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

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