LEGISLATURE

Sen. Natashq Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Office After 6 months Suspension

By Ada Nkong Abuja- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially resumed her duties at the National Assembly after a six-month suspension. The Kogi Central lawmaker returned to the Senate on Tuesday amid cheers from supporters waving banners and chanting songs of solidarity. Recall that earlier today, reports surfaced on social media that  Senate authorities had reopened… Continue reading Sen. Natashq Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Office After 6 months Suspension

LEGISLATURE

NASS Announces Plenary Resumption Postponement  to October 7, Committee Work to Continue

By Ada Nkong Abuja  â€” The resumption of plenary sessions at the National Assembly has been officially postponed by two weeks, shifting the new date from Tuesday, September 23 to Tuesday, October 7, 2025. In a statement issued on Monday, Kamoru Ogunlana, Clerk to the National Assembly, said the directive came from the presiding officers… Continue reading NASS Announces Plenary Resumption Postponement  to October 7, Committee Work to Continue

AGRICULTURE

Dr. Dabban Begins Oversight Visit To FCA, NARIS… Assures Of President Tinubu’s Support

By Ada Nkong The Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria,( ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban has began oversight visits to all colleges and institutes under the purview of the council. A statement signed by Khadijat Ameen, Head public relations says speaking Monday, September 22nd, 2025 at the National Institute for oceanography and marine institute,the … Continue reading Dr. Dabban Begins Oversight Visit To FCA, NARIS… Assures Of President Tinubu’s Support

EDUCATION

Birthday Felicitation: Amb.Uloko Simon Eulogizes Dr.Sende

By Amb.Uloko Simon Dear Dr. Mrs. Sende, J.S., A very happy birthday to you. This morning, upon waking, my thoughts were filled with a profound sense of gratitude and reflection, beginning with a vivid recollection of my respected mother and mentor, Barr. Mrs. J. K. Ukah (Retired Director of Education, FME). Her pivotal role, facilitated… Continue reading Birthday Felicitation: Amb.Uloko Simon Eulogizes Dr.Sende

POLITICS

Encomiums as Senator Jarigbe Delivers Five Solar-Powered Boreholes to Communities in Yala LGA

By Ada Nkong. Encomiums have continued to flow as the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe,  hands over five  solar-powered boreholes to communities in Yala LGA. A statement by Team Jari says this is to address the perennial water shortage facing different communities in Yala Local Government Area of Cross… Continue reading Encomiums as Senator Jarigbe Delivers Five Solar-Powered Boreholes to Communities in Yala LGA

Security

DICON Ordance Explosion: Matawalle Visits Facility, Reassures Nigerians

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of State for Defence  Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle  has visited  the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna facility following an ordnance explosion on the morning of 20 September 2025. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for Director Information says the Minister has offered   assurance that the situation is under… Continue reading DICON Ordance Explosion: Matawalle Visits Facility, Reassures Nigerians

Gender

Reserved Seats Bill: Women’s Groups to Submit Memorandum Monday

By Ada Nkong Over 750 Nigerian women from across the country , will  Monday, 22 September 2025 converge on Abuja, to submit a memorandum in support of the passage of the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill. The Chair of the Women’s Political Participation–Technical Working Group (WPP–TWG), Ebere Ifendu, says the women will assemble at… Continue reading Reserved Seats Bill: Women’s Groups to Submit Memorandum Monday

Security

Badaru Advocates Dialogue and Consultation as Pillars of Regional Peace

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has called for dialogue and consultation as pillars of regional peace while delivering the keynote lecture at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and A statement signed by Mati Ali Personal Assistant on media and publicity to the Minister said speaking under… Continue reading Badaru Advocates Dialogue and Consultation as Pillars of Regional Peace

Transportation

FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents

By Ada Nkong The federal government has pledged to ensure that adequate provisions are made for the training and certification of truck and articulated vehicle drivers in order to curtail the menace of truck drivers accidents. The Minister of Transportation ,Senator Said Alkali who made this known at a meeting in Abuja with the committee… Continue reading FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents