OPINION

HURIWA PROTEST AGAINST ALLEGED MEDIA TRIAL OF MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE DR. MATAWALLE:

*URGES  STRICT ADHERENCE FOR RULE OF LAW Prominent Civil Rights Advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has taken her agitation for all anti-corruption bodies in Nigeria to subscribe and comply fully with the constitutional principles of RULE OF LAW and push back any external pressure to resort to media orchestrated persecution of… Continue reading HURIWA PROTEST AGAINST ALLEGED MEDIA TRIAL OF MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE DR. MATAWALLE:

LEGISLATURE

Senator Jarigbe Agom Calls for Improved Primary Health Care

By Ada Nkong The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has called on the Federal government to urgently address the infrastructural deficit in Primary Health Care institutions nationwide. The lawmaker made the call yesterday, when he supported a bill sponsored by Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West) seeking the Establishment… Continue reading Senator Jarigbe Agom Calls for Improved Primary Health Care

Aviation

Keyamo Announces Emirate Return to Nigeria Skies

By Ada Nkong Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Festus Keyamo has announced the return of Emirates airline to Nigerian Skies. On his X page, the minister said it was time for the big announcement and then disclosed that Emirates will resume flights in Nigeria on October 1. On the Emirates website, it says a daily… Continue reading Keyamo Announces Emirate Return to Nigeria Skies

CRIME

By Comfort Nkong The UN Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) says over 4,000 wildlife species are affected by trafficking.In the new World Wildlife Crime Report released recently of which Nigeria was a case study, UNODC  says it finds that –" despite positive signs in reducing trafficking impacts for some iconic species like elephants and… Continue reading

OPINION

Lawyers Raise Alarm Over Gradual Desecration of the Noble Profession in Rivers State

Ada Nkong …vow to combat 'something shall not stand on nothing ' A professional group under the aegis of Progressive Lawyers of Rivers State has raised an alarm over the gradual desecration of the legal profession in Rivers State. The group disturbed by the high level of illegalities being deliberately carried out by the Rivers… Continue reading Lawyers Raise Alarm Over Gradual Desecration of the Noble Profession in Rivers State

TRAVELS

DABIRI-EREWA APPLAUDS DUKE, DUCHESS OF SUSSEX FOR INVICTUS GAMES CENTRE IN NIGERIA

By Ada Nkong The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, for their innumerable philanthropic works to society, especially for injured, sick and traumatised soldiers and war veterans. She gave the commendatio at the welcome banquet held in their honour… Continue reading DABIRI-EREWA APPLAUDS DUKE, DUCHESS OF SUSSEX FOR INVICTUS GAMES CENTRE IN NIGERIA

ECONOMY

Oyetola Identifies Partnership, Innovation as Key to Marine Economy Growth

By Ada Nkong . Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, . Adegboyega Oyetola has charged Stakeholders' in the maritime sector to build and forge partnerships that would propel the blue economy to achieve the Federal Government's ideals of achieving a sustainable maritime sector. A statement by Mr Zakari Tahir, assistant director press and public relations… Continue reading Oyetola Identifies Partnership, Innovation as Key to Marine Economy Growth

Security

Embrace Emerging Technology to Build a More Secure Nation – Badaru

Minister of Defence,  Muhammed Badaru,  has urged the National Space Defence Administration to harness the power of emerging technologies to build a more secure and prosperous future for the nation and its people. This, he said, will enable the nation to confront the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and resilience. A statement by Mr Henshaw… Continue reading Embrace Emerging Technology to Build a More Secure Nation – Badaru

OPINION

One Year After: Fubara Allegedly Builds Castle of Litigations

Ada Nkong A group under the platform of Concerned Rivers Citizens CRC has said one year after, Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara's administration has built a castle of litigations and campaigns round the wards nicknamed thanksgiving to show Rivers people as his achievements. The group in a statement signed by its convener, Emmanuel Chibuzor… Continue reading One Year After: Fubara Allegedly Builds Castle of Litigations