APPOINTMENTS

New BPP DG Cautions Against Rumour Mongering, Pledges Open Door Policy

Ada Nkong The new Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Adebowale Adedokun, has cautioned staff members against rumour-mongering whilst declaring his administration’s intention to maintain an open-door policy with staff. The former Director of the BPP, Research, Strategic Training & Acquisition, made this known during the handover ceremony with his predecessor and… Continue reading New BPP DG Cautions Against Rumour Mongering, Pledges Open Door Policy

Security

With Commitment and Resilience We Will Defeat Banditry and Terrorism -Badaru

By Ada Nkong ….it is time to end it .. The  Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar  mni has called on the Nigerian Airforce to intensify the use of their various platforms to bring an end to banditry and terrorism . According to the Minister, you are key to this this fight and we must… Continue reading With Commitment and Resilience We Will Defeat Banditry and Terrorism -Badaru

OPINION

Full Text: Bayo Onanuga Blasts Former President Obasanjo

By Ada Nkong In a lengthy narrative that touched  on several issues past and present, the  special adviser to the president on information and strategy Mr Bayo Onanuga has faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo's narrative and write ups. In a press statement made available to journalists ,Onanuga described Obasanjo as " not a leader to… Continue reading Full Text: Bayo Onanuga Blasts Former President Obasanjo

Environment

How Nigerian Communities are Building Flood Resilience with DIY Adaptation Strategies

Prof. Aliyu Barau By Janet Otienot As the risk of floodwaters rise each rainy season, the people of Kano, Nigeria, face a battle against nature that feels more urgent each year. But there is hope at last, a project at Bayero University, under the vision of Prof Aliyu Salisu Barau, is changing the game. Through… Continue reading How Nigerian Communities are Building Flood Resilience with DIY Adaptation Strategies

OPINION

Adeyanju Talks From Both Sides of His Mouth -CRP Slams Activist

By Efosa Osagie …last year he hailed Tinubu for appointing Wike …as Rivers Gov, Adeyanju outlined his remarkable achievements …and now he's mocking Wike as being too old Concerned Rivers People CRP has accused activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju as speaking from both sides of his mouth over his recent utterances on FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.… Continue reading Adeyanju Talks From Both Sides of His Mouth -CRP Slams Activist

OPINION

Jigawa Youth Agenda Refutes Allegations Against Badaru

By Al-Amin Aliu The Jigawa Youth Agenda has vehemently denied the unfounded allegations made by a mysterious group claiming to represent APC youth in Jigawa State against Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar. After thorough investigations, it was revealed that this group is not officially registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa and… Continue reading Jigawa Youth Agenda Refutes Allegations Against Badaru

EDUCATION

Corporate Social Responsibility: AAAU Supports Sabon Iddo Community with Bags of Guinea Corn

By Ada Nkong As part of its ongoing commitment to community welfare, enriching town and gown relationship, AAAU has donated bags of Guinea corn to the Sabon Iddo community. A statement by the schools public relation officer Saadatu Usman  says this gesture follows the university’s earlier initiative to compensate farmers whose lands were impacted by… Continue reading Corporate Social Responsibility: AAAU Supports Sabon Iddo Community with Bags of Guinea Corn

APPOINTMENTS

Gov Okpebholo names Gani Audu Chief of Staff

By Efosa Osagie Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect. A statement signed by Fred Itua Chief press secretary to the governor says in an official communication signed by the Secretary to State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, Audu's… Continue reading Gov Okpebholo names Gani Audu Chief of Staff

Security

Nigeria to Strengthen Defence  Ties With  Germany

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni has said that with the new circle of projects by the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG), the Defence relationship between Nigeria and Germany will be strengthened. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations  says the Permanent… Continue reading Nigeria to Strengthen Defence  Ties With  Germany