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NiMet Workers Call off Strike as Aviation Minister Intervenes

By Ada Nkong Striking Unionists of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet have called off their strike. This follows a high-level intervention by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo . The strike action  has been suspended until May 13, 2025, pending the outcome of the Minister’s intervention on the issues raised. Unions… Continue reading NiMet Workers Call off Strike as Aviation Minister Intervenes

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Nigeria, France Drill Down Mining MOU in Riyadh

By Ada Nkong On Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and France drilled down the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last month in Paris, with concrete commitments by France to upgrade the laboratory, provide advanced technological equipment, and fund the exploration of geological data of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development,… Continue reading Nigeria, France Drill Down Mining MOU in Riyadh

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Badaru Seeks Enhanced Defence Industry Collaboration Between Nigeria and  Pakistan

…Praises  counter terrorism experience of Parkistan as cost effective and worthy of emulation …. The Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities through strategic collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. A statement signed by Sani Datti for the director information and public… Continue reading Badaru Seeks Enhanced Defence Industry Collaboration Between Nigeria and  Pakistan

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MINING MARSHALS AT ONE: ALAKE Blows Hot on  Illegal Miners

Marshals to be bolstered By Improved Logistics, Ammunition The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared that there will be no hiding place for illegal miners in the country as efforts to strengthen operations of the mining marshals and ensure nationwide coverage are in the offing. Addressing a press conference to mark… Continue reading MINING MARSHALS AT ONE: ALAKE Blows Hot on  Illegal Miners

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Full Text: President Tinubu’s Broadcast on Rivers Declaring State of Emergency

By Ada Nkong Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have… Continue reading Full Text: President Tinubu’s Broadcast on Rivers Declaring State of Emergency

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Pres. Tinubu Declares State of Emergency Declared in Rivers State: Governor, Deputy Suspended

By Ada Nkong President Tinubu has declared a six months state of emergency in Rivers State. The declaration came during a national broadcast by the President Tuesday evening. Governor Fubara , his Deputy and all Assembly members  have been suspended. Details later......

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Aisha Achimugu Not Wanted by EFCC-PAW

By Ada Nkong Following a report on an online medium that Aisha Achimugu has fled the country, a coalition of civil society groups under the Public Accountability Watch (PAW), has dismissed claims that renowned socialite and entrepreneur, Aisha Achimugu, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as spurious and the handiwork of… Continue reading Aisha Achimugu Not Wanted by EFCC-PAW

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NAWOJ hails Jumai Ahmadu As Global Peace Ambassador

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D (North Central), has congratulated Dr Jumai Ahmadu on her appointment as a Global Peace Ambassador, at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States. A statement signed by the Vice-President Zone D, Chizoba Ogbeche says NAWOJ identifies with Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, who is… Continue reading NAWOJ hails Jumai Ahmadu As Global Peace Ambassador

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IWD 2025 :Accelerate Her

By Ada Nkong I look around me today at the women all over the world, uniting to celebrate a day that reminds us that we are one of a kind. Today I make a roll call of all the women shattering glass ceilings, daring to dream and moving mountains to see that a place is… Continue reading IWD 2025 :Accelerate Her