POLITICS

WODDI Inaugurates Technical Committee For AU Agenda 2063

By Ada Nkong In a bid to contribute to Africa's transformation, former Imo State First Lady, and founder of the non-governmental organisation, the Women of Divine Destiny Initiative, WODDI, Dr. (Mrs.) Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, has inaugurated a technical committee on the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Speaking at the inauguration on Monday in… Continue reading WODDI Inaugurates Technical Committee For AU Agenda 2063

Security

Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence

By Ada Nkong After 22 years of active service, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has retired from the Federal Civil Service . A statement signed by Patience Ituke describes it as "twenty-two (22) years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria". According to Ituke,Amb.… Continue reading Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence

ECONOMY

Nigeria’s Economic Fusion For Growth Meeting: Okonjo Iweala Calls for Accelerated Job Creation

By Bola Bakare Economic fusion for growth.L-R HM (FMITI) Jumoke Oduwole. WTO Okonjo Iweala. HM (FMF&CME) Wale Edun. HMS (FMF) Doris Uzoka Anite and SSA (Presidency) Sayande Okoli. In a significant step towards boosting Nigeria's economic prospects, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met today with the Honourable Minister of Finance… Continue reading Nigeria’s Economic Fusion For Growth Meeting: Okonjo Iweala Calls for Accelerated Job Creation

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

(Videos) Linda Brown, Hilda Bacci’s Mum Celebrates 50, Edgerley Old Girls Abuja Felicitates

By Ada Nkong In what has become the trademark of Edgerley Old Girls Association, Abuja Chapter, the CEO Calabar Pot and mother of Hilda Bacci of the Guinness book of records fame, Linda Brown was serenaded by her alumni who turned out in their numbers to celebrate with her as she marked her 50th birthday.… Continue reading (Videos) Linda Brown, Hilda Bacci’s Mum Celebrates 50, Edgerley Old Girls Abuja Felicitates

Transportation

President Tinubu Reiterates  Commitment to Producing World Class Transportation Students

•As FUTD matriculates 529 new students By Ada Nkong President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Nigeria government's commitment to producing world-class transportation students to build human capital  in the transportation industry especially the  railway system. A statement signed by Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant Media and Publicity to the Minister says the President gave the assurance… Continue reading President Tinubu Reiterates  Commitment to Producing World Class Transportation Students

POLITICS

Supplementary Elections: Badaru Delivers Baburu-Arewa (002) Polling-Unit  for APC

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru delivered his polling unit for APC in the supplementary elections. The Office of the  Minister  in a statement signed by Mati Ali, Personal Assistant Media and publicity,  clarified and corrected recent online reports that  claimed that the Minister lost his polling unit during the Garki/Babura Federal Constituency… Continue reading Supplementary Elections: Badaru Delivers Baburu-Arewa (002) Polling-Unit  for APC

APPOINTMENTS

Stakeholders Appeal for Auctioneers Act Assent as CIAN Inaugurates Franklin Ajayi Led Exco

By Francisca Ogar The Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria,CIAN, Abuja Chapter, has inaugurated a new EXCO for auctioneers in the Federal Capital Territory. The newly inaugurated Chairman of CIAN, Ajayi Franklin,speaking during his inaugural address,in Abuja, described the occasion as “a new beginning in the history of the institute,” and pledged to take the chapter… Continue reading Stakeholders Appeal for Auctioneers Act Assent as CIAN Inaugurates Franklin Ajayi Led Exco

OPINION

Northern Cross River Group Advocates Release of Female Ex-Corp Member’s Discharge Certificate

By Ada Nkong Following a public lamentation of Miss Rita Ushie an indigene of Cross River State , who complained on her social media handle about the insufficiency of the then 33,000 naira allowance paid to Corp members ,  eliciting mixed reactions and a backlash from NYSC' officials about her not receiving her discharge certificate… Continue reading Northern Cross River Group Advocates Release of Female Ex-Corp Member’s Discharge Certificate

APPOINTMENTS

NAWOJ Zone D congratulates 3 members on joining NUJ NEC

By Ada Nkong Chizoba Ogbeche  VP Zone D … Says zone has highest number of female officers The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Vice President, Zone D, (North Central), Mrs Chizoba Ogbeche, has expressed confidence in three members of the zone: Comrade Tongnaan Bawa, who was elected as National Auditor of the Nigeria Union… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D congratulates 3 members on joining NUJ NEC