POLITICS

Ogoja Local Government Council Elections: Look Beyond Posters, Demand Needs Based  Manifestos -Amb. Hart Modey

By Ada Nkong Amb. Hart Modey As the preparation for local government council elections in Ogoja gains momentum, the electorate has been urged to scrutinise candidates and choose credible persons that can drive change. In a conversation with our correspondents, Amb. Hart Modey a politician and ambassador for Peace stressed the need for the candidates… Continue reading Ogoja Local Government Council Elections: Look Beyond Posters, Demand Needs Based  Manifestos -Amb. Hart Modey

Transportation

Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has disclosed that a lot of governors are  investing in the rail sector, from Lagos to Plateau, and even that of Kaduna, he noted that they have all indicated their interest in expanding railways in their states. The Minister made this known Friday while on an inspection… Continue reading Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest

POLITICS

Badaru Casts Vote  in Jigawa Local Government  Elections, Commends Peaceful Process

By Ada Nkong Nigeria's Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , has cast his vote in the Jigawa State local government council elections at his Babura Kofar Arewa polling unit. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations of the ministry says accompanied by APC chieftains, family members, supporters, and well-wishers,… Continue reading Badaru Casts Vote  in Jigawa Local Government  Elections, Commends Peaceful Process

Security

Permanent Secretary of Defence Inaugurates PMS, ECM Core Teams

By Ada Nkong …Says MOD has the infrastructure to make both systems work effectively The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has inaugurated the Project Steering Committee and Project Implementation Technical Team for the Performance Management System (PMS) and the Enterprise Content Management of the Ministry of Defence with a charge on… Continue reading Permanent Secretary of Defence Inaugurates PMS, ECM Core Teams

Security

Badaru Urges Graduates of  Army War College to  Uphold National  Security

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , has urged the graduating students of Army War College Course 8/2024 to uphold national security in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . A statement signed by Mr Hebshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister made the… Continue reading Badaru Urges Graduates of  Army War College to  Uphold National  Security

Environment

Renewable Energy: Women Can Now Access Credit- Minister Budget and National Planning

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Budget and National Planning  Senator Abubakar Bagudu has emphasized the importance of supporting women entrepreneurs in staying competitive, especially as they face challenges with energy costs. The Minister  who spoke at a roundtable on renewable energy organized by Heinrich Boell Stiftung Nigeria said it became necessary to enable the… Continue reading Renewable Energy: Women Can Now Access Credit- Minister Budget and National Planning

TRAVELS

Isreali Attack on Lebanon: Leave Now That You Can , NIDCOM Advises Nigerian

By Ada Nkong The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. A statement signed by Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun ,head director media and public relations says though information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most… Continue reading Isreali Attack on Lebanon: Leave Now That You Can , NIDCOM Advises Nigerian

Security

Kano High Court Bars Governor of  Zamfara And Others From Smear Campaign Against Matawalle

By Ada Nkong …The restraining order stays pending the hearing and determination of the originating motion The Kano High Court has restrained Zamfara Governor and his cohorts from smear campaign against Alhaji Bello Muhammed Matawalle as well as granted restraining order on the Nigeria Police Force, Inspector- General of Police, Government of Zamfara State, Attorney… Continue reading Kano High Court Bars Governor of  Zamfara And Others From Smear Campaign Against Matawalle

Security

Badaru Salutes Nigerians on the 64th  Independence Anniversary

By Ada Nkong …As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Anniversary, we celebrate our resilience, unity, and the sacrifices made to safeguard our sovereignty…. The  Minister of Defence, H.E Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has congratulated the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu  and also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Armed Forces… Continue reading Badaru Salutes Nigerians on the 64th  Independence Anniversary