By Ada Nkong Nigeria has been re-elected into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the ongoing 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada with Nigeria’s candidate, Engr. Mahmoud Ben-Tukur, emerging victorious in a keenly contested election involving 11 other African nations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada
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DICON Explosion: Attah Visits Scene – Calls for Review
By Ada Nkong With a view to strengthen safety and prevent a reoccurrence of the incident,the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence , Dr Sunday Attah has called for the review of the Kaduna Ordnance explosion of 21st September, 2025 at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). A statement signed by Enderline Chukwu Assistant Director… Continue reading DICON Explosion: Attah Visits Scene – Calls for Review
FAAN Goes Cashless
By Ada Nkong The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says from September 29 2025, payments at all its revenue points across the country will be cashless. A statement made available to our correspondent says FAAN in partnership with Paystack, will roll-out OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala… Continue reading FAAN Goes Cashless
NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D,, has congratulated the pioneer Chairperson of NAWOJ, Nasarawa State, Mrs. Patricia Akawu, on her appointment, as the General Manager (GM) of state-owned Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS) by Governor Abdullahi Sule. In a congratulatory statement, NAWOJ Vice President, Zone D, Mrs. Chizoba Ogbeche, said… Continue reading NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS
Nigeria Calls for Urgent Global Action to Halt Production of Fissile Material
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to global nuclear disarmament and called for immediate action to commence negotiations on a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT). A statement by Mati Ali, Personal Assistant Media to the Minister says the Minister made the call , at the first Ministerial Meeting… Continue reading Nigeria Calls for Urgent Global Action to Halt Production of Fissile Material
Killings of Police Officers : What Options?
By BolaBakare Within the past week, the news reported the ambush and killing of five policemen, in Kogi State, North Central of Nigeria. Sadly, this is not an isolated case of police victimisation and annihilation. Almost daily, we hear of police being killed across the country. If the killing is not by bandits, it is… Continue reading Killings of Police Officers : What Options?
Sen. Natashq Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Office After 6 months Suspension
By Ada Nkong Abuja- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially resumed her duties at the National Assembly after a six-month suspension. The Kogi Central lawmaker returned to the Senate on Tuesday amid cheers from supporters waving banners and chanting songs of solidarity. Recall that earlier today, reports surfaced on social media that Senate authorities had reopened… Continue reading Sen. Natashq Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Office After 6 months Suspension
NASS Announces Plenary Resumption Postponement to October 7, Committee Work to Continue
By Ada Nkong Abuja — The resumption of plenary sessions at the National Assembly has been officially postponed by two weeks, shifting the new date from Tuesday, September 23 to Tuesday, October 7, 2025. In a statement issued on Monday, Kamoru Ogunlana, Clerk to the National Assembly, said the directive came from the presiding officers… Continue reading NASS Announces Plenary Resumption Postponement to October 7, Committee Work to Continue
Dr. Dabban Begins Oversight Visit To FCA, NARIS… Assures Of President Tinubu’s Support
By Ada Nkong The Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria,( ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban has began oversight visits to all colleges and institutes under the purview of the council. A statement signed by Khadijat Ameen, Head public relations says speaking Monday, September 22nd, 2025 at the National Institute for oceanography and marine institute,the … Continue reading Dr. Dabban Begins Oversight Visit To FCA, NARIS… Assures Of President Tinubu’s Support
