OPINION

Season of Desperation: Today’s Reality

By Dr Mike Udam What is Desperation?Desperation is a state of extreme hopelessness, where a person feels compelled to take extreme, often unethical, measures to survive or meet their needs. It arises when people feel trapped by circumstances—such as poverty, economic hardship, or societal pressures—and see no legitimate way out. The Link Between a Bad… Continue reading Season of Desperation: Today’s Reality

POLITICS

Opinion: How Senator Jarigbe Sparked a Political and Developmental Revolution in Northern Cross River

By Papa DC(Director-General, Senator Jarigbe’s 2023 Campaign; Lifelong Member, PDP) Before he ever contested an election, few could have imagined that Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe would one day rise to become the defining political force behind the transformation of Northern Cross River. But to those who paid close attention from the start, it was clear:… Continue reading Opinion: How Senator Jarigbe Sparked a Political and Developmental Revolution in Northern Cross River

ECONOMY

Blue Economy and Finance Forum: Oyetola Joins Macron,Others

By Ada Nkong CAPTIONL-R: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco on Sunday 8th June 2025. Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola,, joined world leaders and… Continue reading Blue Economy and Finance Forum: Oyetola Joins Macron,Others

ECONOMY

Capacity Building: Australia, Commonwealth Facilitates Training for Mining Professionals

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has officially launched a capacity enhancement programme for the first batch of Nigerian mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia. A statement by Segun Tomori , Special Assistant Media to the minister says the initiative is a key outcome of the Nigeria–Australia collaboration with… Continue reading Capacity Building: Australia, Commonwealth Facilitates Training for Mining Professionals

TRAVELS

DG Edo State Diaspora Agency Visits NiDCOM  Seeks Strategic Collaboration

By Ada Nkong The Director General Edo State Diaspora Agency, Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor has commended the leadership of the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa which she described as visionary. The DG made the commendation when she paid a visit to NiDCOM headquarters in Abuja. She said the visit is part of efforts to… Continue reading DG Edo State Diaspora Agency Visits NiDCOM  Seeks Strategic Collaboration

Environment

World Bank, NiMet Collaborate  Towards  Early Warning Systems

By Ada Nkong L-R Mr. Christopher Cameron Hann, a consultant in hydrometeorology (World Bank) Ms. Nathalie Andrea Wandel, Specialist in Disaster Risk Management (World Bank), Prof. Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet, Mr. Francis Samson Nkoka, Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist (World bank) Mr. Oscar Ishizawa, Lead Specialist in Disaster Risk Management (World Bank) Ms. Mary Elinor… Continue reading World Bank, NiMet Collaborate  Towards  Early Warning Systems

Transportation

Oyetola to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to United Nations Ocean Conference in France

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), scheduled to take place from June 9 to 13, 2025, in Nice, France. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, special assistant media and communications to the Minister says Oyetola will… Continue reading Oyetola to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to United Nations Ocean Conference in France

Security

Nigeria is Moving Steadily Towards Self-Reliance in  Military Hardware Production– Badaru

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar ,  has concluded a two-day working visit to key military institutions in Kaduna State, including the Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical Services Limited (BETSL), and the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). A statement signed by Mati… Continue reading Nigeria is Moving Steadily Towards Self-Reliance in  Military Hardware Production– Badaru

Governance

New NSCC DG Pledges to Elevate the Status of Senior Citizens

By Ada Nkong The newly appointed Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) Mrs Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, has  vowed to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s senior citizens. Akinyemi-Obe made the pledge  , during the hand-over ceremony at the National Senior Citizens Center in Abuja on assumption of office, Friday. In her speech, with the theme, “Restoring Dignity,… Continue reading New NSCC DG Pledges to Elevate the Status of Senior Citizens