Governance

Nigeria @63: NOA Urges Nigerians to Show Love for Nation, Fly Flag

As Nigerians celebrate the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to take ownership of the annual national Independence celebration to demonstrate renewed love for the fatherland. In an Independence Day felicitation message to Nigerians, the Director General of NOA, Dr. Garba Abari also commended President Bola Tinubu for approving… Continue reading Nigeria @63: NOA Urges Nigerians to Show Love for Nation, Fly Flag

DISASTER

Flooding: Over 60 houses, Properties Destroyed in Nasarawa —DG NASEMA

By David Okpashi Director General of Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA), Zachary Allumaga said on Saturday that no fewer than 60 houses, several property worth millions of naira were destroyed in a separate flood disaster in Nasarawa state. Speaking in an interview with Journalists in Lafia, Allumaga said flood incidents in two local government… Continue reading Flooding: Over 60 houses, Properties Destroyed in Nasarawa —DG NASEMA

POLITICS · Transportation

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has disclosed that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will soon commence the implementation of full automation and cargo tracking across the various ports in the country to promote Port efficiency and Ease of Doing Business. Oyetola made the disclosure recently in Abuja, when he receiveda… Continue reading

APPOINTMENTS

NIDCOM Boss Felicitates as Chinenye,Osagie Nominated into Biden’s Advisory Council

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated the duo ofChinenye Ogwumike and Osagie Imasogie on their nomination into the Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement by President Joe Biden of US. In a statement by the Commission's Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, she said the nomination of the… Continue reading NIDCOM Boss Felicitates as Chinenye,Osagie Nominated into Biden’s Advisory Council

Governance

Eid-el-Malud: DG NOA Urges Nigerians to Imbibe Prophet Mohammed’s Good Citizenship Virtues

By Ada Nkong As the Muslim ummah in Nigeria mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Mohammed and how they can impact positively on their citizenship. A statement by Mr Paul Odenyi, assistant director press of the agency says… Continue reading Eid-el-Malud: DG NOA Urges Nigerians to Imbibe Prophet Mohammed’s Good Citizenship Virtues

Crime

UNODC,NIPSS Launch Report on Organized Crime in Nigeria

By Comfort Nkong Organized crime has been identified as one of the main drivers of insecurity in Nigeria, posing an acute threat to its people, economy and environment. According to a release by Chioma Ekene- Ugwu , Communications officer UNODC, In a report launched by the National Institute of Security Studies and the United Nations… Continue reading UNODC,NIPSS Launch Report on Organized Crime in Nigeria

POLITICS

Election Tribunal Victory: Gov. Bassey Otu Hails Judiciary, Appeals for Opposition Cooperation

By Ada Nkong Following his victory at the election petition tribunal, Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has called on the opposition to accept the verdict in good faith and join hands with him to bring the much needed dividends of democracy to the state A statement by the chief press secretary to… Continue reading Election Tribunal Victory: Gov. Bassey Otu Hails Judiciary, Appeals for Opposition Cooperation

Security

Kidnapped Nasarawa student: Police Confirm Three Shot, One Female Abducted

By David Okpashi The Nasarawa State Police Command Tuesday confirmed that three students of the ISA Mustapha Agwai polytechnic situated at the heart of the state headquarters were shot by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers The Command also confirm the abduction of a student of the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic (IMAP), Lafia. The Police Command,… Continue reading Kidnapped Nasarawa student: Police Confirm Three Shot, One Female Abducted

POLITICS

Allegations of Conditions for Shuaibu’s Forgiveness Debunked

........Edo Exco was only in Lagos for annual retreat – Source Contrary to Allegations making the round that Edo exco moved meeting to Lagos to exclude the deputy governor, fresh information says the exco only went for its annual retreat, with the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, commissioners and other heads of MDAs in attendance. According… Continue reading Allegations of Conditions for Shuaibu’s Forgiveness Debunked