TRAVELS

NiDCOM Set to Deepen Collaboration With DTAC

By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO NiDCOM has expressed the need to deepen inter-agency collaboration with the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC) for enhanced efficiency , in line with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu A statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the press, public relations and protocol unit says… Continue reading NiDCOM Set to Deepen Collaboration With DTAC

LEGISLATURE

Senate Moves to Increase NIDCOM Budgetary Allocation

By Ada Nkong The senate, has expressed concern over the lean budgetary allocation to Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Senator Victor Umeh, Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Non-Governmental Organizations has assured of the Senate support to the commission in achieving its set objectives by empowering the commission.A statement by Abdurrahman Balogun,head media, public… Continue reading Senate Moves to Increase NIDCOM Budgetary Allocation

HEALTH

HPV R ejection: NSPHCDA, Media vows to end perception through aggressive campaigns in Nasarawa

By David Okpashi ASARAWA State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, (NAPHDA) and the media professionals under the auspices of Sustainable Media Advocacy Foundation (SMAF) Wednesday resolved to end perceived perception of Vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus amongst young girls between the ages of 9 and 14 years in the state through intensive campaigns. It would be… Continue reading HPV R ejection: NSPHCDA, Media vows to end perception through aggressive campaigns in Nasarawa

Security

DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS CADETS For sailing Games Victory in China

By Ada Nkong The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, has commended the triumphant Cadets for winning many medals and trophies in the Sailing games held in China. The director press and public relations,Mr Henshaw Ogubike says while commending the Cadets, Matawalle assured them of the Ministry's support in future competition.… Continue reading DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS CADETS For sailing Games Victory in China

Transportation

FG Flags Off E-ticketing for Lagos -Ibadan ,Warri-Itakpe

By Ada Nkong The FG has flagged off e -tickeing for the Lagos -Ibadan,Warri-Itakpe rail roads. The minister of transportation Alkali Saidu who spoke at the flag off said the move was to end racketeering and ensure security of Rail transport users. The Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe rail routes flagged off by the last administration while… Continue reading FG Flags Off E-ticketing for Lagos -Ibadan ,Warri-Itakpe

POLITICS

Breaking Financial Autonomy : PASAN Shuts Nasarawa Assembly, Commences Indefinite Strike

By David Okpashi Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria ( PASAN), Nasarawa State Chapter monday shut the state House of Assembly even as they joined the nationwide strike by the association to demand for financial autonomy of state legislature across the country. Chairman of the union, Suleiman Oshafu said while briefing newsmen in Lafia that the… Continue reading Breaking Financial Autonomy : PASAN Shuts Nasarawa Assembly, Commences Indefinite Strike

POLITICS

Just In: Ombugadu Mourns PDP National Woman Leader

***describes demise as colossal loss to humanity By David Okpashi The PDP governorship candidate in Nasarawa state, Dr. Emmanuel Ombugadu has described the sudden death of the party's National Woman Leader as a colossal loss to the party, Nigeria, and humanity as a whole. In a statement he personally signed in reaction to the announcement… Continue reading Just In: Ombugadu Mourns PDP National Woman Leader

Security

Military Hardware: Minister of Defence Pursues Bilateral Partnership With Turkey

By Ada Nkong In his drive to equip the Nigeria Armed Forces with high tech hardware and other Military equipments, the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, has paid a bilateral visit to Turkey to further discuss and explore how best Nigeria can partner with Turkey on the production of Military hardware… Continue reading Military Hardware: Minister of Defence Pursues Bilateral Partnership With Turkey

AGRICULTURE

Food Security; Agricultural Scientists Advocate Sound Policy Formulation to Tackle Global Challenges

***decry high poverty, hunger and climate change levels in Nigeria By David Okpashi Nigerian agricultural scientist at the weekend called on the federal government, to formulate sound policies that would drive food security, improvide on the nation's economy through food production. This was part of the issues at the four-day conference of Agricultural scientis in… Continue reading Food Security; Agricultural Scientists Advocate Sound Policy Formulation to Tackle Global Challenges