OBITUARY

President Tinubu Condemns Killing of  Arise News Anchor SomtoChukwu Maduagu, Orders Thorough Investigation, Arrest of Killers

By Ada Nkong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned  the tragic passing of Ms Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu, a brilliant news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during an attack by robbers at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the family… Continue reading President Tinubu Condemns Killing of  Arise News Anchor SomtoChukwu Maduagu, Orders Thorough Investigation, Arrest of Killers

Governance

FG Debunks False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has strongly condemned and categorically refuted recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians describing such claims are false, baseless, despicable, and divisive. A release signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation… Continue reading FG Debunks False Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

ECONOMY

MFA, Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria, NBBTF Meet to Discuss Youth Booth Camp Program

By Ada Nkong Nigeria and Bangladesh are in discussions centered on the joint initiative for a Booth Camp which aims to promote youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between the two countries. This follows an earlier meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the High Commissioner -Designate of the Bangladesh to Nigeria on Friday… Continue reading MFA, Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria, NBBTF Meet to Discuss Youth Booth Camp Program

Aviation

Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

By Ada Nkong Nigeria has been re-elected into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the ongoing 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada with Nigeria’s candidate, Engr. Mahmoud Ben-Tukur, emerging victorious in a keenly contested election involving 11 other African nations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada

Security

DICON Explosion: Attah Visits Scene – Calls for Review

By Ada Nkong With a view to strengthen safety and prevent a reoccurrence of the incident,the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence , Dr Sunday Attah has called for the review of the Kaduna Ordnance explosion of 21st September, 2025 at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). A statement signed by Enderline Chukwu Assistant Director… Continue reading DICON Explosion: Attah Visits Scene – Calls for Review

Aviation

FAAN Goes Cashless

By Ada Nkong The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says from September 29 2025, payments at all its revenue points across the country will be cashless. A statement made available to our correspondent says FAAN in partnership with Paystack, will roll-out OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala… Continue reading FAAN Goes Cashless

APPOINTMENTS

NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D,, has congratulated the pioneer Chairperson of NAWOJ, Nasarawa State, Mrs. Patricia Akawu, on her appointment, as the General Manager (GM) of state-owned Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS) by Governor Abdullahi Sule. In a congratulatory statement, NAWOJ Vice President, Zone D, Mrs. Chizoba Ogbeche,  said… Continue reading NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS

Security

Nigeria Calls for Urgent Global Action to Halt Production of Fissile Material

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to global nuclear disarmament and called for immediate action to commence negotiations on a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT). A statement by Mati Ali, Personal Assistant Media to the Minister  says the Minister made the call , at the first Ministerial Meeting… Continue reading Nigeria Calls for Urgent Global Action to Halt Production of Fissile Material

OPINION

Killings of Police Officers : What Options?

By BolaBakare Within the past week, the news reported the ambush and killing of five policemen, in Kogi State, North Central of Nigeria. Sadly, this is not an isolated case of police victimisation and annihilation. Almost daily, we hear of police being killed across the country. If the killing is not by bandits, it is… Continue reading Killings of Police Officers : What Options?