LEGISLATURE

Reps Move to Amend NiMet Act to Strengthen Service Delivery

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) today, has witnessed the conduct of a public hearing on a bill sponsored by the former Chair of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade. The bill seeks amendments to the 2022 version of the Agency’s Establishment Act and seeks among other key issues,… Continue reading Reps Move to Amend NiMet Act to Strengthen Service Delivery

POLITICS

Akoko Edo APC Leaders Pass Vote of Confidence on Gov.Okpebholo

By Efosa Osadolor The Leaders of Akoko-Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed optimism that the party is destined for victory as we approach the 2027 Presidential Election. A statement by Julius Ajayi Chief press secretary to the council Chairman Akoko-Edo he Leaders disclosed this in an enlarged leadership meeting at the residence of the… Continue reading Akoko Edo APC Leaders Pass Vote of Confidence on Gov.Okpebholo

TRAVELS

NDD 2025: NidCOM to Launch Safe Housing Platform for Diaspora

By Ada Nkong As NiDCOM concludes plans for the 2025 National Diaspora Day, the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has unveiled plans to launch a housing platform tagged 'Home and Abroad'that will protect diasporas trying to build houses back home from fraud. The Chairman said the platform would have NiDCOM, First Bank and… Continue reading NDD 2025: NidCOM to Launch Safe Housing Platform for Diaspora

Transportation

NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)  says as part of its strategic vision, the Bureau is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks, the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector. A statement signed by Bimbo Oladeji, Director public… Continue reading NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments

POLITICS

State Creation: Sen. Kanu Agabi Presents Case for Ogoja State,Calls for Uniform Application of Criteria

By Ada Nkong Sen. Kanu Agabi Spokesperson for Ogoja State The need to apply fairness in the creation of new states by the national assembly has been emphasized. Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation Sen Kanu Agabi made the appeal during his presentation on behalf of Ogoja state at the public… Continue reading State Creation: Sen. Kanu Agabi Presents Case for Ogoja State,Calls for Uniform Application of Criteria

POLITICS

Ogoja State: Senator Jarigbe Allays Fears on Purported Ommision From Social Media List

By Ada Nkong Sen. Jarigbe Agom Following agitators over a list circulating on social media showing the exclusion of Ogoja state from a list said to be from the Senate containing new states approved for creation,the senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has cleared the air In a statement made available to… Continue reading Ogoja State: Senator Jarigbe Allays Fears on Purported Ommision From Social Media List

CAMPAIGNS

State Creation: Ogoja State Advocates Declare Readiness to Welcome Interested Ethnic Groups From Benue

Dr DomKcleimz Enamhe                       ,Convener                                           By Ada Nkong Following the indication of interest by the Igede people in Benue state to be part of the proposed Ogoja state, the leadership of the movement for the actualization of Ogoja State from nine local government areas of Cross River State have said they will not block other… Continue reading State Creation: Ogoja State Advocates Declare Readiness to Welcome Interested Ethnic Groups From Benue

Environment

Food Crisis Management: NiMet, CILSS Strengthen Collaboration on  Information Systems in Nigeria

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has  reaffirmed its support for the Food and Nutrition Security Information System (FNSIS) . Prof. Charles Anosike, the Director General/CEO and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with World Meteorological Organization (WMO),  during a courtesy visit from the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to… Continue reading Food Crisis Management: NiMet, CILSS Strengthen Collaboration on  Information Systems in Nigeria

Security

Ambassador Aduda Advocates Enhanced  UK-Nigeria Defence Collaboration

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has stressed the need for strengthened defence collaboration between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for Director information and public relations says this appeal was made during a high-level meeting at the British Parliament’s House of Lords.… Continue reading Ambassador Aduda Advocates Enhanced  UK-Nigeria Defence Collaboration