By Ada Nkong The importance of transportation in the nation's economy cannot be overemphasized. To this end, the ministry of transportation has come up with a land transport policy that will by extension compliment the national development policy and bring about infrastructural development of well driven.At the validation meeting attended by stakeholders from different arms… Continue reading National Local Transport Policy: FG Moves to Strengthen Connectivity, Inclusivity
APPROVED 2024 BUDGET WILL ENSURE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF DHML- MATAWALLE
By Ada Nkong Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has disclosed that the budget 2024 of the Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) will ensure effective operation in support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director information and public relations says the Minister stated this during the… Continue reading APPROVED 2024 BUDGET WILL ENSURE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF DHML- MATAWALLE
Okuama Military Attack: Killing of Military Personnel on Peace Mission by Irate Youth Unacceptable- Defence Ministers
By Ada Nkong …. Say perpetrators must be brought to book Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubabar and the Minister of state for Defence Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle, has condemned in its totality the heinous attack on the Military personnel during a rescue mission of the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Okuama Community Ughelli South Local… Continue reading Okuama Military Attack: Killing of Military Personnel on Peace Mission by Irate Youth Unacceptable- Defence Ministers
Ministry of Transportation Debunks Allegations on Portharcourt -Calabar-Enugu-Calabar Rail Project
By Ada Nkong Following reports on social media raising brows at the choice of company for the Portharcourt -Calabar-Enugu-Abuja rail project, the ministry of transportation says the attraction of the British African Business Alliance (BABA) a UK based company is the BABA/MPH’s initiative to achieve 100% private sector funding for the project ‘with no loans… Continue reading Ministry of Transportation Debunks Allegations on Portharcourt -Calabar-Enugu-Calabar Rail Project
NUJ FCT Mourns Sport Journalist, Albert Akota
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has expressed shock over the death of Chairman of Peoples Daily Chapel of NUJ FCT Council describing it as a great loss to the union and journalism profession.In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, jointly signed by Comrades Osaretin Osadebamwen and Ochiaka Ugwu, Chairman… Continue reading NUJ FCT Mourns Sport Journalist, Albert Akota
SITUATION REPORT ON THE ATTACK AND KILLING OF MILITARY PERSONNEL ON PEACE MISSION BY OKUAMA COMMUNITY
The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State While on peace mission to OkUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State were surrounded by some community youths and killed on Thursday, 14 March, 2024. The unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis… Continue reading SITUATION REPORT ON THE ATTACK AND KILLING OF MILITARY PERSONNEL ON PEACE MISSION BY OKUAMA COMMUNITY
Nigeria Civil Service Union Urges Government to Approve Proposed Minimum Wage
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Service Union has called on government to put in place an appraisal process for the ongoing public service reforms that will include participation of social partners. This was part of the communique issued at the end of the 58th Federal executive council meeting of the NCSU held in Abuja… Continue reading Nigeria Civil Service Union Urges Government to Approve Proposed Minimum Wage
UNICAL Summons Alumni to Convocation Meeting
By Ada Nkong INVITATION FOR CONVOCATION MEETING (ALUMNI DAY) This is to specially invite all Alumni of the University of Calabar to attend MEETING of CONVOCATION as part of the programme for the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the University,Date: Tuesday 19th March, 2024Time: 10 am promptVenue: Senate Chambers, UnicalThank you.-DC EnamheAlumni Relations Officer
Nigeria lifts Sanctions on Niger , Opens Borders
President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria's land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect.A statement by Ngelale Ajuri special assistant media and publicity to the president,this directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads… Continue reading Nigeria lifts Sanctions on Niger , Opens Borders
