Transportation

FG Suspends Warri-Itakpe Train Service for 72 hours

By Ada Nkong                                 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of services on the Warri-Itakpe rail line for 72 hours. A statement signed by the PRO Henrietta Eregare says the disruption which happened on Tuesday April 9 is due to multiple technical issues involving a train engine failure. She says the disruption… Continue reading FG Suspends Warri-Itakpe Train Service for 72 hours

Aviation

Nigeria E-Visa Commences May

Ada Nkong Starting from May 1 Nigeria will commence her E-Visa system. Minister of aviation and aerospace development Mr Festus Keyamo and his Counterpart from the Ministry of interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this afternoon at an inter-ministerial meeting in Abuja. According to Keyamo, embarkation cards which were physical and filled at the airport will now… Continue reading Nigeria E-Visa Commences May

ECONOMY

Mining Marshals Dismantle Illegal Mining  Stronghold in Nasarawa

By Ada Nkong The Minister of solid minerals Development,Dr Dele Alake has commended Mining Marshals for uncovering an illegal mining site in Nasarawa State. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori special assistant media to the Minister says  the Mining Marshals successfully dismantled a heavily fortified illegal mining site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government… Continue reading Mining Marshals Dismantle Illegal Mining  Stronghold in Nasarawa

Aviation

NCAA Tasks Airlines on Denied Boarding and Deportation of Nigerians on International Travels

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has tasked airlines to provide up to date information on possible barriers to admissibility at their destinations to travelers. The Authority (NCAA) says it has received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, only to airlift them halfway to their destinations and deport them back to… Continue reading NCAA Tasks Airlines on Denied Boarding and Deportation of Nigerians on International Travels

Security

Matawalle Salutes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on His 73rd  Birthday

By Ada Nkong … Commends His Renewed Hope Agenda for National Security….. The  Minister of Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle , has extended heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a statement signed by Mr Sunday Iyogun, director information and public relations, the Minister commended the President’s… Continue reading Matawalle Salutes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on His 73rd  Birthday

Security

Nigeria and Germany Reinforce Defence Partnership With Renewed MoU

By Ada Nkong Abuja, Nigeria – The Governments of Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation with the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG). The agreement, which has been in place for 12 years and is renewed every four years, was… Continue reading Nigeria and Germany Reinforce Defence Partnership With Renewed MoU

Security

Badaru  Condoles  Katsina  State Governor Over Mother’s Death

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,  visited the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Umar Dikko Umaru Radda, at the Government House in Katsina to express condolences following the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda. A statement signed by Mr Sunday Iyogun, director information and public relations… Continue reading Badaru  Condoles  Katsina  State Governor Over Mother’s Death

Security

President Tinubu is Committed to Providing  Modern Military Equipment, Prioritizes Personnel Welfare  – Badaru

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Defence,  Mohammad Badaru Abubakar has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to providing modern military equipments , prioritizing welfare of personnel and trainings for operational effectiveness. A statement signed by Mr Sunday Iyogun Director information and public relations notes this statement was made during the Opening Ceremony… Continue reading President Tinubu is Committed to Providing  Modern Military Equipment, Prioritizes Personnel Welfare  – Badaru

POLITICS

MINING MARSHALS AT ONE: ALAKE Blows Hot on  Illegal Miners

Marshals to be bolstered By Improved Logistics, Ammunition The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared that there will be no hiding place for illegal miners in the country as efforts to strengthen operations of the mining marshals and ensure nationwide coverage are in the offing. Addressing a press conference to mark… Continue reading MINING MARSHALS AT ONE: ALAKE Blows Hot on  Illegal Miners