Aviation

NiMet Urges Caution as Dust Haze Anticipated in Northern and Central states.

By Ada Nkong Nigeria Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted thick dust haze with visibility of less than or equal to 1 km in the north and central parts of Nigeria while in the southern region, moderate dust haze is expected on Sunday Jan 11 2026.An advisory made available to our correspondent says Lagos and other… Continue reading NiMet Urges Caution as Dust Haze Anticipated in Northern and Central states.

Security

FG Strengthens Bond With  Families of Fallen Heroes , Retired and Serving Personnel Via Funfare

By Ada Nkong As part of the activities to  mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Defence, has organized a Humanitarian Family and Community Day programme for the families of serving, retired and fallen Officers in the three Services of the Nigerian Military. A statement… Continue reading FG Strengthens Bond With  Families of Fallen Heroes , Retired and Serving Personnel Via Funfare

Security

2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Kicks Off With Jum’at Prayers

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration with Jum'at Prayers. A statement by Iheoma-Hart Queneeth, Chief Information Officer says the celebration kicked off Friday, 9 January 2026, with Special Juma'at prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja, Central mosques in the 36 states, and all… Continue reading 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Kicks Off With Jum’at Prayers

AGRICULTURE

ARCN, Police Collaborate to Strengthen Security

By Ada Nkong IN A BID TO STRENGTHEN THE EXISTING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SECURITY AGENCIES AND THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA, THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE COUNCIL, DR. ABUBAKAR ADAMU DABBAN PLAYED HOST TO THE DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICER (DPO), WUYE DIVISION, CSP MARY USMAN IN HIS OFFICE IN ABUJA. A STATEMENT SIGNED BY SPOKESPERSON OF… Continue reading ARCN, Police Collaborate to Strengthen Security

OPINION

The Goliath in the ICU: Nigeria’s Fragile Sovereignty

By Prof.Bekeh Ukelina Imagine a once-powerful giant, a Goliath capable of winning any battle. Now, imagine that same giant so infirm that he cannot lift a finger to swat a fly. This is the tragic story of Nigeria. Once the self-styled "Giant of Africa," our nation now sits in the IntensiveCare Unit: sick, helpless, and… Continue reading The Goliath in the ICU: Nigeria’s Fragile Sovereignty

Transportation

From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector. Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster… Continue reading From Congestion to Global Influence: Review of NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation

Transportation

Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing

By Ada Nkong Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa'id  Alkali has condemned the bombing at Al Adum Jummuat mosque, located in the Gamboru market area of Maiduguri, which took place on Wednesday 24th December,  2025. In a statement by  Umar Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant Media and Publicity, the Minister  described the incident as barbaric and inhumane also… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Condemns Borno Bombing

Security

Ministry of Defence Launches the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS)

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) has charged the management and staff of the Ministry on the use of digital systems to manage data. The minister said that the era of physical file carrying is ending and the era of digital efficiency has begun. He gave the charge during the Launching… Continue reading Ministry of Defence Launches the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS)

OBITUARY

NUJ FCT Mourns  Sunday Olatuyi, Demands Prosecution of Reckless Driver

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed  shock and deep sorrow over  the untimely death of one of its committed members, Mr. Sunday Olatuyi, who lost his life after being hit by a Toyota Corolla with the registration number ABUJA RBC 128 AM at Lugbe Bus Stop, Abuja. In… Continue reading NUJ FCT Mourns  Sunday Olatuyi, Demands Prosecution of Reckless Driver