Governance

NSCC Focal Officers Workshop: Stakeholders Urge Incoming Administration to Prioritize Senior Citizens Welfare _Ada Nkong

The need for continuum of multisectoral programs and services to meet the varied needs and challenges of older persons has been emphasized. The director general National senior citizens center,Dr Emem Omokaro stressed this during the opening of a workshop for desk officers on the implementation of the strategic roadmap on Ageing. Speaking to focal officers… Continue reading NSCC Focal Officers Workshop: Stakeholders Urge Incoming Administration to Prioritize Senior Citizens Welfare _Ada Nkong

POLITICS

May Day: Sirika Promises Aviation Workers Condition of Service Improvement _Ada Nkong

As workers in Nigeria join their colleagues in the rest of the world to celebrate Workers Day, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has congratulated workers in the sector for their daily contributions to the running and development of the industry. According to a statement by Mr James Odaudu special assistant to the Minister, Sirika… Continue reading May Day: Sirika Promises Aviation Workers Condition of Service Improvement _Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Parents, Students Stranded as NOWA Insists on School Fees Hike _ Ayawari Brown

Despite a court injunction restraining them from implementing an increase in school fees, Navy officers wives association secondary school Abuja turned back students and shut out parents and their wards who paid the usual fees as contained in the teller given to the students at the end of last term less the contentious increment. Students… Continue reading Parents, Students Stranded as NOWA Insists on School Fees Hike _ Ayawari Brown

TRAVELS

GADS 2023: Easy Mobility,Ease of Doing Business Top Africa Diaspora Engagement_ Ada Nkong

The need for easy mobility within and outside the African continent for diaspora has been underscored. These were highlights of a communique issued at the end of the two day Global African Diaspora Symposium in Abuja. According to a statement signed by Mr Gabriel Odu of the Media, public relations and protocol unit NIDCOM, a… Continue reading GADS 2023: Easy Mobility,Ease of Doing Business Top Africa Diaspora Engagement_ Ada Nkong

POLITICS

May 29: Chief Bassey Esin Expresses Confidence in Tinubu’s Administration _Ada Nkong

Chief Bassey Esin, an APC chieftain has said those questioning the 2023 Presidential results are enemies of democracy.In a statement made available to our Correspondent, Chief Esin, former transition secretary of Urue-Offiong Oruko local government area of Akwa-Ibom state lamented the fact that politicians who themselves have won elections conducted by INEC and occupied positions… Continue reading May 29: Chief Bassey Esin Expresses Confidence in Tinubu’s Administration _Ada Nkong

Security

ARCON Disclaims Drug Suspect _Ada Nkong

The attention of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria [ARCON] has been drawn to a story published by some news platforms, alleging that a member of the advertising profession was arrested af the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for attempting to export 14.4 kilograms of cocaine concealed in lace andAnkara fabrics to Saudi Arabia. A… Continue reading ARCON Disclaims Drug Suspect _Ada Nkong

CAMPAIGNS

2023 World Day for Safety and Health at Work: FG stresses Need for Work Place Safety _ Comfort Nkong

In a bid to prevent occupational accidents and promote work place safety, the ministry of labor and productivity organized a road walk to commemorate the 3023 world day for safety and health at work.The event which had participants from ,NESREA ,NECA and other agencies began with a walk from the Goodluck Jonathan Express down to… Continue reading 2023 World Day for Safety and Health at Work: FG stresses Need for Work Place Safety _ Comfort Nkong

TRAVELS

Sudan Crisis: 7000 Nigerians Stranded at Egyptian Border_Ada Nkong

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), has called on those concerned with passages and movement of persons and services along contiguous borders of Sudan to create a humane condition for about 7000 Nationals, including Nigerians to have unfettered access to their various destinations. In a release signed by Gabriel Odu of NIDCOM… Continue reading Sudan Crisis: 7000 Nigerians Stranded at Egyptian Border_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

NSCC Condemns Killing of 70 Year Old Man in Benue _Ada Nkong

The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has expressed outrage, at the recent burring alive of 70year old, Ihwakar Kumekor Dam in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.A statement by Mr Omini Oden,Head corporate affairs and public communication says the Director General of NSCC, Dr Emem Omokaro describes it as an abominable act and height… Continue reading NSCC Condemns Killing of 70 Year Old Man in Benue _Ada Nkong