LEGISLATURE

House of Reps Committee Orders IGP, to Compel Mediterranean Shipping Company MD and Deputy MD to Answer  Summons.

By Ada Nkong The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, has ordered the Inspector General of Police to Compel  the Managing Director of Mediterranean Shipping Company Nigeria Limited, Andrew Lynch and the Deputy Managing Director, Jake Iosso, to appear before the committee. The development, arose following the refusal of the global shipping giant to… Continue reading House of Reps Committee Orders IGP, to Compel Mediterranean Shipping Company MD and Deputy MD to Answer  Summons.

POLITICS

CROSSJOF Wishes Senator Jarigbe Speedy Recovery

By Ada Nkong Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF), Abuja chapter has wished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe a speedy recovery, as he proceeds to two-week medical treatment. Recall that on Monday, June 30, 2025 Sen. Jarigbe had written to his constituency, (Cross River North Senatorial Districts) intimating them of his plans to be absent from… Continue reading CROSSJOF Wishes Senator Jarigbe Speedy Recovery

SPORTS

Peter Rufai Dies at 61

By Ada Nkong Super Eagles famous goal keeper Peter Rufai is dead. The legendary goalkeeper popularly called Dodomayana succumbed to a prolonged illness at 61. Rufai represented Nigeria in two world cups and several African cup of nations in a career that spanned over two decades. He played for foreign clubs in Belgium, Netherlands, Spain… Continue reading Peter Rufai Dies at 61

Security

Nigeria Boosts Fight Against Insecurity as First Batch of 800 Elite Special Operations Forces Graduate

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of State for Defence  Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has announced that the graduation of the first batch of 800 elite Special Operations Forces (SOF) represents a significant advancement in the Federal Government’s commitment to combatting insecurity in Nigeria. A statement signed by Echi Ochanya Kate for Director Information says the… Continue reading Nigeria Boosts Fight Against Insecurity as First Batch of 800 Elite Special Operations Forces Graduate

Transportation

Kaduna State to Enjoy Federal Government Collaboration on Light Rail Development

…says transportation is the gateway to a nation’s economy By Ada Nkong The Federal Government says it is  ready to collaborate with the Kaduna state government on the construction of light rail projects to ease  transportation . The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali disclosed this while receiving a delegation led by the governor… Continue reading Kaduna State to Enjoy Federal Government Collaboration on Light Rail Development

Aviation

Weather Forecast : NiMet Tasks Journalists On Prompt, Professional Reportage

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Meteorological agency NiMet has tasked journalists on timely and efficient reportage of climate and weather advisories.The director general NiMet, Prof Charles Anosike gave the charge Tuesday at a media dialogue in Abuja. The media dialogue with the theme 'Weather and Climate Reporting for Safety of Lives' organized by NiMet in… Continue reading Weather Forecast : NiMet Tasks Journalists On Prompt, Professional Reportage

APPOINTMENTS

Asikong, Ntamu Make UNICAL VC Search Team

By Ada Nkong In keeping with the tradition of constituting a search team for the next Vice- Chancellor when the tenure of an incumbent VC elapses, Prof. Ernest Asikong and Dr.Blessing Ntamu have been appointed to the team. The selection of Prof Ernest Asikong and Dr Blessing Ntamu marks  the completion of the Vice Chancellor's… Continue reading Asikong, Ntamu Make UNICAL VC Search Team

ECONOMY

FG Partners With UNODC To Strengthen Response To Mineral Terrorism

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are partnering to strengthen Nigeria’s response to criminal and terrorist finance related to minerals. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant Media and Publicity says officials of the UN agency Consulting the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr.… Continue reading FG Partners With UNODC To Strengthen Response To Mineral Terrorism

Environment

NiMet AIRBDA to  Partner to Mitigate The Impacts of Climate Change

By Ada Nkong L-R Anyanwu Nnamdi Liaison Officer AIRBDA, Mr. Kamorudeen Adesina Alao DGM, HydroMet, Head of Unit, Tobore Omoare Principal Comms. Officer AIRBDA, Prof. Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet, Rt. Hon. Emeka Nduka MD/CEO AIRBDA, Mrs Glory Onyegbule Director Applied Met. Services NiMet, Mr. Salihu Momoh AGM, HydroMet The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the… Continue reading NiMet AIRBDA to  Partner to Mitigate The Impacts of Climate Change