birth tourism, vows to deny offenders visas.

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warning that any visa applicant found to be travelling primarily to give birth in the U.S. to secure citizenship for their child will be denied entry.

The warning was issued in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) via the official handle , on Monday. The mission stressed that consular officers will deny visa applications if they suspect the applicant’s primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States.

“Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have U.S. citizenship is not permitted.

Consular officers will deny your visa application if they have reason to believe this is your intent,” the post stated, tagging it with hashtags and an accompanying image in the post clearly stated that such an act is not permitted, adding that applicants would be denied visas.

“We will deny your visa if we believe your primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to get U.S. citizenship for your child. This is not permitted, ” the picture read.

The warning appears to be part of a broader public awareness campaign by the U.S. government to discourage visa misuse and uphold immigration regulations.

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