POLITICS

State Creation: Sen. Kanu Agabi Presents Case for Ogoja State,Calls for Uniform Application of Criteria

By Ada Nkong Sen. Kanu Agabi Spokesperson for Ogoja State The need to apply fairness in the creation of new states by the national assembly has been emphasized. Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation Sen Kanu Agabi made the appeal during his presentation on behalf of Ogoja state at the public… Continue reading State Creation: Sen. Kanu Agabi Presents Case for Ogoja State,Calls for Uniform Application of Criteria

POLITICS

Ogoja State: Senator Jarigbe Allays Fears on Purported Ommision From Social Media List

By Ada Nkong Sen. Jarigbe Agom Following agitators over a list circulating on social media showing the exclusion of Ogoja state from a list said to be from the Senate containing new states approved for creation,the senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has cleared the air In a statement made available to… Continue reading Ogoja State: Senator Jarigbe Allays Fears on Purported Ommision From Social Media List

CAMPAIGNS

State Creation: Ogoja State Advocates Declare Readiness to Welcome Interested Ethnic Groups From Benue

Dr DomKcleimz Enamhe                       ,Convener                                           By Ada Nkong Following the indication of interest by the Igede people in Benue state to be part of the proposed Ogoja state, the leadership of the movement for the actualization of Ogoja State from nine local government areas of Cross River State have said they will not block other… Continue reading State Creation: Ogoja State Advocates Declare Readiness to Welcome Interested Ethnic Groups From Benue

Environment

Food Crisis Management: NiMet, CILSS Strengthen Collaboration on  Information Systems in Nigeria

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has  reaffirmed its support for the Food and Nutrition Security Information System (FNSIS) . Prof. Charles Anosike, the Director General/CEO and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with World Meteorological Organization (WMO),  during a courtesy visit from the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to… Continue reading Food Crisis Management: NiMet, CILSS Strengthen Collaboration on  Information Systems in Nigeria

Security

Ambassador Aduda Advocates Enhanced  UK-Nigeria Defence Collaboration

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has stressed the need for strengthened defence collaboration between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for Director information and public relations says this appeal was made during a high-level meeting at the British Parliament’s House of Lords.… Continue reading Ambassador Aduda Advocates Enhanced  UK-Nigeria Defence Collaboration

Aviation

NiMet, SEDC  Discuss Strategic Partnership to Enhance Climate Disaster Preparedness in South-East

By Ada Nkong  The Managing Director, South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Mr. Mark Okoye paid a courtesy visit to the Director General/CEO Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike,  Wednesday 16th July. During the visit , the MD expressed his desire for both government institutions to explore ways to partner and improve collective efforts in promoting… Continue reading NiMet, SEDC  Discuss Strategic Partnership to Enhance Climate Disaster Preparedness in South-East

OBITUARY

Buhari ‘s Death End of an Era -Abike Dabiri-Erewa

By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has described the demise of Late President Muhammadu Buhari as the end of an era marked by service, discipline, and patriotic dedication to Nigeria. In a statement signed by Gabriel Odu of NiDCOM media , public relations and protocol unit, Dabiri-Erewa expressed deep… Continue reading Buhari ‘s Death End of an Era -Abike Dabiri-Erewa

OBITUARY

Late Fmr President Buhari: Ministry of Defence Condoles President  Tinubu

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Defence has described the Late Fmr President Muhammadu Buhari as a pivotal figure in Nigeria's modern political landscape while extolling his legacy of honor, integrity and patriotism. This is contained in a condolence letter signed by the Minister of state,Dr Bello Matawalle. See full letter below. LETTER OF CONDOLENCE… Continue reading Late Fmr President Buhari: Ministry of Defence Condoles President  Tinubu

OBITUARY

Breaking: Buhari ‘s Burial Postponed to Tuesday, July 15

By Ada Nkong Contrary to expectations that the body of Late former President Buhari would arrive in Nigeria Monday 14th and be buried the same day, the Katsina state government has announced he will be buried Tuesday 16th July. Information reaching us say President Buhari's body is scheduled to arrive in Katsina at 12 noon… Continue reading Breaking: Buhari ‘s Burial Postponed to Tuesday, July 15