EDUCATION

Defence Minister Commends President Tinubu for Supporting Nigerian Students

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,   has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his numerous interventions and continuous support to Nigerian students. A statement signed by Matt Ali , Personal Assistant media to the Minister says he made this commendation during the formal inauguration of the 2025 National Executive Members of… Continue reading Defence Minister Commends President Tinubu for Supporting Nigerian Students

HUMAN INTEREST

Family Cries Out as Death of Joshua Ejuojo Daniel -Ejigbi Case Remains  in Court 1 Year After

Elem Jonah In the corridors of Nigeria's justice system, the file concerning the death of 17-yearold Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo gathers dust—as the case remains inconclusive to date. Recall that on April 30, 2024, Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo, a first-year Computer Sciencestudent at Veritas University in Abuja, died under circumstances that remaincontested. The university's official position maintains… Continue reading Family Cries Out as Death of Joshua Ejuojo Daniel -Ejigbi Case Remains  in Court 1 Year After

Security

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Support

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting the United Nations Resident Coordinator and humanitarian services operating across the nation. The Minister made the pledge during a meeting with Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, at the Minister’s office in Ship House, Abuja.… Continue reading FG Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Support

ECONOMY

Minister Declares Support for Gemology and Gemstone Department UniAbuja

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged unwavering support for the newly established Department of Gemology and Gemstones at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant media and publicity says the initiative, the first of its kind in Africa, aligns with the… Continue reading Minister Declares Support for Gemology and Gemstone Department UniAbuja

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

CROSSJOF Felicitates CRS First Lady @ 61

…Tasks Her on Increase Welfare of Women By Ada Nkong Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) FCT Chapter has congratulated the first Lady of the state, Her Excellency Bishop Dr. Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu as she marked her 61st birthday on April 10, 2025. While acknowledging her efforts in the area of child and maternal… Continue reading CROSSJOF Felicitates CRS First Lady @ 61

POLITICS

PRESS RELEASE⁰ 25TH APRIL, 2025 AVIATION MINISTRY TO STRENTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MILITARY The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has expressed the Ministry’s readiness to strengthen partnership with the Military, particularly the Air Force. He made this statement while receiving the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal… Continue reading

Aviation

FG to Reopen Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu Monday, 28th April

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government  has announced that Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, 28th April 2025, following the completion of emergency runway repairs. Recall that on April 18th, 2025, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that due to a sudden and significant… Continue reading FG to Reopen Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu Monday, 28th April

POLITICS

NiMet Workers Call off Strike as Aviation Minister Intervenes

By Ada Nkong Striking Unionists of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet have called off their strike. This follows a high-level intervention by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo . The strike action  has been suspended until May 13, 2025, pending the outcome of the Minister’s intervention on the issues raised. Unions… Continue reading NiMet Workers Call off Strike as Aviation Minister Intervenes

Transportation

NIMASA To Disburse Cabotage Fund Following FG Directive

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA says it is set to Disburse Cabotage Vessel Financing Funds,CVFF In a statement made available to journalists, it says the disbursement in response to a firm directive from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,will commence  by August 2025. Director General of… Continue reading NIMASA To Disburse Cabotage Fund Following FG Directive