The federal government has dismissed the recent claims by the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that the administration is neglecting ports outside Lagos in its maritime infrastructure agenda, as false and misleading. The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, clarified this through his special adviser on media, Dr Bolaji Akinola, [ ]
Sunday 2 November 2025
leadership - 5 days ago
Minister Faults Obi’s Claim On Port Neglect
Latest News
Professor Aituaje Irene Pogoson (1960-2025): Amazon of Ibadan Political Science, By Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso
- premiumtimesng Official: Nigerian trio await new boss at Southampton as Will Still shown the exit door
- allnigeriasoccer Trump’s ignorance about Nigeria: The dangers of a manufactured “Christian genocide”, By Phillip van Niekerk
- premiumtimesng Iheanacho at Hampden Park but left out of Celtic squad in 3-1 win against Rangers
- allnigeriasoccer PDP Crisis: Fayose congratulates factional chairman, urges him to correct injustices in Ekiti, others
- premiumtimesng No chance of Slavia Prague star featuring against Arsenal or Nigeria v Gabon WCQ playoff
- allnigeriasoccer Appointment of Hadi Sirika as Pro-Chancellor of UMYU: Why Gov Radda hasn’t erred, By Sirajo Yakubu
- premiumtimesng INTERVIEW: Teaching girls to lead is the first step to women’s political inclusion – Advocate
- premiumtimesng Confirmed: Arokodare loses coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers after historic loss against Fulham
- allnigeriasoccer Can 7-goal striker Onuachu earn a Super Eagles recall for WCQ playoff against Gabon?
- allnigeriasoccer He can do better - Werder Bremen coach criticises Boniface after lacklustre display against Mainz
- allnigeriasoccer Tuggar’s foreign policy doctrine: Aligning diplomacy with development, By Simbo Olorunfemi
- premiumtimesng SERAP sues Akpabio, Abbas over ‘failure to probe alleged ₦3m Bribe-for-Bills scandal’
- premiumtimesng Galatasaray striker Osimhen under scrutiny in Turkiye after firing blanks against Trabzonspor
- allnigeriasoccer Patients, doctors blame PHCs’ ineffectiveness for crowded tertiary hospitals across Nigeria
- premiumtimesng EPL Round-up: Iwobi, Bassey back to winning ways with Fulham as Arsenal extend lead
- premiumtimesng Late Dan Kabo, Dantata, Aminu Kano, Bag Posthumous Awards At Aircraft Landing Centenary Celebration
- leadership HAPAwards 2025: Monica Omorodion Swaida, Peter Lentini, Others Set For Honour In Los Angeles Today
- leadership Nigeria’s Path To $1trn Economy Requires Strong Policy Consistency – Shareholders’ Group
- leadership
Commissioner’s Demise: Gov Yahaya Leads Government Delegation To Talasse, Condoles With Waja Community, Family Members
- leadershipPremium Times, Nigeria Health Watch, and The Punch to host webinar on investing in health financing reform
- premiumtimesngNigerian National Petroleum Company Coordinates Strategic Infrastructure Projects Across Oil And Gas Value Chain
- leadershipCourt reinstates Funmi Olawepo as Transnational Energy shareholder, director, awards her N300m damages
- premiumtimesngNewcastle and Celtic s Nigeria-eligible midfielders become provisionally cap-tied to England and Scotland
- allnigeriasoccerPICTORIAL: Anambra Female Gov’ship Candidate Releases Stunning Campaign Photos To Challenge Patriarchal Biases
- leadershipSegilola Resources Earns Second Consecutive CIPM HR Award, Setting Standard For Excellence In Mining Sector
- leadershipItaly coach scouts Nigerian defender Ahanor but passport rules delay call-up for November s WCQs
- allnigeriasoccerThe innovation deficit: Why Nigeria’s traditional industries remain frozen in time, By Olumide Awoyemi
- premiumtimesngState Pardon Scandal: ‘They’re Either Compromised Or Incompetent’, Inibehe Effiong Slams Tinubu’s Advisers
- leadershipSeven years after 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje’s death, Nigerians renew calls for justice
- premiumtimesngThe New Gold: How the non-oil export sector is changing the narrative of the Nigerian economy, By Chukwudi Iwuchukwu
- premiumtimesngNigerian politician makes unsubstantiated claims against Supreme Court after failing to clinch APC ticket
- premiumtimesngArrest Rumours: NDDC Boss Ogbuku Makes Public Appearance At Agricultural Stakeholders Event In Rivers
- leadershipPICTORIAL: Governor Abiodun Gifts Super Falcons N50m Ahead 2026 WAFCON Qualifier In Ogun
- leadershipNigerian Government seeks partnership to harness 10GW stranded electricity generation capacity
- premiumtimesngSuper Eagles forward Lookman rewrites Atalanta record books after goal against ACâ¯Milan
- allnigeriasoccerFederal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s Re-designatation Of Nigeria As CPC, Reaffirms Commitment To End Terrorism
- leadership35 states recorded N17 trillion revenue in 2024, yet remain dependent on FAAC — BudgIT
- premiumtimesng
I know what I can do - Galatasaray s Gabon star insists no special plan for Onuachu
- allnigeriasoccer Former Bournemouth striker reveals what impressed him about Arokodare in Wolves loss to Fulham
- allnigeriasoccer Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and security must not be ignored, By Olufemi Soneye
- premiumtimesng Record-breaking Nigerian striker makes senior debut for Southampton against Preston
- allnigeriasoccer PDP NWC suspends Wike’s allies, hours after FCT minister celebrated court order stopping national convention
- premiumtimesng Silky feet - Afcon winner reacts to two missed chances by Chukwueze in Fulham s win v Wolves
- allnigeriasoccer First clean sheet of the season: Okoye sends message to Chelle ahead of Nigeria squad announcement
- allnigeriasoccer What Ibrahim Chatta charges per film, why he’s reportedly Nollywood’s highest-paid actor
- premiumtimesng BVI court rules Seplat’s ex-chairman Orjiako fraudulently hid assets over $220.3m Access Bank debt
- premiumtimesng PT Health Watch: Why appendicitis remains one of Nigeria’s most common surgical emergencies – Expert
- premiumtimesng Amidst new tariff on petrol import, Dangote refinery says it has enough for Nigerians
- premiumtimesng Atiku Condemns Arrest Of Niger Varsity Student Over Criticism Of Governor Bago, Demands Release
- leadership We have to manage him - NSC chairman admits Osimhen is way too passionate about Super Eagles
- allnigeriasoccer Sam Dede to chair $20,000 Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts as NLNG expands award portfolio
- premiumtimesng Federal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s Re-designatation Of Nigeria As CPC, Reaffirms Commitment To End Terrorism
- leadership Super Eagles centre-back Awaziem to undergo late fitness test before Nantes v Metz
- allnigeriasoccer What Ibrahim Chatta charges per film, why he’s reportedly Nollywood’s highest-paid actor
- premiumtimesng We have Lookman and Osimhen - Iwobi admits it ll be a shame if Super Eagles miss out on World Cup
- allnigeriasoccer Super Eagles midfielder Onyedika back in Club Brugge squad after 37 days on the sidelines
- allnigeriasoccer ‘People no longer rely on courts’: Chief judge laments corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary
- premiumtimesng Nigeria reacts to US ‘Country of Concern’ designation, denies Christian genocide allegation
- premiumtimesng Sources