INFRASTUCTURE

Ogoja-Bekwarra-Katsina Ala Highway: Forum Demands Urgent Rehabilitation

Ada Nkong Concerned citizens of Northern Cross River State under the Who is Who Forum in Northern Cross River State have condemned the neglect of the Ogoja-Bekwarra - Katsina Ala federal highway linking Ogoja to the North through Benue State which they say is currently in a deplorable state. A statement signed by Dorm Kclaimz… Continue reading Ogoja-Bekwarra-Katsina Ala Highway: Forum Demands Urgent Rehabilitation

Security

Badaru Commends Nigerian Army 6 Division For Fight  Against Oil  Theft Other  Criminalities

By Ada Nkong …Says Operation Delta Safe action is yielding result as there is increase in oil production The Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar ,  has commended the operations of the Headquarters 6 Division/ Land Component Joint Task task Force South South Operation Delta Safe for their continued fight against oil theft and other… Continue reading Badaru Commends Nigerian Army 6 Division For Fight  Against Oil  Theft Other  Criminalities

Security

Badaru Visits 146 Battalion Bonny, Commends  Improved Security of Critical National Infracstructure

By Ada Nkong …Says his visit is to boost the morale of the Officers of the Battalion As part of his maiden visit to the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar visited the 146 Battalion (Main) Bonny Island to boost the morale of the officers serving… Continue reading Badaru Visits 146 Battalion Bonny, Commends  Improved Security of Critical National Infracstructure

Transportation

Ports Concessioning :Marine And  Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP Models 

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as part of efforts to restructure, transform and improve efficiency within the nations ports has indicated resolve to partner with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) in identifying world best practices and also identifying the appropriate Public and… Continue reading Ports Concessioning :Marine And  Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP Models 

INFRASTUCTURE

(Video)Ogoja-Betwarra-Katsinala Highway: Amb.Hart Modey Laments Deplorable State ,Demands Urgent Action

By Ada Nkong Stakeholders have raised concern over the deplorable state of the Ogoja-Bekwarra-Katsina-Ala Federal highway. The road links Cross River State to the north and sees a lot of travel for commercial activities. Amb. Hart Modey, Chairman Hart Modey Foundation who spoke to our correspondent lamented the hardship caused by whole portions which have… Continue reading (Video)Ogoja-Betwarra-Katsinala Highway: Amb.Hart Modey Laments Deplorable State ,Demands Urgent Action

Security

Banditry and Kidnapping: Matawalle Storms  Sokoto Again

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of State for Defence,  Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, , has arrived in Sokoto for the second time within two months. This visit, mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , aims to bolster efforts in eradicating banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities destabilizing the region. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw… Continue reading Banditry and Kidnapping: Matawalle Storms  Sokoto Again

Security

Fight Against Insecurity: BON Commends Armed  Forces

By Ada Nkong The Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) has praised the efforts of the Minister of Defence for the victories recorded in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. This is a culmination of victories being recorded by the Armed Forces of Nigeria over insecurity. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public… Continue reading Fight Against Insecurity: BON Commends Armed  Forces

Security

Matawalle Accusations: Bello Turji Says Only Support is Divine

Bala Haruna Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has asserted that his group's actions are divinely sanctioned, rejecting claims that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is backing his operations. Turji's declaration comes in the midst of a public dispute between Matawalle and his successor, Governor Dauda Lawal, regarding accusations of supporting terrorism in… Continue reading Matawalle Accusations: Bello Turji Says Only Support is Divine

ELECTIONS · Transportation

BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo , has commenced high-level discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, special assistant communications to the minister says… Continue reading BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks